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– Liz Mair
On Wednesday, Democratic congressman Brian Baird, who is currently in his sixth term representing Washington's Third District, announced that he would not seek re-election in 2010.
It was a move that immediately kicked off a flurry of speculation, specifically because his statement regarding his retirement offered no explanation, express or implied, as to why he would not be seeking re-election, noting simply that:
"The time has now come to pursue other options, other ways of serving. Hence, I am announcing today that I do not intend to seek reelection to Congress in 2010. This is not an easy decision to be sure, but I believe it is the right decision at the right time."
Baird later clarified that his reasons for retiring were entirely personal. Speaking to the AP's Matthew Daly, he said "I find it is increasingly difficult to spend the time I need with my family and at the same time do the job that needs to be done," and indicated that his decision was not motivated by the prospects of a potentially tough 2010 re-election. Per the AP, Baird said "I am quite confident I would win re-election," while underlining that he'd been in the business of running for Congress for 14 years, beginning in 1995. He most recently won re-election with 64 percent of the vote. Baird, who is the father of young twins, reiterated that "This is right time for my family, and I will find a new way to serve the country in the future."
Republicans, unsurprisingly, are not buying this—and have been eager to depict the move as one entirely dictated by politics, irrespective of Baird's comments. Washington State Republican Party Chairman Luke Esser opined in the aftermath of the announcement that Baird "saw the writing on the wall: 2010 is going to be a very rough year for Democrats."
National-level Republicans have proven eager to concur. National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman (NRCC) Rep. Pete Sessions said of Baird's retirement that it "should send an alarming message to the Democratic Party… it speaks to the shifting political environment that has led another multi-term Democrat to opt for retirement rather than face the oncoming political headwind." Sessions added that "With this being the third retirement by a swing-district Democrat in as many weeks, it is clear that members of the Majority are feeling the ground shaking beneath them," and pointed to Democrats' failures to keep unemployment in check and prioritize transparency as problems that had provoked Baird's action. Democrats (including Baird) may view this as overselling with some justification. But the fact remains, 2010 was likely to present a tougher than normal re-election battle for Baird, even as an entrenched incumbent, and certainly one that given his desire to spend more time with his family, might not have looked terribly appealing. This is arguably so because of the dictates of his district and the political circumstances that for better or for worse, he has crafted for himself as a congressman. [intro]
Observers unfamiliar with Washington State may find the assertion that Baird's district could be "tough" for any Democrat surprising: The Evergreen State, to outsiders, looks pretty dark blue at the best of times, and Baird's district sits in the Western portion of it, which is decidedly more liberal. To understand the dynamics at play in Washington's Third, though, it is important to consider a couple of specific attributes it has that distinguish it from the rest of the state, and specifically, Seattle—a place that a lot of people in the Third view with a certain amount of disdain. The bulk of the district resides in Clark County, which has for a long time now served as a refuge for commuters who work and play in Portland (just across the Columbia River) but who wish to avoid paying Oregon's income tax (Washington, for now, anyway, does not have one). Clark County, in part for these reasons, is largely viewed by local Republicans as neutral to Republican-friendly—anecdotal evidence certainly suggests that it is more fiscally conservative than, say, King County, the major metropolitan center of the state. Much of the rest of the district is composed of small towns and is somewhat rural—and also tends to be a bit more conservative than the rest of Western Washington.
This is arguably part of the reason why, prior to Baird's election in 1998, the district had been held by Republican Linda Smith (who ultimately relinquished it with her run against Sen. Patty Murray in 1998). This is, incidentally, when Baird, running for the second time, won with 55 percent of the vote—a total just a few points better than Rep. Dave Reichert (Western Washington's lone Republican, who represents the Eighth, and whose district persistently features on "top target" lists maintained by both the NRCC and the DCCC) has tended to amass. In sum, the Third ain't the Seventh— and Vancouver ain't Seattle.
It is also presumably why, as the Cook Political Report (subscription required) notes, the Third gave President Bush 50 percent of the vote in 2004. It also voted for Bush over Gore in 2000 and gave Republican gubernatorial candidate Dino Rossi just over 50 percent of the vote in 2008 (in the state as a whole, Rossi garnered about 47 percent).
So, it should not be fertile territory for anything other than a conservative or moderate Democrat, at least. And while Baird is tough to describe as a dogmatic liberal (in 2007, he co-sponsored immigration legislation supported by Tom Tancredo; he supported the Iraq surge; he voted against health care reform earlier this year), he's not exactly a Blue Dog, either. Baird garnered the same rating from Americans for Tax Reform with regard to his votes on fiscal matters in 2007 as did Jim McDermott, Seattle's esteemed Representative, generally regarded as a liberal's liberal. Though Baird switched his position on the Iraq War, ultimately supporting the surge, the fact remains that he was one of 100 or so House Democrats to vote against the original Iraq War resolution. During the health care debate this summer, he veered into Rep. Alan Grayson-esque territory when he told the Columbian newspaper that he would not do in-person town halls because of protestors employing "close to brown shirt tactics." When he did eventually hold one, it became the subject of a YouTube video featuring an angry, disabled Marine veteran that has been attracted nearly 1.3 million YouTube viewings, as of the time of writing.
In short, Baird has not had as easy a ride of it in recent years, given his unique positioning within the Democratic Party, as some of his colleagues. This is despite him having racked up respectable wins at the ballot box ever since he was first elected and having taken some stances that are easy to respect, for Democrats and Republicans alike (the major one that springs to mind is his support for ensuring that all major bills are posted online for at least 72 hours prior to being put to a vote). His retirement leaves everyone asking, what comes next? The short answer is, a contest that looks like it could become one of 2010's most-watched races.
On the Democratic side, there are a few names being tossed around already, including Craig Pridemore, a State Senator and ex-Clark County Commissioner, Brendan Williams, a State Representative who represents liberal Olympia (also in the Third), and Deb Wallace, a State Representative who has already announced that she will run to replace Baird and who has a record of winning in all-important Clark County. The DCCC seems to be lining up in favor of Wallace, who may cut something of a Bill Richardson-esque profile, at least in two respects: She is reportedly well-regarded by both the NRA and environmental groups. DCCC Chair Chris Van Hollen described her as a "terrific candidate" in an interview with Politico. Other national-level Democratic operatives have said they like their chances with regard to holding on to the seat, while hinting ata Wallace candidacy.
Van Hollen's early praise for her may signal an effort to immediately rally around an anointed contender—undoubtedly a smart move, given the nature of the district and the toll that a nasty intra-party fight could have on Democrats' ability to hold onto the seat. However, it is worth noting that Wallace, like the two other possible contenders, is still unlikely to have an easy ride to next November. First, she is likely to have to take a vote on a budget expected to emanate from Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire's office in January which will almost certainly contain hefty tax increases unlikely to play well in a district that is obviously less liberal and more tax averse than, say, Seattle. Moreover, the NRCC already has her in its proverbial crosshairs, with spokeswoman Joanna Burgos commenting yesterday that Wallace "will be just another tax-hiking, job-killing Democrat."
The NRCC, however, may have a different problem on its hands. While Burgos' statement also indicated nothing short of glee at Baird's retirement and the "excellent pick-up opportunity" it has created, the Republican field is more cluttered than the GOP might like. State Rep. Jaime Herrera, a young Latina, indicated within hours of Baird's announcement that she would run to replace him—and several Republican operatives I have spoken with, both within the district and at the national level, are clearly excited about her candidacy and view her as someone who can beat anyone that Democrats coalesce behind. However, David Castillo, himself a young, minority candidate, a veteran and a former Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Veterans Affairs Department, has already been in the race for a couple of months. Meanwhile, other candidates considered substantially less viable, but nonetheless who Washington Republicans say are potentially capable of making nuisances of themselves, remain in the race. Of those I have spoken to, a few more place money on Herrera winning Republicans' support than Castillo—but it's worth noting that while both look appealing to many Republicans, they share a common attribute that Democrats will be keen to exploit: Their professional associations with the national-level Republican Party (which polling suggests continues to be seen as unpopular by many voters), and their service in the Bush administration, specifically.
Will any of that matter? With President Obama's approval ratings falling, sustained concerns on the part of voters across the country about jobs and the economy, and Washington voters especially cognizant of Democratic fiscal failings (Washington, under Gregoire, has managed to amass a $2.6 billion shortfall, which has many Evergreen Staters, even self-described liberals, worried about fiscal mismanagement and tax increases, including the potential floating of the income tax idea with real seriousness), it feels like the initial momentum will sit with the Republicans, in one way or another. Of course, an unnecessarily nasty intra-party fight could change that, just as competition between Democrats to replace Baird could also shift the balance further in the GOP's favor. One thing seems certain: This will be a race to watch—Cook has now re-rated the seat "up for grabs."
[Note: After initially posting this, I edited some language to better reflect Washington's "top two" primary system-- the text above is updated].


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This must be a 50's thing.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Or is that Green Eggs and Ham?
I do not like the heat
I do not think it's a treat
I do not like it anywhere
I do not like it in my hair
I do not like Green Eggs and Ham
I do not like them
Sam I am
I know it's summer and this is to be expected. I always whine about the heat because unless I'm floating on a raft in the pool, I don't enjoy it. I've always liked the cold weather better than the hot weather of summer. I figure that you can always pile on clothes and get warm but you can only strip down so far...... and you will still be hot...... and I don't like being hot.
This must be a 50's thing.
This must be a 50's thing.
I like the house around 70. I sleep better (when I sleep) at that temperature especially if there are fans going at the same time. I have wind shear in my bedroom. Picture it, I have the ceiling fan going at full speed, a fan on my nightstand pointed toward the bedroom door and one on the dresser pointed at the bed. I basically have hurricane force winds going around my bedroom so I can stay cool. The only problem is the gale force winds tends to dry out your eyes. Mr. H loves it though; it feels like a ride in the car!
Anyway, I had to go out today to get the application signed for my handicap placards. First, I started out at my pain management doctor. They wouldn't sign the application so the orthopedic doctor was in the same complex. They were nice enough to put me in line so after two hours I walked out of there and I was on my merry way to the Department of Motor Vehicles. Just walking into the DMV and seeing the lines wrapped around the building sent me right back out the door! Plus, it smelled to high heaven in there. I'll go early in the morning when it's a little bit cooler and I can get out of there fast.
Then it was back at Costco for prescriptions but they have to order one of them and they won't be in until Friday. I won't whine about being in there because there is always something to buy in there plus I just love that place!
So, it's back at home and I'm in my old familiar position.
What can I say?
It just feels better this way.
The good thing is that the temperatures will cool down by the weekend to the 80's.
Thank goodness!
This hot this soon is awful!
At least it's not humid although this heat isn't helping me at all. I'm not sure that the pain I feel is weather related. I don't know what it's related to but I'd like to disinherit this particular relative.
All I can say is that the pain is still around and the heat still sucks.
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HighlightsGame drives in Tarangir | Game drives in Serengeti | Wildlife watching in Ngorongoro Crater | Three nights on Zanzibar | Optional balloon safari over Serengeti |
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Classic Tanzania safari and beach vacation
Carbon reduction
Your vacation will help support local people and conservation. We must also reduce CO2. Learn about the CO2 emissions of this vacation and how to reduce them.
Having travelled extensively ourselves and witnessed first-hand how tourism can have either positive or negative effects on local communities and the environment, we always striveto leave a positive mark on all places we send clients to as well as promote awareness of the local environment.
Tanzania has an incredible value when it comes to environment and natural conservation. With their huge range of animal and plant species, this country is rich with eco-systems which must be protected. It is important for us that our guests are well instructed and educated about the behaviour required in the areas such as the Serengeti. Similarly, we also ensure that safaris are guided by professional guides who recognise the importance of preserving the parks. Especially in particular habitats, animals such as the black rhinos are in endangered species and it is fundamental to take responsibility and act in a sustainable manner.
Many of the places included in this itinerary are unspoiled and sometimes untouched by human kind. Therefore, traveling in small groups and with the right knowledge, this will allow travelers to enjoy this unique and beautiful land without leaving behind negative impacts.
Where we stay: As a boutique travel company, we strive to offer unique and authentic travel experiences in line with sustainable accommodation. Many of the resorts and operators we work with are eco-friendly and run their businesses in a more environmentally friendly manner. For instance, guests are offered free drinking water refills to minimise wastage of plastic bottles. While in remote areas, we carry rubbish with us and ensure we do not disturb anything in the natural environment.
While we are there: We ensure that our clients are given the correct guidance while visiting protected areas and/or heritage sites in order to minimise impacts on the environment and respect the natural wonders of the area. We collaborate with guides who are local to the area and have been trained, bettering their communities.
As a company: We strive to operate as a paperless company as far as possible, and recycle wherever facilities are available. We use toxic-free fair trade products whenever we can.
Our tours are designed with the intention of maximising the benefits that our guests can have on the host community. This is the reason why we strive to follow responsible guidelines and teach guests about responsible tourism in order to encourage them to be mindful of the environment and respectful of local people and culture. With all our tailor-made trips we enjoy offering new and different routes and encourage travel to areas that are not on the main tourist trails and which further support smaller, local communities.
It is important to remember that national parks, and in particular the Serengeti National Park are not only a natural heritage for the humanity but also the land and home of communities such as the Maasai. These ethnic groups of semi-nomadic people have been living in the lands of Tanzania for many years and tourism has the right of respecting and establishing a positive legacy.
Maasai are known for their friendliness and hospitality towards tourists who want to visit their village and experience their culture, traditions, and lifestyle. Nevertheless, due to profound socio-economic differences that exist between Maasai and tourists, we also encourage our guests to have a more easy-going and sensitive approach with the aim of avoiding any adverse effect and establishing a more human based relationship.
As A Company: We believe in the importance of showing respect for local people and their customs and try to emphasis this in the way our tours are arranged. Where possible we aim to create a relationship between staff and traveler so our clients gain insight into the real life of local communities. We endeavour to keep our groups small, minimising the environmental and social impact that the participants have on the destination. Through travel with us, we aim to help meet an important local need by contributing to the areas economy, creating jobs and by eating locally sourced food and using locally sourced products.
Where we stay: As a boutique travel company we search for authenticity and uniqueness from the local suppliers and whenever possible, encourage our travelers to stay in privately owned accommodation. We believe that working with hotel/accommodation owners who source staff, products, services and produce from within the community gives the local people an opportunity to gain from the increase in tourism to the area.
While we are there: As previously mentioned, we work in partnership with locally employed guides who having been professionally trained and they can provide insight into the local culture. We encourage interaction with local communities, however we keep our group sizes small and provide advice during the trip to ensure our impact their way of life is minimised. Typically these areas also ask for a fee to appreciate the protected area, which go to aid conservation, employment and infrastructure efforts which directly support the local community and the surroundings. We also encourage our clients to support the livelihood of the local community by purchasing locally produced crafts wherever possible.
1 Reviews of Classic Tanzania safari and beach vacation
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2018 by Luis Boavida
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
I really liked the wildlife diversity that Tanzania Parks can offer. Especially in some areas, it was great to be able to be so close to the wild animals.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
I would have spent more time in Serengeti National Park, because of the vast area I believe I didnt take the most of it I stayed just one night. I would reccomend at least one night tented camp experience.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Benefits to local people Yes. Most of the camps use locals as employees.
Reduced environmental impacts - This could be improved, for instance with the use of electrical power vehicles.
Conservation support Yes, if park entries fees are used in research and parks' preservation (but I believe this could be better communicated to visitors).
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
This type of vacation is an unforgettable lifetime adventure that everyone should experience at least once in life.


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Came across these pretty awesome minimalistic posters for the upcoming Disney film, Tron. The posters were all done by Hexagonall, the same dude that created these badass Lost posters. These posters are pretty awesome for the simple fact that if the title Tron weren't on these posters you would still have an idea at what you're looking at. Check the series below.
*Editor note: These posters were done in a style inspired by Saul Bass, not by Saul Bass himself as the commenter below states he passed away some time ago.


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What's your favorite zoo animal?
What's your favorite zoo animal, and why (if there's a reason)? Does your local zoo have any fun features that make it extra special to you?
My closest zoo is the St. Louis Zoo, and they have a really good-sized butterfly and moth house. I have to go in it every time I visit. They also have a penguin house that's fun, and they're working on a new walk-through tunnel for their sea lion exhibit, I can't wait for that to be open.
I love the gorilla exhibits. I have always loved them, but a few years ago we were at a zoo that had a large habitat. Part was outside and part was inside. The inside part had a glass partition so you could watch the gorillas, and they could watch you. My son was only about 4 and he went up to the glass. There was a baby gorilla on the other side. The were putting there hands up to the glass and chasing each other up and down. Basically, they were having a blast playing with each other. Every since then I have loved the gorillas.
Red Panda! They are so cute. They actually don't look like a regular panda. They look more like a red raccoon, but super adorable.
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Percussion for Apartments: Aaron Gervais and Justin DeHart
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From Aaron Gervais: The idea for "Percussion for Apartments" came to me a few years ago when Justin and I were talking about collaborating on a solo percussion project. My instrumental background is in percussion, but starting in college I often lived in apartments where it wasn't practical to practice at home. I was always somewhat jealous of musicians who played quieter instruments and could practice without having to head out to the studio.
We struck upon the idea of doing a series of quiet pieces for percussion that were "apartment appropriate"—a sort of chamber music for percussion in the original sense of the term.
Since everything was to be played quietly, it would by necessity involve a lot of extended techniques and nontraditional sounds. In addition, the act of generating all those sounds consistently requires a sort of intimate, tactile relationship with the instrument that would make a multipercussion setup impractical. For that reason, I decided to focus each piece on a single instrument and the sounds it could generate. To add textural interest, I also incorporated a live looping patch, written in SuperCollider, as a part of the performance.
Justin premiered the first piece, for solo conga, at a festival in Goiânia, Brazil, in 2015. Following the success of that piece, we decided to create three additional vignettes, for suspended cymbal, glockenspiel, and pandeiro. This performance marks the premiere of the entire set.
To round out the evening, Justin decided to program contrasting pieces that focus on the louder side of the solo percussion repertoire. The full program is as follows:
* 4c0st1ctr1g3r (2015) – Kaj Duncan David – drum pads, lights, electronics
* Blue Too (1986) – Stuart S. Smith – drum set
* XY (1998) – Michael Gordon – solo bongos
* Percussion for Apartments (2016) – Aaron Gervais


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Slogans. Paltry fines. Captains reading out prepared statements over the Tannoy. More paltry fines. T-shirts. Even more paltry fines … When nothing meaningful changes, when words appear to fall on deliberately deaf ears, when punishments are forgotten as quickly as a hastily written cheque, when the authorities do not help, eventually there comes a time for direct action.
A brave and eloquent message in football's attempt to stem the poisonous undercurrent of racism came from the boot of Kevin-Prince Boateng, the Milan player who on a crisp, sunny day during a friendly match to keep the players ticking over during the winter break, simply had enough.
The context is meaningful. The Rossoneri were in action against Pro Patria, a fourth tier team from Lombardy based around 25km north of Milan. It is a weekday afternoon. It is the holidays. It is a friendly. It is a little stadium with a capacity of under 5,000. Maybe you might want to take your kids along to get a close-up view of some of Milan's stars. Maybe you might think it is appropriate under those circumstances to aim racist insults at some of those very players. Shamefully, unbelievably, some people evidently did.
Midway through the first half, Boateng could take it no longer. He was in possession, near the flank where his tormentors were stationed. He picked up the ball and struck it into their general direction. Visibly upset, he headed for the tunnel. The referee and a group of players from both teams attempted to talk to him, but nothing could be said to change the course of this human response – and in the wider context of things this brilliant and vital response.
Boateng removed his shirt and walked. Spontaneously – and this is also significant – applause broke out from the majority of the crowd. Boateng put his shirt around his neck and applauded back. In that moment, there was recognition that his act of defiance was beyond question.
There are those who argue that this kind of protest is letting the aggressors win, that the best way to counter it is to ignore it and keep playing. But it is hard to sustain that argument when it does not work. The aggressors have clearly not got the message yet via any other attempts to consign such moronic behaviour to the dustbin.
It is in Uefa's powers to punish Milan for leaving the field without the referee taking the decision to abandon the match, although hopefully the rules may not be so thorough for unofficial matches. But unless the game's governing bodies choose a path to deal with racist taunting more effectively, maybe action like this is coming in a competitive game. Maybe one day a white player might even feel compelled to take the lead and take the decision to end a game in support of one of their own.
Watching the way Boateng's team-mates determinedly and instinctively followed him off the pitch, the case of Marco Zoro came to mind. Zoro is a defender from the Ivory Coast who was playing for Messina in November 2005 when he was the victim of racist abuse from a group affiliated to Internazionale. He, too, was distraught enough to leave the field. Notably, though, he was persuaded to come back and play on, particularly by Adriano and Obafemi Martins. Other players did not want to back him then, so this is progress of sorts.
There was condemnation in Italy then. There will be condemnation in Italy now following events at Pro Patria. Milan's coach, Massimiliano Allegri, noted the need for education. Not only should people not be behaving in this way in 2013, they should not even be thinking it.
"Shame these things still happen," tweeted Boateng. Shame, indeed, in every sense of the word, although Boateng's brave stance should be lauded.


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I think you're right that teenage girls are not going to be excited by honey, but I think you can turn this into a win-win adding some "context".
Add in something describing the story of your farm and what it means to you and what goes into the honey. Or something about how important bees are in our world and how you are helping to preserve them. Or maybe give them each a jar of honey and a mason jar of flour and ingredients for making their own Honey Cake?
Something that lets them know that this is not just something from a supermarket shelf, that it is a gift from the heart and a labor of love.


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Irishman Paul Dunne is set to make his PGA Tour debut at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.
Dunne hit the headlines last summer when he became the first amateur since 1927 to share the lead of the Open Championship after 54 holes, before eventually finishing 30th at St Andrews.
The 23-year-old will compete on a sponsor's invite alongside the likes of Rickie Fowler, Justin Rose and Dustin Johnson at the event, which gets under way on Thursday.


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Appropriate for lump-sum investments as the alternative of longer-term Fixed Deposits (1 year and even more). In the recent environment, it is usually difficult for investors to choose the ideal avenue for investment, especially lump-sum investments. On one side, interest rates on fixed deposits are at an all-time low, and then stock markets are building new highs on the other.
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text: Please forgive me for not posting at all this last week! I think once you hear about the group I had you'll understand. Let me start by saying, I already knew most of them. Why I agreed to teach them again when I KNEW they were all trouble-makers (?) ... not too smart. You can see in this picture below how they just roamed all over the place, laughing, making friends and having FUN, despite the fact that I told them no fun was allowed! Painting is serious business.


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A Good Gamble
In a city filled with mega-resorts, the Altira Macau stands out for its stylish simplicity
Published on Sep 13, 2010
By PAUL ERHLICH
Think Macau, and intimacy probably doesn't spring to mind. In the past three years, Asia's answer to Las Vegas has seen a spate of splashy mega-projects: The Venetian, MGM Grand Macau and City of Dreams. Compared with these developments, the recently rebranded Altira Macau, formerly the Crown Macau, succeeds in creating a discreet, cozy feel.
Situated on Taipa, the hotel offers spectacular vistas of Macau's surreal skyline. Perhaps more importantly, it's within walking distance of a handful of neighborhood restaurants so guests can get a taste of Macau's other side.
Understated elegance prevails here; but don't expect stark minimalism. Renowned L.A.-based designer Peter Remédios, the talent behind the Four Seasons New York and the Landmark Oriental, uses a palette of off-whites, golds and brown to create a sophisticated look. Miniature bamboo gardens hint at the hotel's Asian locale, while modern art give the public areas a contemporary touch. He also lets the views do the work: glass-to-ceiling windows in the lobby on the 38th floor and guest rooms afford panoramas of the city.
Generously sized at 128 square meters, the Premier Suite reflects Remédios's low-key approach; clean lines and dark-wood floors add to the general calm. If gambling isn't your thing, the 42-inch flat-screen TV, Nespresso machine and iPod/iPhone dock—not to mention the nearly three-meter-high windows—will keep you well entertained. And as you'd expect from a property of this caliber, luxury touches abound, from the impossibly high thread count of the Egyptian cotton sheets to the complimentary bottles of Voss mineral water from Norway. The marbled bathrooms are enormous, with a separate Japanese-style shower room, circular bathtub and double sinks. We loved the satiny robes with terry-cloth lining and organic toiletries by the U.K.'s REN.
Among the four restaurants is the Michelin-starred Ying, which dishes up refined Cantonese cuisine. Spa-goers will delight in the 6,000-square-meter spa, while gym rats will appreciate the state-of-the-art fitness facilities and heated swimming pool (music is piped in underwater). And there is, of course, the multilevel casino, with more than 200 gaming tables.
While butlers are at your beck and call, staff throughout the hotel are genuinely attentive. One server, for example, instantly recalled what we had for breakfast the day before. Highly recommended.
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World's 10 Most Dangerous Cities
While it's always wise to be vigilant when in a foreign place (even a place as innocuous as New Orleans), keep a heightened sense of awareness when traveling to, say, Rio de Janeiro (which has a crime rate "similar to a war zone") or Cape Town.
Interesting fact: More than 50 murders happen a day in South Africa. More than half of those occur in Cape Town.
Note to self: It's probably best to err on the side of caution and not visit Baghdad, Karachi or even Caracas, all of which make the top 10 for varying degrees of terrorism and drug and gang violence.
Are there places around the world you have felt unsafe for one reason or another? Leave it in comments.


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TV tonight: 'American Gods,' 'Grantchester' returns
American Gods
Starz, 9 ET/PT
The strange but beautiful first season of American Gods comes to a close tonight, after last week's episode detour to fill in some back story about Mad Sweeney (Pablo Schreiber) and Laura (Emily Browning). when Shadow (Ricky Whittle) and Mr. Wednesday (Ian McShane) were absent. With the finale, titled "Come to Jesus," hopefully Gods will answer at least some of fans' many questions.
Join our live TV chat at Facebook.com/usatodaylife on Monday, 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT
The $100,000 Pyramid
The Michael Strahan-hosted revival of the classic game show, back for its second season, featuresSaturday Night Live's Sasheer Zamata and Bobby Moynihan competing in the first game and 'NSYNC alumni Lance Bass and Joey Fatone out in the second.
PBS, 9 ET/PT, times may vary
If you're looking for a delightful summertime mystery and love the quirkiness of British dramas, you may want to try out Grantchester, which returns for a third season on PBS.The show features Rev. Sidney Chambers (James Norton) and Inspector Geordie Keating (Robson Green)as an unlikely but endlessly charming crime-solving pair in a small British village in the 1950s. In the premiere, Geordie is alarmed when a man turns up dead with wedding rings in his mouth.


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Sometimes it's hard to put on a smile and act happy. No one likes being around someone who is always miserable.
Here's a few handy tips that will help you handle your emotions with grace.
1Start off everyday with meditation. This is not a super spiritual act, though it could be if you wanted it to be (this is not what we are talking about at the moment though), it is as simple as this: find a quiet place, sit down (make sure you aren't laying down so you don't fall asleep) with your back up straight, keep your head straight, keep your hands either together or on each knee, close your eyes or focus on a spot about a foot in front of you on the ground without moving your head down, and concentrate on the air going in and out of your nose. That's it. Do this for a few minutes before you start your day. It will eventually help you keep track of the thoughts that keep you down. It will allow you to have more mental control, which is the root of the problem mentioned.
2Think positive thoughts about yourself. You can't be happy or enjoy other people if you don't like yourself. Look in the mirror each morning and tell yourself that you are a complete person and that you are awesome. Any time a negative thought comes in your brain, address it quickly and know that it is not true. Put a positive spin on your thoughts, you are in control of your feelings.
3You are always in control of yourself. Let yourself understand that you can control any circumstance as long as you have faith in yourself. Don't embarrass yourself and let someone control you.
4Think about what you might be talking about. Try to stay away from spilling your emotional, financial, physical, relational problems with people you work with or barely know. Keep the conversations light and casual. This way you are not feeding your negative thoughts but you are talking and getting to know the people around you without dumping unwanted info on people who don't know you. Remember: people are drawn to positive folks, don't bog yourself down in pity or negativity and don't bog others down either.
5Set small goals and reach them.
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- - Just look at events as things that happen, not positive or negative just things. You give event circumstance power to be negative or positive. Lean towards the positive.
- - Do something for other people. Serving others is a great way to step outside of yourself. You aren't the only one in this world silly! You can help others and make a difference in this world.
- - Know that everyone has hard days. Brush yourself off and don't beat yourself up! You are a complete person and you are awesome!
- - Take some time out your schedule everyday for yourself.
- - Love. Love people. Love nature. Love.
- - Don't forget to lean on your close friends and family!
- - Don't let anything hinder you from moving forward!
- - Don't let anger build up in your head. Stop thinking about stuff that makes you angry and meditate some, if possible. If not, take a walk and try to rid your mind of what is disturbing you.
- - Don't "dump" your problems on people who don't know you well.
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4 Tips for Fast Fat Loss Part II
Fat Loss Tip #2) Drink More Water
I know, I know, we've all heard this one over and over again. But how many of us really drink enough water? I'm talking at least 10 8 ounce glasses of water a day, minimum. You should really try to take in a full gallon of water each day. Keep reading, and I'll include a secret tip on a specific way to drink water that will increase the number of calories your body burns each day.
Why, you ask? Let me count the ways. First of all, our bodies are over 70% water. That should tell you something right there. And you all know that you can go much longer without food than you can without water.
The body needs a lot of water in order to maintain its daily functions efficiently. In addition, water helps to flush out harmful toxins, as well as prime the body for fat loss.
If your body isn't getting enough water, it does everything it can to hold on to the water it does have. The problem with this, is the way it holds onto the water. You see, over 70% of your muscle is made up of water. It helps to give your muscles that full, pumped look (along with glycogen).
However, if your body is not taking in enough water, that water is used for other things, leaving you bloated. And the way to get rid of that excess water, believe it or not, is to take in enough water.
This will rid you of that excess water weigh that bloats you, and begin to help your body run more efficiently and priming it to begin dropping body fat.
Once you begin taking in enough water, your body starts dropping weight, possibly 4 or 5 pounds in the first week. Now, this is mostly water weight. However, doing so optimizes your bodily functions, allowing it to run more efficiently and start burning stored body fat for energy.
Here's another little trick you can use. Instead of just drinking water, begin drinking ice cold water. You see, there is a metabolic cost to eating. In other words, the digestion of food, as you'll read about in the next tip, takes calories. Well, so does drinking ice cold water.
The body needs to heat up this water in order to be able to use it properly and doing so takes energy, i.e., calories. You can burn another 50 to 100 calories a day by drinking one half gallon to a gallon of ice cold water per day.
It doesn't seem like much. However, in addition to all the other benefits of taking in enough water, by drinking ice cold water, you can drop almost a full pound of fat each month, or about 10 pounds per year.
Not too bad, if you ask me. Part III coming soon.
Gregg Gillies is the founder of http://www.buildleanmuscle.com and the author of Get Fit Fast. He articles have appeared in Ironman Magazine and he is a regular contributor to Body Talk magazine. Check out his site on building muscle and losing fat
7 Power Packed Tips to Help You Lose Weight & Gain Optimal Health
Did you know that what you're eating could be making your body toxic? I mean so toxic to point that your body is unable to metabolize food. These little critters, called parasites, feed off of foods that have sugar and yeast.
Weight Loss Begins in the Mind
Not only was I fat, I was in poor health too.Constantly fatigued, constipated through over-eating, with an aching knee to boot, housework almost left me dead!The last time I was pregnant, I suffered sleep apnoea, the folds of fat around my neck playing tricks on me at night.
Winter Weight Loss Magic
If winter hibernation tends to pack on the pounds, take heart. There are some simple steps you can take this winter to prevent yourself from gaining weight.
Criteria to Consider When Selecting a Bariatric Surgery Center
According to the American College of Surgeons, most severely obese patients fail to maintain a normal, healthy weight without non-surgical means. Because surgery holds the key to success for so many obese Americans, it is helpful to learn about bariatric surgery centers.
Good Food/Bad Food Whats Left to Eat?
We've entered the Twilight Zone when it comes to the multitude of diets being promoted today. Starting with the Atkins Diet, then the South Beach Diet, now the Hamptons Diet and more.
Fad Diets, And Why Theyre Bad For Your Weight Loss And Long Term Health
If you're serious about losing weight and getting fit, you probably can't go a week without hearing about the latest fad diet, and why you should drop what you're doing to buy the book. Each new diet gives us proof that fad diets aren't all that they're cracked up to be.
Can You Still Buy Ephedra?
With millions of people aiming for successful weight loss, many are still interested in diet pills and want to buy ephedra. Perhaps you are wondering.
Cafeteria At Fault for College Weight Gain
College weight gain is at an all time high, and as students continue to pack on the pounds at an increasing rate, we naturally want to know where the blame lies for this growing epidemic. Since food consumption contributes significantly to weight gain, is it safe to assume that cafeterias are responsible for the expanding waistlines of our students? Read on for three reasons why the cafeteria food you eat is making you fat, and tips to help you stop the weight gain.
Are You Overweight Because Youre Not Sleeping Enough?
If you're like me, you probably wish that there was a way for you to lose weight without having to put in much effort, right?Everyone knows the importance of exercise and how it helps us with weight loss, but on some days don't we all wish we can just sleep in bed and lose weight at the same time?Well, I've got some great news for you..
Exercise Resistant Fat Removed with Liposuction
Liposuction works best with people who are a normal weight but have localized areas of excess fat. These spots are usually found in the buttocks, hips, thighs, chin, knees, love handles, or along waistline.
Do You Make These South Beach Diet Mistakes?
The South Beach Diet works, for most people. Its low fat, low carb approach helps you lose weight quickly and easily.
Warning: Dramatically Improve Your Health In Just 27 Days!!!
You don't realize it, but in the next few minutes you're going to learn how to drastically sculpt your body and reach an all-time high level of fitness in just 27 days!If you're like me, you'll probably be tired of all the hype present in today's fitness industry. You'll most likely want a no-nonsense guide to achieving Your personal health goals NOW.
Obesity Acceptance and Fat Acceptance: Different Labels; Same Dangerous Message
Obesity acceptance, also known as fat acceptance, has a simple, appealing message..
Weight Loss and Water: The Unknown Secret
Weight Loss and Water: A Way to Make Your Body Shed Pounds Fast and Keep Them Off!Almost everyone reading this -- even the skinniest -- think they should lose weight. And Americans are almost obsessed with weight loss.
How To Get Past a Weight Loss Plateau
Everyone who has ever been on a diet has hit a plateau at some point. It is that point where no matter what you do, you cannot seem to lose any weight.
Reasons for Obesity
Causes of ObesityJust like there is no weight loss pill or single "magic potion" diet plan to cure obesity there is no single cause of obesity.We are living in an age of two income families, job loss, stress, and time constraints.
Want to Succeed on Your Diet, Find a Diet Buddy
If you're like most people who tried losing weight on a diet and failed it's probably because you didn't have enough support. Sure family, friends and even your spouse can help but one the best ways to succeed on a diet is to choose a diet buddy.
How to Lose Weight On A Gluten Free Diet
Many celiacs lose weight before they are diagnosed; indeed it is often one of the reasons people go to their doctors in the first place.Once on a gluten-free diet the symptoms disappear, and as a result of better absorption or simply eating more, some people gain too much weight.
Diets May Have Long Term Side Effects...Do You Know What They Are?
To see the "low carb" diets on the way out is a somewhat reflective process, not that I was an advocate of ketogenic diets at all unless you have Adolescent Epilepsy, but bringing the "low carb or ketogenic diet" into the forefront of our American Society meant that more people were being educated about obesity, food and eating. This acknowledgment about food was astounding and became overwhelming , causing restaurant chains and some farmers to really suffer from these trendy diets, people have lost farms that have been in their families for years , businesses that lend job and economic stability to an area, have gone out of business or lost business, all on a dietary whim, with no research done on the side-effects of "not eating" what these diets restrict.
6 Everyday Tips For Losing Weight
1. Drink plenty of water.
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New Trier's comprehensive academic program is recognized across the country for its rigor and focus on providing appropriate instruction for every student
New Trier offers an array of supportive services to help every student succeed in high school and create plans for life after graduation
With 35 interscholastic sports, more than 150 student clubs, a strong intramural program, and performing arts opportunities throughout the school year, New Trier truly offers something for everyone
New Trier's administrative departments support the functions of the school district while keeping students at the center of all decision-making
The District 203 Board of Education represents the communities New Trier serves and gives residents a voice in school decision-making
Our online calendars contain the most up-to-date information about daily events at New Trier
New Trier alumni and parents can stay connected to the school through one of our many organizations
ESY is a special education service that extends skill development into the summer. It is designed for students with ESY minutes listed on their Individual Education Program (IEP.) The decision to provide ESY to students is made at the IEP meeting and is based on the following considerations: 1) The student's skills that were gained during the school year will significantly regress if they are not practiced for longer than the regular school year schedule. 2) The skill loss experienced would require significantly more time to recoup then that of their same-aged peers.
ESY services will be provided to qualifying students following the regular 2015-2016 school year beginning June 13 th and running through July 29 th , 2016.The same date range applies to the ELS programming.
There are essentially two programs for ESY during the summer; Academic Reading, Writing, & Math Skills , and Life Skills (ELS Program) . ( The appropriate program and minutes are determined at the student's IEP meeting.)
This includes up to three daily sessions each lasting 30 minutes or 60 minutes depending on need. The following schedule shows the times that this service is available. It is common for students to attend three days per week for an hour per day (Mon., Wed., Fri., from 8:00 to 9:00 for example) up to as much as five days per week for three hours per day. While the total amount of time is determined by the number of minutes listed in the IEP, which days per week the student attends is flexible and ESY students are not dropped from the program for absences.
Registration for the Reading, Writing, and Math services is done online by the parent after consulting with the student's Special Education Teacher. Registration for summer 2016 opens January 20 th , 2016.
This program is generally for students whose regular school year services are provided within New Trier's ELS and Transition programs. Eligible students typically attend five days a week for four hours each day. Details concerning the exact schedule for the summer will be determined during the IEP annual review meeting.
Registration for Life Skills (ELS) services is completed during the IEP annual review meeting. Your child's case manager will share additional information in early Spring.
Call or email your child's Special Education Teacher with additional questions about ESY services.
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The Rocktron Banshee 2 talkbox enables you to vocalize with your guitar as heard on countless classic recordings.
Rocktron Banshee 2 gives you the ability to let the guitar signal feed your amplifier at the same time that the talkbox effect is turned on! This way you get your normal guitar signal through your amp while the talkbox effect runs through a mic (and your sound system).
Rocktron has brought an exciting new dimension to the talkbox with the Banshee 2 by providing an effects loop which now lets you add other effects into the talkbox signal path, or through your guitar signal path at the same time! These new features allow you to get some wild new sounds never before done with a talkbox! We've also added an active LED to tell you when the Banshee 2 effect is engaged.
Rocktron Banshee 2 provides easy setup (unlike vintage style talkboxes which are cumbersome to hook up and can potentially damage your gear by blowing up your amp head). What makes the Banshees so unique is the included internal preamp, amplifier, and horn driver. Simply plug into the Banshee as you would any common stomp box, and run the provided "tubing" up the mic stand and into your mouth. The rest is up to your imagination as you get the most incredible sounds from your instrument (guitar or keyboard).
The Banshee's preamp section features controls for gain, tone, and output level. A wide range of clean and dirty preamp tones may be dialed in with plenty of saturation for those who desire lots of gain.
Rocktron Banshee 2 main features inlcude:


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Sports Radar SRDS 36 Kit
Sports Radar kits are precision training instruments for coaches, players and enthusiasts. Read and display accurate ball and swing speeds for various sports, including but not limited to: baseball, softball, tennis, bowling, golf, auto racing, and more. The included SR3600 radar gun is full featured, reliable, durable and easy to use. Just point and pull the trigger and the target speed is displayed. Our advanced microprocessor based speed detection calculates speeds in just a few feet of target travel.
Kit Includes:
- SR3600 Radar Gun
- DL431-R (LED) with three 4″ Digits
- WA-9VDC AC Adapter
- 25′ RJ45 Cable
- Mini TriPod
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Your Turn Women's Clinic
January 30-31, 2020
Holiday Valley Snowsports School is featuring the seventh annual "Your Turn" women's clinic on Thursday and Friday, January 30 and 31, 2020 led by Lisa Densmore Ballard, a widely acclaimed coach, instructor and ski racer and assisted by several of Holiday Valley's finest women instructors. Intermediate through advanced level skiers (can comfortably ski blues, some black diamonds) will benefit from this clinic. The clinic will begin at 8AM with registration and breakfast. Pre-registration is advised as attendance is limited. Questions, call 716-699-3506.
Cost of the clinic is $305.00 and it includes 2 days of coaching, demo equipment, breakfast and lunch each day plus dinner on Thursday. Specially priced lift tickets will be available. Lodging special at the Inn at Holiday Valley for Wednesday and Thursday nights, Call 800-323-0020.
Registration will be available in Fall 2019
Clinic Schedule
The clinic will include a continental breakfast each day, talks about ski equipment and proper boot fitting, 2 lunches and one dinner, plenty of skiing with Lisa and HV Instructors, video analysis of each participant, demo equipment and door prizes! Lodging and lift tickets are not included, but are available at special rates.
Thursday, January 30th
8:00-8:30 Sign-in and Continental breakfast – Explorer / Maple Leaf – 1st Floor of Main Lodge
8:30-9:00 "Trends in Women's Ski Gear" – Explorer / Maple Leaf
9:00-9:30 Select demo skis – Base of Mardi Gras Lift
9:30-11:30 Group skiing and video
11:30-12:00 Video analysis – Explorer / Maple Leaf
12:00-1:00 Lunch and select new demo skis – Explorer / Maple Leaf
1:00-3:00 Group skiing and video, return demo skis
3:00-3:30 Video analysis – Explorer / Maple Leaf
5:30-6:00 Happy hour – Explorer / Maple Leaf
6:00-6:30 "Boot Camp: Everything You Want to Know About Ski Boots" – Explorer / Maple Leaf
6:30-8:00 Dinner – John Harvard's private dining room
Friday, January 31st
8:00-8:30 Sign-in and Continental breakfast – Explorer / Maple Leaf
8:30-9:00 "Gates 101: A Tool to Help You Ski Better" – Explorer / Maple Leaf
9:00-9:30 Select demo skis – Base of Mardi Gras Lift
9:30-11:30 Group skiing and video
11:30-12:00 Video analysis – Explorer / Maple Leaf
12:00-1:00 Lunch and select new demo skis – Explorer / Maple Leaf
1:00-3:00 Group skiing, return demo skis
3:00-3:30 Video analysis – Explorer / Maple Leaf
3:30-4:00 Farewell, poster and book signing, door prizes – Explorer / Maple Leaf
About Lisa
Lisa Densmore Ballard has been involved in many aspects of the ski world. A member of the U.S. Ski Team in the late 1970's and a six-year veteran of the Women's Pro Ski Tour in the 1980's, Lisa has competed in ski racing for most of her life. Today, she is a standout on the master's circuit, with 4 world titles and 76 national titles across all alpine disciplines. She has been the number one ranked skier in her age group and a member of the U.S. Alpine Masters Ski Team since she joined the master's circuit 1991.
In addition to competition, Lisa has been highly regarded ski instructor and coach for over 20 years. During the 1990's, she was the instruction editor for Snow Country and then Mountain Sports & Living magazines, introducing and refining ski technique on shaped skis in the United States. Lisa was Director of the Snow Country Ski Schools and later the RSN Alpine Excellence training centers in conjunction with the PSIA Alpine Demo Team. At the same time, she founded the Head-Subaru Women's Ski Clinics which have now become the Your Turn Women's Ski Events. Over 6,000 women have had breakthroughs in their skiing while taking Lisa's clinics. Lisa has also coached numerous junior and adult race programs over her long career and is currently director of the master's program and a coach for FIS-level racers at her home mountain in Red Lodge, Montana.
In addition to helping people improve on-snow, Lisa has written hundreds of articles and produced and hosted numerous television shows on skiing. She has covered the sport for networks such as ESPN, Fox Sports, ABC, NBC, CBS, A&E, The Weather Channel, The Travel Channel, PBS, and Outside TV. She has served as a consultant to many ski gear manufacturers and ski resorts on their women's products and programs, and she periodically speaks on women's skiing topics at national ski trade events. She has written 7 books, including "Ski Faster!" (McGraw-Hill), a top-selling ski instructional book.
Learn more about Lisa and her many talents at LisaDensmore.com
Lodging Packages
The close, convenient and cozy Inn at Holiday Valley offers a special lodging rate for Your Turn Clinic participants, starting at $119 per night plus tax. Clinic Lodging package details here.


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Never made a fabric Yo Yo before? Well let me tell you, nothing could be simpler. These adorable little fabric puffs have been adorning quilts and all manner of sewing projects since the 1930's. Also known as Suffolk Puffs, they've always been a popular way to use up fabric scraps.
Being completely hand stitched, they're a practical and portable project. You can make them in any size you wish and use them however you want. I love to make pretty hair accessories with them. And I've also created a doll's quilt tutorial with them too. You can see it HERE at Sew Mama Sew.
Looking for more inspiration? My Yo Yo Pinterest Board has lots of ideas too!
So here's some simple, step-by-step instructions to sew your own yo yo's.
I've used gorgeous Liberty tana lawn for mine, but you can really use any fabric. Experiment with different prints and fabrics or even lace. You can get some beautiful results! And once you've stitched one yo yo, I promise you won't be able to stop. They're just so easy, and so cute!
– ironed fabric scraps
– a circle template or circular object to trace around
– water soluble or erasable marker
– scissors
– needle and cotton
If you're making more than one yo yo for a project, and you'd like them all to be the same size, it's useful to create yourself a template. Trace a circle onto cardboard or template plastic. I tend to use a 5 inch circle which creates a yoyo around 2 inches across. Use a compass to get a perfect circle shape. Alternatively, you can use an object from around the house. I like side plates, jar lids and CD's, but anything with the right diameter will do. Cut out your template and label it for future use.
Trace around your template or object using your marker or pen, onto the wrong side of your chosen fabric.
Carefully cut out your fabric circle and give it a quick press with the iron if you haven't already done so.
Now we're set to get stitching. I like to double thread an embroidery needle with sewing cotton, and tie a knot in the end. Make sure you have enough cotton to stitch the circumference of the circle.
I begin by folding over a scant hem and sewing a running stitch around the outside of the circle. If your stitches are close together, you'll create a larger 'opening' at the centre of the yo yo. I like wider stitches that close the gap in the centre instead.
I find it quicker to 'load up' your needle with a number of stitches at once. It is also easier to check that your stitches are the same size. Then you can pull your thread through and continue sewing.
When you have completed 'hemming the circle', ensure that your last stitch exits on the right side of the fabric. This will make for a neater finish when you finish your yo yo.
Gently pull your cotton to gather up the stitches into a little puff.
Flatten the puff and then shape the yo yo with your fingers, helping the 'pleats' to be evenly spaced. When you're happy with the shape, use a few extra stitches to secure your yo yo.
One way to quickly complete your yo yo is to tie the 'knot' end of your cotton to the 'needle' end and trim the knot once secure. I like to use invisible stitches and stitch through the pleats to ensure my sewing is secure instead. Remember to trim off extra cotton and keep any threads hidden inside the yo yo. Your completed yo yo is ready for use!
I've used this kind of yo yo to create a hair clip by attaching a pretty crochet flower to the front, and a ribbon covered clip to the back. You can follow my tutorial for this project HERE. Doesn't Monty (the guinea pig) make an adorable model?
(Thanks to MiaMia Photography for the gorgeous baby guinea pig photos!)
And thanks for being here for another Molly and Mama tutorial. You can find more projects for beginners HERE. Sign up via email or Bloglovin' so you don't miss a thing! Use the tabs in the right side bar. Keep up to date with my sewing and project ideas by visiting PINTEREST. And feel free to share your creations on the Molly and Mama Facebook Page.
What projects will you be making with yo yo's? Happy stitching, Lauren x
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Members Roberts Commission to investigate the attack on Pearl Harbor, Admiral William H. Standley, Owen D. Roberts, Joseph N. Reeves, Admiral Brig. Gen. Joseph T. McNarney, Maj. Gen. Frank R. McCoy (left to right), Dec. 29, 1941, Oahu, Hawaii.
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ReviewTrackers plays nice with your other technology.
Enterprises can access the ReviewTrackers API to download review data and sync with whatever reporting structure they use. Our integrations with Facebook, Google, and Hootsuite allow social media managers real-time response and monitoring of their online reviews.
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Google and Facebook are two of the sites where you can find the fastest-growing, most valuable, and most actionable reviews. With our all-new integrations, you can respond to more customers on Google and Facebook in even less time — directly from your ReviewTrackers dashboard.
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Google has come out and said it: reviews determine search rankings. Google reviews are one of the top 5 factors influencing who gets into the prestigious "local 3-pack." Most importantly, Google is today's review site of choice. 63.6% of consumers say they're likely to check reviews on Google before visiting a business — more than those consulting any other review site.
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The social network has also become the social proof network. 80% of consumers are more likely to purchase from businesses with positive reviews on their Facebook Page.
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The first set of NCAA Division II regional softball rankings was revealed on Wednesday (April 17) afternoon, and Ashland University's softball team sits at No. 8 in the Midwest Region.
At 24-16 overall and 10-10 in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the Eagles will face regional rival Ohio Dominican, sitting at No. 7 in the region, on Wednesday for a 3 p.m. doubleheader in Columbus. Ashland has 14 regular-season games scheduled prior to the 2019 GLIAC Tournament, May 3-5 at Sports Force Park in Sandusky, Ohio.
Through Tuesday (April 16), the Eagles are 4-3 against the other teams in the top 10 of the first Midwest rankings.
The second set of D-II regional rankings will be released on April 24, and the third on May 1. The NCAA Division II softball tournament selection show will be May 6 at 10 a.m. on NCAA.com.
Eight teams from each of eight regions will make up the 64-team NCAA tournament. Each region will have two split regionals, to be played May 9-11, followed by a super regional May 16-17. The NCAA Division II Championships will be May 23-27 at Regency Athletic Complex in Denver, Colo.
In the Midwest Region, automatic qualifiers come from the GLIAC, Great Lakes Valley Conference and Great Midwest Athletic Conference. The other five teams are chosen as at-large entries. There are 38 teams in the Midwest – nine in the GLIAC, 14 in the GLVC, 14 in the GMAC, and one independent (Oakland City). Davenport and Purdue Northwest are ineligible for postseason play, as they are in a candidacy/provisional year.
Ashland is 20-26 all-time in the NCAA postseason, having qualified in 1996-99, 2002-03 and 2009-15.


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CZT-based detector specifically designed for detection of radioactive isotopes in air
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CZT-based detector specifically designed for detection of radioactive isotopes in air
QuantAir is a solution for measuring radioactive contamination in the air, it provides high-performance detection capabilities with accurate in-field quantification.
The lightweight system incorporates an optimised lead/copper shield enabling operation in both standard and raised backgrounds. This enables monitoring of potential activity build-up and acts as a live warning system, allowing remedial actions to be carried out at the time of release. This minimises potential intake and increases worker safety.
Initially set up to measure 131I levels, QuantAir can be tailored to any radionuclide. It works with most current air sampling devices, including L60, L100 and Hi-Q air samplers measuring carbon cartridge Maypack filters with the potential of other configurations.
QuantAir incorporates the Kromek GR1, the world's smallest high-resolution room temperature gamma-ray spectrometer utilizing a cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) detector and offering world-leading specification in a compact form. With an energy resolution of less than 2.5%, the GR1 provides a clear separation of gamma energy peaks.
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Calibration is pre-set during manufacture using calibration sources and simulated efficiency factors. The software also offers a user efficiency calibration to use with Maypacks of known 131I activity.
Activity analysis algorithms offer accumulated activity output as well as an instantaneous activity output.
During a measurement, sophisticated algorithms continually compare the calculated activities with the activity alarm threshold, which will alarm if above this threshold. The user can define the activity alarm threshold.
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Dynamic search alarms utilise statistical significance algorithms that can be configured to the user's needs. It includes an audio-visual alarm with a mute capability and adjustable confidence levels, as well as screen locking capabilities when measuring.
Results of the algorithm outputs are stored in separate CSV files that can be exported via USB.
It is much safer to do the sampling and analysis on-site rather than carry contaminated material away from the area.
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Posted Wednesday, March 1, 2006
The Loaded Dog is proud to present the wonderful Martin Pearson with his two hour extravaganza "The Unfinished Spelling Errors of Bolkien".
Cost is $20/18 (Bookings advisable!)
The show starts at 8pm, doors open 7.30, and why not get in the spirit of things and come dressed as your favourite character from Lord of the Rings?
How to describe Martin? Singer, songwriter, comedian, artist, cartoonist, good bloke, what else can I say? So I resorted to a search of that source of (not) all knowledge, the Internet, and selected the following gems:
Martin Pearson is at pains to point out that he is a great fan of The Lord of The Rings and ipso facto he has licence to abduct and mutilate it in a most hilarious fashion. Martin's lopsided view of the film is that he thought it was excellent but would have been so much better as a musical. www.thegreenman.net.au
'The Unfinished Spelling Errors of Bolkien' is the very best kind of parody, witty and erudite and based on a detailed knowledge of the original story. Pearson knows his subject well and the show is full of delicious in-jokes for the real Tolkien fanatic. Which is not to say that it is a show simply for those who spend their time in Internet chat rooms arguing the finer points of Sindarin philology! Members of the audience who had admitted to not reading the books or (horror) seeing the movie, still had a thoroughly entertaining evening. And otherwise quite sensible people were tempted into joining in the choruses and taking part in orc dance routines; though it's to be admitted that no-one went along with the instruction to "get into a properly orcish frame of mind by biting the person next to you" (review of a concert at the Arts Centre Waiheke island, NZ)
preview of the show & an MP3
And of course you get a great preview of the show & an MP3 on the website put up by John Thompson for the 2005 Melbourne Comedy Festival.
Martin Pearson is an accomplished comedian with a fine touch and precise timing, exchanging banter with an audience at breakneck speed. He writes and sings clever parodies, some about inane episodes of everyday life, some overtly political. While you're holding your sides doubled up with laughter, your brain is responding to the incisive content. (From a review of Martin's appearance at Almost Acoustic in 2005.
Martin Pearson has a unique place in the Australian folk scene. A singer, satirist, stand up comedian, raconteur, reciter and storyteller he perhaps could be described as Australia's home-nurtured Billy Connolly, but with the lazy invective replaced by added insight, presence and wit (not to mention a better singing voice) (Bendigo Folk Club web site)
Martin's humour is rapier wit at its sharpest ...
Martin Pearson: The Unfinished Spelling Errors of Bolkien - Hilarious new show by master comic, Hailed as 'a monstrous success!' 'an absolute winner', 'Hysterical, very very funny' 'Martin's humour is rapier wit at its sharpest . . . like a hot spoon through butter" (From The Boite)
And finally an interview with Martin in the online magazine Fantastic Queensland.
Sandra Nixon
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Mount Rainier, MDHome Menu
Tax Rates and Credits
The city property tax rate for FY2019 is .83 per $100 of assessed value of your real estate property in comparison to the county tax rate of $1 per $100 of assessed value of your real estate property. Each municipality has its own "differential" which lowers the county tax rate for municipal residents based on the services the municipality provides. In other words, the county gives you a credit on your county taxes because you are already paying the municipal tax to cover some of the services that the county then does not have to provide (police, public works, code enforcement). You can see all the tax rates listed at State Dept. of Assessments and Taxation.
Notice Of Proposed Real Property Tax
Below you will find information on historic tax credits, homeowner's tax credit, homestead tax credit, and federal credits to help with energy efficiency.
Maryland offers a tax credit for rehabilitation of historic structures.
The Maryland Heritage Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program is administered by the Maryland Historical Trust and provides Maryland income tax credits equal to 20% of the qualified capital costs expended in the rehabilitation of a "certified heritage structure." The credit is available for owner-occupied residential property (homeowner) and income-producing property (commercial).
You MUST get prior approval from the HMT before beginning work. The lag time in approval of applications can be several weeks or more. Several homeowners in the City of Mount Rainier have successfully gone through the process and received the tax credits. To be eligible, you must spend a minimum of $5,000 on the project.
Tax credits are one time reductions of the amount of taxes you owe to the State of Maryland. For rehabilitation projects, you can receive a tax credit equal to 20% of the qualified work you undertake on your historic home, provided that the building has both been certified as historic AND the work has been approved by the Maryland Historical Trust prior to starting. Nearly all the older homes (built prior to 1945) in the City of Mount Rainier are certified as historic. Each home in the city has been graded as to its historic value. If your home is a "contributing" resource to the historic district, then it will qualify. Contact City Hall for help in determining how your home is graded.
For example – you decide to replace the roof. Prior to starting construction you get approval from MHT and MHT certifies that the work is consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. The total cost of the roof replacement ends up being $10,000, and you send MHT all of the receipts and photographs necessary to verify the expenses and that the work is consistent with the initial approval. If everything checks out, you may now deduct $2,000 (20%) from the amount of Maryland state income taxes that you owe for the year that you completed the project. If you owe less than $2,000 in income taxes that year, you will receive a refund check from the Comptroller of Maryland.
The City of Mount Rainier now offers a property tax credit for homeowners who restore their homes.
In order to qualify for the city tax credit, you must first be approved for the state's Heritage Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program, administered by the Maryland Historical Trust. The state provides a tax credit of 20 percent of the certified project costs. The signed certification form will provide the approved final project costs that can be used to calculate the city tax credit (10 percent of the total state-approved costs). To be eligible for the City tax credit, the signed state certification form must be provided to the City Manager within 90 days of the date on the state form. Information on the state program can be found at: http://mht.maryland.gov/
The city reduces the city property tax you owe for up to five years by drawing down on the total city credit you received. For instance, if you have a total state certified project amount of $100,000, you will get a state credit of $20,000. Plus, you will get a city tax credit of $10,000. The city will use your $10,000 credit to pay your city property tax bill for up to five years. If you owed $2,000 each year in city property taxes, you will not pay any city property tax for five years.
Also see CHAPTER II Assessments and Taxation of the City Code.
Homeowners who replace existing windows or exterior doors, or install new windows or exterior doors are eligible for a city tax credit if the windows/exterior doors are deemed historically and/or architecturally compatible with the style and period of a house that has historical or architectural value. The tax credit will be 10 percent of the cost of the windows/doors. The project requires prior approval from the City Manager. Generally, the City Manager will have the property owner meet with the city's Design Review Board. Once a project with prior approval has been completed, the applicant will submit "properly documented expenses" (materials and labor) to the City Manager for the final approval of the project. The City Manager may inspect the completed project or ask the Design Review Board to inspect the completed project. Note: for this city tax credit, you do not need to participate in the state tax credit program.
The homeowner is not eligible for the city preservation tax credit for windows/exterior doors, if the homeowner has already included the windows/doors in a project approved by the Maryland Historical Trust and the homeowner will receive or has received a city preservation tax credit for the MHT approved project.
Windows and exterior doors are defined to include storm windows and storm doors. The tax credit is available for installation or repair of storm windows and doors that have been approved using the same criteria as for windows and exterior doors.
What is a structure with architectural value? This includes: (i) a structure with architectural value, but that does not meet the age requirements of the Mount Rainier National Register Historic District; (ii) a structure that has been so altered as to fail the test as a contributing resource to the Mount Rainier National Register Historic District, but which through sensitive restoration might recapture the architectural value previously lost; and (iii) a structure outside of the Mount Rainier National Register Historic District boundaries, but within the City limits that has architectural value. Structures with architectural value would include those that are representative of a recognized style and retain a significant amount of exterior features to remain representative of that style.
Remember– Failure to obtain approval from the City Manager prior to purchase of the windows or doors (as determined by the date on the sales receipt) will make the project ineligible for the city tax credit.
Also see CHAPTER II Assessments and Taxation of the City Code.
Window and Door Tax Credit Application
Guidelines – Windows Doors Final
Handout – Windows Doors Final
Completed Window Door Reimbursement Form
HOMESTEAD TAX CREDIT (state tax credit)
Another tax relief program is the Homestead Tax Credit. First enacted in 1977, the program has been amended so that homeowners may be eligible for a State tax credit if the assessment of their owner-occupied principal residence increased more than 10% over the prior year. State law requires that county and municipal governments set a Homestead Credit Percentage between 0% and 10% for purposes of local property taxation. Beginning in 2008, homeowners are required to submit a one-time tax credit application that is included in that year's Assessment Notice sent to one-third of the property owners.
HOMEOWNERS TAX CREDIT (state and city tax credit)
Concerned about increased property taxes? The State of Maryland has a program that sets a limit on the amount of property taxes any homeowner must pay based upon his or her income. This program is available to all homeowners regardless of their age. To be eligible, your combined gross household income cannot exceed $60,000. Your net worth, not including the value of your real property nor any qualified retirement savings or IRAs, must be less than $200,000. For purposes of the tax credit program, "income" means the combined gross income before any deductions are taken. Income from all sources must be reported whether or not the monies received are included as income for Federal and State income tax purposes. Nontaxable retirement benefits such as Social Security and Railroad Retirement must be reported as income for the tax credit program. The tax credit is based upon the amount by which the property taxes exceed a percentage of your income according to the following formula: 0% of the first $8,000 of the combined household income; 4% of the next $4,000 of income; 6.5% of the next $4,000 of income; and 9% of all income above $16,000. Example: If your combined household income is $16,000, your tax limit is $420. You would be entitled to receive a credit for any taxes above the $420. If your actual property tax bill was $990, you would receive a tax credit in the amount of $570 — this being the difference between the actual tax bill and the tax limit. Applications are available at most public libraries, or by calling the Tax Credits Telephone Service at 1-800-944-7403 or visit the website: www.dat.state.md.us/sdatweb/htc.html.
Plus, the City of Mount Rainier provides an automatic supplement to the Homeowners Tax Credit.
The amount of the homeowners' property tax credit local supplement is equal to 10% of the eligible homeowners state homeowners property tax credit. If you receive the state tax credit, the city will check your eligibility and send you a check for the amount of the city credit. Remember, in order to get the city homeowners tax credit, you MUST be enrolled in the state program first.


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Need to get your gore on? This is a quick and simple special effects trick for making exploding packets of fake blood, commonly known as blood squibs. Use these steps to make gunshot wounds and choreographed violence more realistic in film, television and stage productions.
Mix your bowl of blood. Pour clear corn syrup into a bowl and stir in drops of red food coloring until the color reaches a deep crimson.
Buy the cheapest sandwich bags of the poorest quality. You want the thinnest plastic sandwich bags you can find, something you can easily poke a finger through. Spoon a ladle full of the fake blood into the bottom corner of a sandwich bag. Don't spoon in too much. A squib should be about the size of a ping-pong ball.
Tightly tie off the corner of the sandwich bag where the blood has pooled. Tie it off so tightly, the blood bulges the plastic.
Cut off the unused portion of the sandwich bag, and your squib is ready for action.
The actor can either hold the squib and smash it against his body to spurt blood through his hand at the point of impact. The squib also can be taped to the actor's body underneath his clothes, and the actor can smash his hand against it for a less gruesome effect.
Make sure the baggy is tied off tightly. You don't want blood to ooze out too early. The squib should explode dramatically on cue.
This blood stains. Have clothing doubles on hand for second takes.


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Blog Archives
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- Author – Paulo Coelho
- Eleven minutes – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paulo_Coelho
- Category – Non Fiction
- My rating – 4 on 5
So, why did i pick this book up ? I want to believe that it is another incident where the soul of the universe always shows the path … when you seek answers, you realize that the answer seeks the seeker!
I have been thinking about what is right & wrong relationship and what works & fails in human relationships – result of few counselling assignment at work – I end up listening to the younger generation's complex personal relationships when it overlaps with professional environments – complex relationships with the first circle of family, relatives, friends, colleagues, neighbours – how relationships change over time and why relationship is all about how you feel about the other person – why everything is fair in love and war – and why there are no rights or wrongs – and why the most important thing is related to heart and not to anything physical – and why the society needs a framework in which physical relationships had to be given more importance over everything else!
At the outset, from my perspective, it can be a bit of a sticky book to refer in a conservative society (it can be even offensive to some!) – this book uses"not-so-conservative" but realistic characters/ situations to explain relationships. If you appreciate Paulo Coelho's spiritual perspective, you will find those all over this book – you will believe that there is this universal soul which each one of us are part of and the answer seeks the seeker. The story revolves around the life of a young women who seeks answers – this book will resonate with those who have the ability to appreciate the human nature and the universal fact that both right and wrong co-exists, both evil and good co-exists and the final realization that there is nothing called right or wrong and nothing belongs to us.
Few of the quotes which i want to remember…
About love
- She also noted that she associated love with the person's absence than with their presence
- Freedom only exists when love is present
- The person who gives him or herself wholly, the person who feels freest, is the person who loves most wholeheartedly
- The great aim of every human being is to understand the meaning of total love. Love is not to be found in someone else, but in ourselves; we simply awaken it. But in order to do that, we need another person
- She knows this love was impossible, and yet expecting nothing, she could nevertheless have everything she hoped for from that particular stage of life
About life
- Does the world want me to take "no" risks, to go back where I came from because I did not have the courage to say YES to life?
- Sometimes you no second chance and that it is best to accept the gifts the world offers you
- Anyone who has lost something they thought was theirs forever finally comes to realise that nothing really belongs to them – And if nothing belongs to me there is no point wasting my time looking after things that are not mine; it is best to live as if today were the first (or last) day of my life
- Dreaming is very pleasant as long as you are not forced your dreams into practice.That way, we avoid all risks, frustations and difficulties and when we are old we can always blame other people – preferably our parents, spouses, children – for our failure to realize our dreams
- The true experience of freedom – having the most important thing in the world without owning it
- Time exists in two dimensions – it can be so quick or so slow – depending on one's state of mind
- I will at last have gained one happy day in my life, considering the way world is, one happy day is almost a miracle
- The universe only makes sense when we have someone to share our feelings with
- Passion makes a person stop eating, sleeping, working, feeling at peace. No one wants their life to be thrown into chaos. That is why a lot of people keep that threat of passion under control (Keeping passion at bay or surrendering blindly to it – which of the two attitudes is least destructive?)
- Desire is not what you see, but what you imagine
- Could I buy back a few hours of my life? We keep putting up with horrible people,waiting for that right moment to arrive, postponing the realization of dreams
- When I had nothing to lose, I had everything. When I stopped being whom I am, I found myself. When I experienced. humiliation and submission, I am free
- What thrilled her about the bird was his freedom, the energy of his wings in motion, not his physical body
About men and women
- All girls are looking for one of the three things – adventure, money or husband
- I was unfaithful and.so were they, just like any other normal couple
- Resonates with any woman – there are three inside any women – innocent girl, femme fatale and understanding mother
- Men always take fright when a woman says "I need you" (i think it works the other way when it comes to patriarchical society – men want women to be dependent??)


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For American Airlines, April 5, 2016, marks 25 years of charter service to Cuba. On this day in 1991, the inaugural flight departed Miami International Airport bound for Havana's Jose Marti International Airport. The anniversary comes at the perfect time, since in early March, airlines submitted their applications for scheduled service to Cuba.
"Back then, going to Cuba was like going to the moon. It was not like it is today. But I always thought our work was important and we were laying the foundation for a regular operation. It has been really exciting because we were pioneers," stated Leo Rodriguez, an American Airlines Tower Planner who has coordinated Havana flights from Miami for all 25 years.
According to the airline, their significant experience with airport operations in Cuba will be essential when they are able to commence scheduled passenger service later this year. American's application to the US Department of Transportation regarding scheduled flights to Cuba included ten daily flights to Havana from Miami, once daily flights from Charlotte and Dallas/Fort Worth, and once weekly flights from Chicago and Los Angeles. Additionally, they would like to fly from Miami to Santa Clara, Holguin, and Varadero twice daily, Camaguey and Cienfuegos once daily.
Rodriguez, born in Cuba and an American Airlines employee for 35 years, is very optimistic regarding the soon to arrive scheduled flights into the country. "It's going to be the culmination of 25 years of work. We have worked really hard and all those efforts are about to pay off. I am proud to have been part of something that is about to give birth to something bigger."