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Turbulent Day for American Tennis as Nine Get Ousted at Citi Open Including No. 2 Seed Stephens
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Despite home soil advantage, it was a rocky day for American tennis players on the grounds of the Citi Open in Washington, D.C. as nine players went out in the first round of play on the men's and women's side.
In the biggest stunner of the day, 19-year-old Sloane Stephens went down to world No. 88 Olga Puchkova in very uncharacteristic form, 7-5, 6-3. From her first service game, Stephens was broken and it continued downhill through five more breaks. She continued to send balls long and mid-way through the second set, she seemed void of energy, just standing in frustration looking to her team in the stands after errors.
But Stephens herself isn't that worried about Monday night's performance, citing the quick turn around from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., the differing courts and her poor practice in the days prior to her match.
"Leading up (to the match), I didn't practice that great," admitted Stephens. "I just wasn't feeling the ball that well. Sometimes you just have tough days like that. Unfortunate that it came today and I couldn't really get it together."
Physically, she "felt fine," even joking that "when I'm injured I play great, and then when I'm healthy I can't hit a ball right."
Looking forward to the US Open, she feels the home pressure is inevitable based on her recent Slam results, but chooses to focus on her game, saying "I don't care anymore" about the buzz.
"Everyone is going to be like, 'You should do really well here because you've done well in all of the Slams,'" commented Stephens. "If I lose first round, you guys, just don't be upset."
Earlier in the day in just his fourth tournament of the year, Mardy Fish continued his comeback on unsteady ground as he found himself down a set against Australian Matt Ebden, 6-2. He opened up the second set by winning a 22-point game, breaking Ebden three times before taking it 6-1, and closing it 6-3 in the final set.
A sober Fish arrived in press, feeling healthy and "satisfied to win," but he admitted to being drained of energy.
"It's a process. Fitness is a big a part of playing, and sometimes that spells trouble for me … My expectations as far as winning the tournament are pretty low. I'm just enjoying competing right now."
2002 champion James Blake also faced a tough opponent in another fellow Aussie, Marinko Matosevic, except the end results didn't favor the American as he went down 6-2, 7-6(6).
"I never really got any real rhythm at all on my serve, and that made all the difference in the first set," said Blake. "I got back into the second set, and had my chances … but missed it."
Despite the early exit, Blake still has fond memories of the tournament, and enjoys the support he gets from fans
"(Washington, D.C.) was the first tournament I ever won," he said. "It was an unbelievable week beating one of my idols, Andre Agassi in the semis. And really fond memories of beating Paradorn Srichaphan in the final."
So, what is next for the 33-year-old father?
"I don't know. Right now, that's a tough question. I don't feel great about the way I played today. My plan has always been, play through the summer and then see where I'm at. See where my body is at, where my head's at, how I'm feeling, how much I want to travel, how much I still enjoy it all — if my body allows me to keep going."
Monday play also included a late night win by 21-year-old Melanie Oudin. However, seven additional Americans failed to reach the second round, including Steve Johnson, Denis Kudla, Rhyne Williams, Rajeev Ram, Christian McHale, Jessica Pegula, and Beatrice Capra.
From Grassroots to Boardrooms: Ray Benton is a Statesman for the Game
by Steve Fogleman, Special for Tennis Grandstand
When I arrived at the Tennis Center at College Park to speak with its CEO, Ray Benton, he was finishing up a lesson with former U.S. Congresswoman Jane Harman. He'd agreed to speak with me after the practice and he was still stretching when our conversation began. I admit that at first I was bemused by the notion of a crossroads of politics and tennis. You don't see that every day. But for tennis statesman Ray Benton, it was business as usual. He's as comfortable on court with children as he is in the halls of power in Washington. Legendary House Speaker Tip O'Neill used to repeatedly insist that all "politics is local". Witnessing the VIP lessons he's giving and the expansive, state-of-the-art tennis training facility he's managing (largely funded by the former Chairman of the US Export-Import Bank), you realize that Benton is the embodiment of O'Neill's mantra. Benton's career arc has taken him from local to national to international and now, to some degree, back to local tennis. With that breadth of experience, he brings with him the uncanny ability to cultivate a major-league presence even in the deepest of grassroots tennis.
His office substantially resembles the International Tennis Hall of Fame in miniature. The walls of his paper-piled workspace are adorned with posters and photos from tennis events from the last forty years. With all of his energy, it is difficult to believe he is 71. He still competes in senior tournaments "when my body's working", he said.
Benton is an Iowa native who moved to Washington in 1971. He started playing the game at 15 and "really took to it right away". Later, he spent two years with the Iowa Hawkeye team in Big Ten play. While attending college, law school and a year of business school, he worked in the summer as the tennis pro at Dubuque Country Club in Dubuque, Iowa. He was brought in to start a tennis program at a "golf wacko club where tennis was a nuisance". It had "two broken-down courts and 35 tennis playing club members". He was up for the challenge, and within a few years, Benton had installed six lighted courts, attracted 500 players and even trained 20 state-ranked juniors there. "That's when I figured out maybe I should be in the business".
Even after he was drafted and sent to Fort McClellan in Anniston, Alabama in 1966, he managed to stay active in the game, serving as head pro at the Gadsden and Anniston Country Clubs and varsity coach for Jacksonville State University in Alabama. He then spent a couple of years in Colorado running that state's Youth Tennis Foundation and putting on professional events before Washington called. Then, Benton's call to DC came to Denver. Through Dubuque.
"As I was finishing business school, a guy I knew from Dubuque had hit it big, Bob Lange. He invented the plastic ski boot. I went into business with him to develop the first plastic tennis racquet. We had a prototype and I suggested that we have a tournament in Denver. And in order to get any American players there, I had to talk to the Davis Cup captain named Donald Dell. We worked together and a year later, I moved here."
Dell was looking for partners in a law firm that would eventually morph into sports management company ProServ years later. During his early days in Washington, he also served as the first National Executive Director of the National Junior Tennis League.
From DC, the firm represented big names in tennis like Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl and Tracy Austin. They also managed top athletes throughout the world of sport, including Michael Jordan, Boomer Esiason, Dave Winfield and Payne Stewart. Yet the firm's focus stuck with tennis for an important reason.
Mark McCormick started IMG and based it around golf and Donald started ProServ around tennis. After all, he was the Davis Cup captain and Stan Smith and Arthur Ashe were on his team.
As a law firm, we couldn't solicit clients. We could write a letter to a company saying 'I'm writing on behalf of Arthur Ashe to see if you might have interest'. We couldn't put out a promotional brochure for Arthur, so we started the company Proserv. It was an affiliated marketing company to the law firm. When our firm split in '83, Donald and I kept the name ProServ and made it the major identity.
During the nineties, Benton founded the Worldwide Senior Tennis Circuit. He secured more than $35 million in corporate sponsorships at a time when interest in tennis had started to wane. He also saw the events as more than a tournament, but an "entertainment event" with theme nights, contests and celebrity matches.
After spending most of the last decade doing marketing consulting for clients like the ATP, the PGA, the Vic Braden Tennis Academy and national mentoring advocacy group MENTOR, he was hired as the CEO of the Tennis Center at College Park. Once again, politics and tennis intersected, as banker and Clinton Administration appointee Kenneth Brody needed someone to market the tennis facility he had built in College Park. And he went straight to Benton to market it.
So, now that this writer knows he's talking to the right person for the question, is DC a tennis town?
It is, but it needs to regain the stature it once had, and not only Washington, but many other area of the country. Tennis is totally a bottom-up sport. The great majority of energy comes from the grassroots. And that's what advances tournament play, pro play, collegiate play. Frankly, I think we got lazy in this sport. We had so much momentum, so much success and great stars and I think the leaders of tennis, everyone became deluded that tennis was driven by Jimmy Connors, Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe. And the fact of the matter is in the days of Connors, Borg and McEnroe, participation in tennis in the United States decreased. We didn't develop the next generation of Nick Bollettieris, of Vic Bradens or Dennis Van Der Meer or Peter Burwash. Who are the biggest names of teaching pros these days? Still those guys. If I asked you that same question 35 years ago, you'd have the same answer.
Benton's approach to bringing the game back is simple. "A kid should be introduced to tennis the same way they should be introduced to basketball, which is they should have fun, be on a team, and compete the first day. And then they get hooked on the fun. And when they improve, then you offer them instruction. How many kids would play basketball if they were required to take three weeks of dribbling lessons and two weeks of shooting lessons before they were allowed to play the game? You'd have a lot fewer basketball players, wouldn't you?"
He's already building JTCC for the future. "You need leadership from the bottom. We're going into schools now. We have a program called "Game On". We're trying to spread this game as far and wide as we can. We're working with Prince George's County Parks. We'll have five sites in the summer. I see a lot more highly-ranked kids. I see a lot more inner city stuff. Five years from now, I see a much larger percentage of our kids coming from the inner city. I see considerable expansion here. We can expand. We've got room."
As far as accolades the Tennis Center and the Junior Tennis Champions Center have received recently, he's not wasting any time basking in the glory. "Attention is fine, but substance is what counts. We were very under marketed when I got here. There's no question about that. One of the main reasons to get your name out is to attract the best athletes and do fundraising, because we're a non-profit. We depend on it."
Benton is audibly proud of the hundreds of kids who have been a part of the program. When he talks about the JTCC talent, it's as if he is the proud grandfather of all of them. You almost expect him to have a photograph of every one of them in his wallet. "Denis Kudla is #184 in the world right now. There are only one or two players younger than him who are ranked higher. Mitchell Frank is excelling at Virginia. Trice (Capra) is at Duke. Skylar Morton graduated from here in three years and is playing very well, #3 or 4 at UCLA. She should be a senior in high school."
Then there's the next class of Junior Champions. After we spoke about Riverdale's FrancisTiafoe and Reisterstown's Yancy Dennis, he was more than ready to talk up the local girls climbing the ladder. "We have a girl named Elizabeth Scotty, who's 10 and 16th in the country in under 12s. We are really strong in the 14 girls, including three girls from Baltimore, NadiaGizdova (Columbia, MD), Raveena Kingsley (Parkton, MD) and Jada Robinson (Reisterstown, MD). And next week, we'll have a girl that is as good as any of them. Usue Arcornada. She's coming with (longtime JTCC Coach) Frank Salazar. She's originally from Argentina, but grew up in Puerto Rico. And she is a tiger."
Steve Fogleman is a Baltimore, MD-based attorney when not covering tennis. He manages the website Tennis Maryland and can be followed on twitter @TennisMaryland for further updates.


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On October 20th Intelliware sponsored the Agile Tour conference here in Toronto. A number of Intelliware staff members attended the conference, at this Tuesday Lunch we're going to have a series of short Lightning Talks on interesting observations and topics from the conference. Proposed topics include:
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[EDIT: For some reason unbeknownst to me, the above video has been edited, and the pertinent information flushed down an Orwellian memory hole. Fortunately, I managed to come across an unedited version, shown below.]
Now we have proof. I will compare the video with the authors' account of the discussion. First they said:
First, the panelists grabbed a theme that had been floating around all weekend: that men hitting on women is just biological (therefore excusable), making it sound like a woman in that kind of situation should just STFU and get over it.Actually, the first comment was a funny joke ("Same thing happens on XBox Live.") followed by one panelist saying that men hitting on women happens at any group, but he said, "...just don't be an asshole." (0:50-1:17) He did not say, or imply, that asshole behavior was excusable, and he certainly didn't say "just STFU and get over it." I am at a lost to see how the writers can honestly make that leap.
Then another panelist mention that this problem has been brought to his attention at his student group. He wondered why there are so many more male out atheists than female. He went on to mention that for people looking for a relationship, an atheist group is where one can find someone who will "...accept you the way you are." this is an important point for many atheists. They want to date like-minded people. (1:17-2:45)
One panelist mentioned that his group had more women than men, followed by another panelist saying that his group was mostly married couples, so they don't have such a problem. (2:45-4:06)
Then the moderator asked the women in the audience, as if it were a rewording of the same question, whether they would feel harassed or flattered if they showed up to an event and a few guys started flirting with them. We women in the audience, pressured to respond to the question at hand but feeling duped because we knew it wasn't the same thing, gave an honest response. Sure, a few guys flirting with us is sexy. BUT!!! (we all screamed in our heads, even though the panel never let us say it out loud) 20 guys our father's age blatantly staring at and talking to our cleavage is a totally different situation! It's not sexy, it's gross and creepy.The writers skipped three minutes of discussion before they hit their next point. But, they changed the moderator's words. He asked by a show of hands how many thought being hit on would think "sexism" (two hands) versus how many thought it was "everyday penis activity" (a lot of hands and a good deal of laughter). (4:06-4:44)
BUT!!! (we all screamed in our heads, even though the panel never let us say it out loud)Horseshit. If you look at the women in the video, I do not see any screaming in their heads. Maybe the writers were, but they are being awfully fucking presumptuous if they claim that all women were. Furthermore, as you will see later in the video, if someone would stand and speak to the panel, they would listen.
20 guys our father's age blatantly staring at and talking to our cleavage is a totally different situation! It's not sexy, it's gross and creepy.The authors are clear here. Hot guys hitting on us is sexy. Ugly, old guys hitting on us is sexist. Of course, it is hard for a guy to tell if a woman considers him hot or creepy. They do not usually let us know, at least not in ways men can figure out. Admittedly, we are dense at times. If you look at the video, you will see plenty of older women. The writers are speaking of all women as if they are all college age, ignoring a good part of the audience.
It's not sexy, it's gross and creepy.You may find it creepy, but others may find it sexy. Many young people prefer dating someone much older. My first serious girlfriend was eighteen years older than I. I liked it, not creepy or gross at all. Once again, the writers are projecting their personal preferences onto all women. They should stop being so stereotypical.
It was extremely frustrating.This was a panel discussing how to combat sexism in atheist communities. How this can be considered frustrating, I do not know. If men are trying to understand, and attempting to deal with sexism, shouldn't they be given some credit?
The moderator then went on to speak about a survey that was done earlier. He claimed that the was no complaints of sexism, he was surprised that some of the most sexist responses were from women. This point was discussed for a bit. (4:44-5:58)
A panelist went on to say that forbidding flirting and hitting on people cannot be forbidden at atheist groups, but warned that "...don't be a dick." "Especially if you have one," the moderator cut in. Laughter. (5:58-6:46)
General discussion of the hitting on issue, with one panelist announcing a marriage in his group soon, and another panelist stating that while rules against flirting are unworkable, inappropriate behavior is unacceptable and must be dealt with. (5:58-7:59)
A panelist then asked how many single females were in the audience. Despite another saying that single women might want to remain anonymous, a few women raised their hands. The moderator counted three. He was interrupted before he could continue.(7:59-8:09)
So I wasn't surprised when the young woman who finally stood up and started challenging the panel snapped. First, despite her having her hand raised for most of the discussion, the panel never even acknowledged her or invited her opinion (despite soliciting the opinion of several guys both on and off the panel. Finally, she just stood up and started shouting to make her voice heard. Her question focused on the language the panel had been using - "female" instead of "woman," and pointed out that it made us sound like livestock rather than people.Several lies here. The woman in question did not snap. She stood and asked her question in a reasonable tone. I did not see the moderator once soliciting the opinion of "guys" or anyone else from off the panel, besides a show of hands. Perhaps I missed it, but I believe the discussion was between the moderator and the panel only. The woman did not start shouting at all. She stood up, got the attention of the panel, and asked her question, again, in a reasonable tone and very calmly. She never once said livestock, but instead mention that female seemed to imply animal. (8:09-8:38)
But did the panel address the question, perhaps looking for the point at which the discussion took on the word "female" so universally? Did they take the opportunity to discuss how things like language can make a group uncomfortable for women, and what we could do to make it better? No! The woman asking the question was viciously torn apart and ridiculed for even bringing it up. First, a combination of panelists and audience members tried to defend themselves by saying that feminists won't let men use the word "women" off-limits because it has "men" in it.Again, horseshit. In response to a question from her, a male panelist mentioned that he was not offended by the term "male," because he was one. The only female panelist mentioned that she thought the words were interchangeable. At this, the woman said quite calmly, "Alright." The woman was never viciously torn apart or ridiculed. There was some laughter from the audience, but it was obviously nervous laughter, coming from both men and women. I heard no mention of "...feminists won't let men use the word "women" off-limits because it has "men" in it." (8:38-8:53)
Then a commotion of everyone talking at once, which was cut off by one panelist's definitive comment:"What do you want us to say, 'the weaker sex?"Actually, he said, "From now on, we'll use 'the weaker sex,'" to laughter and applause from the audience, again, from both male and female. A case can certainly be made that this comment was unnecessary and rude. But, as any public speaker or actor would tell you, it helps to end any awkward moment with humor. Maybe the panelist could have used better humor, but the audience liked the joke, and I see no real harm in it. (8:53-9:02)
She got upset (and who wouldn't be?) and left the room. I - a member of the audience, not one of the event organizers - went after her.She did get upset, but the writers assertion of "who wouldn't be?' is again projecting their own opinion onto every woman present. That is presumptuous. The claim that no event organizer went after the woman was a bald face lie. It is not apparent on the video, but Christie Swords, one of the organizers, also went after the woman. She claimed so in the comments, and other commenters and bloggers backed up her claim. (9:02-9:05)
While there were a few odd calls from the audience for the panelist to apologize, the moderator sort of awkwardly pushed the discussion on to a new topic, with an embarrassed air of "Sorry for the disturbance." No apology, no discussing a better way it could have been handled. Not even a joking "This is how *not* to be welcoming" comment. Just "nothing to see here, move along."I do not know if there were any calls for the panelist to apologize, for the audio is somewhat unintelligible. He did make another joke, but I could not figure it out. The moderator did not push the discussion onto a new topic. They stayed on the same topic they were discussing, and the moderator did not even speak next. A woman called out from the audience, "Don't overlook the fact that sometimes women are going there to find men." Shocking, women want to meet people, also. The writers missed this somehow. (9:05-9:33)
The panel continued the discussion until the next topic, which was the possibility of atheist dating theists. (9:33-15:50)
The writers then go on to discuss a speech given by Sean Faircloth. The video hasn't been posted yet, but video from an earlier speech he gave in Boston is available, which event organizers and Faircloth say is basically the same.
Boston Skeptics in the Pub - Sean Faircloth - Oct 4th, 2010 from Maggie McFee on Vimeo.
This talk began well enough: a strong feminist position, an excoriation of Victorian moralist Anthony Comstock, mention of several areas in which the law imposes on women's rights.This is accurate, but then:
But then it got weirdly uncomfortable. First, came the proposal of a new motto: "What Would Don Draper Do?" (Don Draper is your role model, seriously?)Faircloth was making the point that Draper is a libertine, while American law and society attempts to regulate people's sexual desires. Draper just goes for it, not minding society's rules.
Then came the discussion of the "Million Dollar Challenge," which Jen redacted.
[Jen's note: I've temporarily removed the section on the "Million Dollar Challenge" since there seems to be a lot of debate over whether it was depicted fairly. The Alabama Atheists are uploading the video of Sean's talk to make this situation clear. While I wouldn't let Sharon and Lyz do a guest post unless I trusted their judgement, I also don't want to misrepresent Sean Faircloth, so I'm waiting until I've seen the video.]I don't understand this at all. If this portion of the article becomes suspect to Jen, why does she consider the rest appropriate? Things get weirder.
From there, the conversation wandered into a weird discussion about how men's biology drives them to frequently (if not constantly) pursue sex, and since it's biology, no one should get upset at, judge, or think less of men for any skirt-chasing they might engage in. (Because we never intellectually overcome our animal instincts in other areas of our biology, right?) The attitude in the room shifted: suddenly women were the bad guys for saying no to men's propositions because it denies the men's innate biology. Most of the guys in the room loved it, but as a woman in the audience - it was really uncomfortable. It was demeaning, frustrating, and not what you want to say to attract more women into this movement.Once again, horseshit. Complete and utter horseshit. Faircloth spent the entire talk telling women and men that we have the freedom to do what we want in the bedroom, and that it is our right to pursue pleasure if we so chose. He listed two rules to live by. "Consenting adults," and "mind your own business." That's it, that was his speech. Watch the damn thing, it's only thirty-nine minutes, and it's entertaining.
The writers comments are ludicrous. I am at a loss to figure out how they can even misinterpreted his speech to mean what they say it does.
The rest of the article is a bit more bitching, um, I mean whining, er, perhaps complaining about horrid sexism before they list a few ways to make atheist groups more appealing to women. And, by women, I think they mean sex-phobic, easily offended women.
But there's an even bigger problem here. Situations like this drive wedges between otherwise natural allies in our movement.This is the crux of the matter, but not in the way they mean. Situations like this post, and Jen's behavior to the reactions to it, are the problem. Jen has been acting in a divisive manner, loudly complaining about nonexistent sexism, but blithely publishing an article that defames an entire convention and several good people who organized it and spoke there.
The panel they complain so bitterly about was addressing sexism, and methods to deal with it, yet Sharon and Lyz falsely accuse the panel of sexism.
In a new post yesterday, Jen defends the original post, [EDIT: I originally placed the wrong link here. It has been corrected.] saying:
Sharon and Lyz felt uncomfortable and unwelcome thanks to certain things that happened at the conference. That was how they personally felt. While I understand concerns that purposeful misrepresentation happened - something I do not support - I know Sharon and Lyz had nothing of the sort in mind. Others may just have been personally fine with the comments, and thus saw it as a misrepresentation.Personally felt!?! It is one thing to have opinions, that is expected and encouraged. But, they made statements of fact that are demonstrably false. Maybe Jen feels that there was no "purposeful misrepresentation," but the video clearly disputes what they reported.
Furthermore, Jen goes on to insult the commenters who cried foul by stating:
To the conference organizers and (unfortunately) few commenters who actually managed to behave tactfully in this whole situation, thank you and keep up the good work. Your concerns are going to make this movement more accepting in the years to come. To everyone else? While I don't agree with it 100%, it would still help if you watched (or re-watched) Phil Plait's Don't Be A Dick talk. Just sayin'.Don't be a dick? Jen published a post by two guest writers that was grossly inaccurate and defamatory, became angry and defensive when the defamed rightly protested, refused to apologize or retract the offensive post, and then has the gall to say "Don't be a dick."
Jen is a leader in the atheist movement. With her blog, she has a large following, and a bit of influence. It is incumbent upon her, if she wants to be taken seriously, to behave in a professional manner.
But if we want to make groups more welcoming, we have to worry about the people we're upsetting, not the people who already agree with us.If she truly believes that statement, she needs to worry about the people she upset with this irresponsible post, and her bratty behavior afterwards. But, Jen seems to care only about the offense she feels, and not a bit about the offense she's caused.
Jen's father has a blog of his own called "If I Were King." It is apparent that dreams of royalty runs in the family, since she is acting like a fucking princess.


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#4 - Vegas, A Runaway Boat & A Man Nappy - Travel Roundtable
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This episode explores some of the personal travel adventures of your hosts, Doc, Macca and Bonesy in our very first roundtable podcast. This is a roundtable chat about some of our favourite destinations that goes somewhat off the beaten path.
Bones kicks us off with Tommy's Tribute to AdventureFit Radio itself before learning about his recent trip to North America where we find ourselves in a college party in Nashville and a blunder of a night in Vegas... If you guys ever find yourselves in Nashville make sure to check out Tootsies live music bar on Broadway, Downtown!
All your favourite segments appear along the way with Macca telling us about his Croatian boating adventures where he nearly went missing forever and Doc's finishes with a destination review of Bolivia then bombs us with a putrid story about a home made man nappy after about getting sick in Bolivia! A show not to be missed guys!
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Selected Links from the Episode:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- New York
- Las Vegas
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Grand Canyon
- Route 66
- Hoover Dam
- Iguazu Falls
- Brazil
- Victoria Falls
- Honky-tonk
- Vanderbilt University
- Mexico
- Brooklyn
- Melbourne
- Cape Town
- San Francisco
- Pedophilia
- George Pell
- South Africa
- Croatia
- Hvar
- France
- Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Tapeworm infection
- La Paz, Bolivia
- Bolivia
- Marching Powder Movie
- Salar de Uyuni (the world's largest salt flat)
- Rorschach test
- Amazon Rainforest
- Death Road (world's deadliest road)
- Huayna Potosi
- Guatemala
- South America
- India
- Egypt
- Petra
- Jordan
- Varanasi
- Golden Circle (Iceland)
- Agra
- Mumbai
- Gowa Regency
Show Notes:
- Start of podcast [00:01]
- Introduction jingle [5:23]
- Introduction of podcast [6:18]
- Tommy's Nashville, Tennessee hits [9:14]
- Las Vegas [14:59]
- New York to Nashville [20:25]
- Good, Bad & Science [29:40]
- Mac's wedding gatecrash in America, Europe tour, and South Croatian adventure [40:11]
- Book of Creep [49:39]
- Doc in Bolivia [53:07]
- Amazon [58:02]
- Death road [59:52]
- 9 from 9 [1:11:30]
- Closing remarks [1:27:41]
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Yes Jonathan, but this could all change. Turns out that Mr. Ryan was honey dipping back in the day. That is, of course, until he met his future wife. ("Your mother left you with how much??!!" ) I kid.
When I discovered this I was surprised, and not for the reasons you may think. While I was somewhat surprised to learn of his wife's heritage, given his own politics on issues that overwhelmingly affect a community of which she is a member, I was even more surprised that I'd never heard him mention it on his program or prominently in interviews. He certainly didn't hide it, but my point is, if anyone could have benefited from a "But my best friend -- in fact, my wife -- is Latina, so I can't be bigot" defense, it was Dobbs, and yet he chose not to hide behind that."
Actually Keli, he didn't have to say it, others said it for him, but I get your point.
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MY NAME IS MAWAAN and I'm an actor/comedian. Seven years ago, I decided to upload my first YouTube video. Since then, my channel has had more than 86,000 subscribers and 20 million views. Not bad, eh? But with great online attention, comes great homophobia, racism and death threats. That's right, during the past few years I've been fortunate enough to experience the phenomenon of internet trolling.
A troll, as you may know, is a person who posts inflammatory and insulting comments on public forums, to provoke a reaction and start arguments. They are usually kind enough to attack groups of people who are already marginalised in society, including women, people of colour and LGBT+ people. But who are these digital gremlins? And what do they want from us? In an age where everyone is their own public broadcaster, it's important to know how to deal with them. So here are some of my strategies.


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Our Favorite Foods From The Griddleposted by Andrea | 09/5/2012
Over the past couple of months, Dave and I have had to get somewhat creative with our cooking methods. We haven't had a traditional kitchen all summer long, which means I haven't had a stove all summer long.
Thankfully, we have a large electric griddle that I purchased several years ago in a fabulous Black Friday sale. We used our griddle at least once a week, even before our kitchen renovations. And over the last few months, we've used it almost daily. There have even been days when we make breakfast, lunch, and dinner ALL on our griddle!
A few things I love about our griddle:
It's big — I can make 8-10 pieces of French toast, 8-10 grilled sandwiches, 12 smaller pancakes, a whole pound of bacon, 12 or more chicken breasts, and much more. This means I can easily make a full meal at one time.
It is slightly tilted so any grease and oil drips off into a removable tray — which makes me feel like I'm cooking healthier!
It's non-stick and really easy to clean. I realize there is some controversy with Teflon, but so far, the non-stick coating has held up extremely well, and even the stickiest messes don't stick! Plus, I can clean it in about 2 minutes with vinegar water and a soft cloth.
Here are some of my favorite foods from the griddle.
French toast
Fried and/or scrambled eggs
Egg, Ham, and Cheese sandwiches
Bacon, sausage, or any other breakfast meat
Lunch / Dinner:
Bacon Lettuce and Tomato Sandwiches
Grilled Cheese
Panini-style sandwiches with any of our favorite meats and cheeses
Grilled Chicken breasts (for lettuce salad, with rice, or to make chicken salad)
Hot dogs or smoked sausages
Steak (but only if it's raining and we can't use our grill)
Fried veggies
Any type of vegetable or chicken stir-fry
Taco meat for taco salad, tacos, burritos, etc
Quesadillas (meat, bean, or cheese)
As you can see, our griddle gets a workout! And although we've also been using our toaster oven, grill, slow cookers, and microwave… I honestly don't think we could have gotten by this Summer without our electric griddle.
Oh, and I'm super excited that our new cooktop has a large cast-iron griddle in the center. I'm hoping it will be as useful as our electric griddle!
Do you have a griddle?
What are your favorite foods to cook on the griddle?
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Can you do a post on how you clean your non-stick griddle? I never even thought of using it for many of these foods? We only just use it for pancakes or bacon so we'll have to take it out more often.
Hi i saw a list on lunch/dinner list saying taco meat…. i am wondering how to do that on a griddle.. reason i ask is because my stove is dead and i am heavily depending on griddle, crock pot, toaster oven and microwave. I love tacos… but have no idea on how to make them with those equipment i got. I have no plans on buying stove because i am moving into a new apt soon but any input will be great.
We have found several uses for our griddle but our favorite is English Muffins that I make at least twice a week.
what brand is the griddle?
("Hi" to the Stacey above! Love how you spell your name! 😉 )
We use ours all the time, too. I love how efficient it is for making large batches of french toast, pancakes, etc. that the kids can just later heat and eat for a quick breakfast (I don't cook hot breakfast on school mornings!) or snack. The clean up really is quite easy.
Barbara F.09/05/2012
Are you doing the kitchen reno all by yourselves without help? Mine took two weeks or so with a contractor. I was ready to kill myself by the time it was finished. How you are doing it with an infant really blows me away.
Linda M09/05/2012
I use ours a lot also. I like to use it for tortilla pizzas, stir fry veggies, chicken, french toast, pancakes, grilled cheese. I need to be more adventuresome and try to use it the way you have…for many more things. My George Foreman is on its last leg…instead of a new one…I think I wil try to just do the things on the griddle instead. Thanks for helping to declutter my kitchen of one more thing:)!
What a great idea. I never would have thought to use it for lunch and dinner items; a stir fry would be great! I don't own one but definitely going to keep my eye open for a sale on them.
Tammy Skipper (@Tammy_Skipper)09/05/2012
I love ours too but I have a question, how do you scramble eggs on it? Every time I try they seem to run everywhere before they start to set. I've never thought about doing ground meat either (taco meat?) You definitely got creative! I was cooking for a family yesterday and was thinking I'd give up my microwave before I gave up my KitchenAid stand mixer 😉
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September 5th, 2012 at 8:22 am
Well Tammy, it takes skill 🙂 I usually pour a horizontal line of egg "batter" across the middle of the griddle and then work like crazy to keep it from running down into the grease trap. Then, once those eggs are cooked, they form a barrier for me to pour the rest of the eggs against.
Another solution would be to prop the front legs of your griddle up 1/4 inch or so to make the surface completely level… then they won't run!
Bama Girl09/05/2012
Hi Andrea! That is so neat that you've been able to cook all summer long without a stove! Griddle cooking looks so easy! And the clean up sounds like a breeze! I like that a whole pack of bacon can be cooked at one time instead of in phases! I don't have an electric griddle, but I would definitely use it for the bacon! It would come in handy when you need an extra eye, as well. Thanks for sharing! Blessings from Bama!
I have one but i dont use it as often as i really should. Its not dishwasher safe soooo… yeah, i am that lazy. Same thing with my electric skillet. It would make things a lot easier if i used them both but i cant get past the whole "having to do the dishes" thing.
French toast made with challah bread, it's the best french toast ever and the only bread we use now. We also cooked bacon on it Monday for the first time and it was yummy.


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When shopping at the superstore today, I was looking for clothes pins. Nothing fancy, just plain wooden clothes pins. I searched through the craft department and found them in a package of 24. Just out of curiosity, I went to the laundry basket aisle to see if I could find them there as well. Success! I found them once again, but this time in a package of 50.
It was then that I discovered something quite interesting -- the price difference! It was certainly not what one would suppose about purchasing twice the amount. In fact, it was the opposite. How about half the price! Yes, that's right. The package of 50 was only $0.97 while the package of 24 was $1.97!
Be careful what you are buying and from which department you purchase it. Craft supplies can be quite expensive if it is a common item that can be found other places in the store. Don't get pulled into paying too much just because it is for a craft project.
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This is a vintage tablecloth by Leacock Prints 1946, rayon blend,
pink ground with floral wreaths, sewn in tag. The name of the print is "Cornwall".
There is a similar cloth by the same name that has no center wreath.
This tablecloth has appeared on The Little Round Table before in
"Saturday Night Special: Girly Girly Pink"
Post 86 Fiesta. The flowered berry bowls are vintage German porcelain.
is available from the garden. These miniature yellow roses are 'Behold'
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It appears from all the research that has been done on wind turbines and wind farms that not only is the wind industry not telling you the truth, neither is your govt. When I say your govt., I am talking about all govt. bodies that are involved in the promotion and licensing of wind farms. The evidence is in. The question at this point in time is really very simple. Are you going to stand up and be counted or are you going to do nothing?
Thousands of lives have already been ruined by poorly sited wind farms, you may be next. Both the wind industry and your government knew and continue to know that these wind farms are sited too close to people. It is about economy of scale. Never forget "By the people for the people"
I don't remember it being changed to
"By the government for the corporations."
The wind companies are in the process of sucking billions of dollars from taxpayers pockets and your govt. is helping them.
Is Democracy still alive in the so-called free world?
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Wind turbines are large industrial structures that create obtrusive environmental noise pollution when built too close to dwellings. This annotated review of evidence and research by experts considers the impact of industrial-scale wind turbines suffered by those living nearby. First, the paper includes the comments by some of the families affected by wind turbines, as well as coverage in news media internationally. The experiences described put a human face to the science of acoustics.
Second, the paper reviews research articles within the field of acoustics concerning the acoustic properties of wind turbines and noise. The acoustic characteristics of wind turbines are complex and in combination produce acoustic radiation. Next, the paper reviews the health effects that may result from the acoustic radiation caused by wind turbines, as well as the health effects from noise, because the symptoms parallel one another. Primarily, the consequent health response includes sleep deprivation and the problems that ensue as a result. In addition, this paper reviews articles that report research about the body's response not only to the audible noise, but also to the inaudible components of noise that can adversely affect the body's physiology. Research points to a causal link between unwanted sound and sleep deprivation and stress, i.e., whole body physiologic responses.
These injuries are considered in the context of Human Rights, where it is contended that the environmental noise pollution destroys a person's effective enjoyment of right to respect for home and private life, a violation of Article 8 of the European Court of Human fights Act. Furthermore, the paper considers the consequent devaluation of a dwelling as a measure of part of the damage that arises when wind turbines are sited too close to a dwelling, causing acoustic radiation and consequent adverse health responses.
The review concludes that a safe buffer zone of at least 2km should exist between family dwellings and industrial wind turbines of up to 2MW installed capacity, with greater separation for a wind turbine greater than 2MW installed capacity


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UAV aerial drone video footage. This is from a project to film the view from a proposed high-rise property development in Manchester. We were tasked to show the view from various heights looking out over the city. This short film uses some of the other footage we grabbed along the way. We use our remotely piloted aircraft to take HD video and hi-res stills from heights up to 400 feet.
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Also as part of the project we took a series of high resolution aerial still photographs and stitched them together into panoramic images. We can produce panoramic still images using our drones; getting the pictures from heights of up to 400 feet. Cylindrical panoramas and spherical panoramas are no problem. Below are a couple of examples produced at the business park in Warrington.
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We were commissioned to take aerial drone photographs of a major commercial development in Manchester. The agent wanted a series of images showing the property in its entirety, giving an idea of the size of the site. We were able to give them the perfect angle enabling them to effectively market the property. The agent had this to say: "The client is really happy with the shots. Thanks again for your work – we'll definitely be speaking again soon!"
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An Australian client asked us to supply UHD video and high definition stills of a commercial property on Liverpool's waterfront. To get just the right angle that the client required for this particular still image we positioned our drone over the river, a perspective not obtainable in any other way. From the director: "I really enjoyed working with you – everything looks fantastic."
As part of the job above we not only did close-in drone photography of the site itself but we positioned the drone over the river to get some wider angle shots of the development to show it in its wider environment.
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Aura moderate transmutation; CL 11th; Slot eyes; Price 25,000 gp; Weight 1/4 lb.
Creatures viewed through these darkly tinted glasses sometimes seem to flicker briefly in and out of existence.
A transmuter can use these spectacles to spontaneously convert any prepared wizard transmutation spell into any other wizard transmutation spell he knows; the desired spell must be of the same level or lower than the prepared spell. Once per day, he may use the spectacles to spontaneously cast disintegrate in place of one of his prepared transmutation wizard spells of 6th level or higher, even if he doesn't know that spell.
Feats Craft Wondrous Item, disintegrate; Special creator must be a transmuter; Cost 12,500 gp
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Let me preface this by saying I, myself, am a relative beginner to the world of tattoos. Up until November of this year, the only body modifications I had were piercings (single lobe piercings, an industrial, and a nose stud). I have always wanted tattoos, and after some research, planning, and a heaping dose of impulse, I began my tattoo journey in November. Now, I will be entering 2018 with one complete and healed tattoo, and one that is still in progress. Again, I AM NOT A TATTOO EXPERT. PLEASE TAKE ALL OF MY ADVICE WITH A GRAIN OF SALT.
Q: Does it hurt?
They say there are no dumb questions, but this happens to be one. You are allowing someone to stab you rapidly with a needle for a minimum of an hour. A tattoo is a glorified wound when you're getting it done. Yes, it hurts. How much will it hurt? That depends on your pain tolerance and the placement you've chosen.
The general consensus online is that getting tattooed in areas where this is less skin above the bone such as the ribs, your foot, or ankle are the least pleasant. Truth is, there some fatty areas that can be quite painful as well. For instance, I almost fainted when I was getting tattooed on my inner thigh. Other parts of my thigh felt similar to a sustained cat scratch.
My best advice is to not psych yourself out too much. Being nervous isn't going to make it hurt any less.
Q: Okay, so where/what should I get tattooed?
There are (almost) no rules about what and where your tattoo should be! I would advise against any gang or hate-group related imagery, but most shops will refuse that sort of work entirely. I'd like to think none of my readers would want that sort of tattoo anyways. So outside of that, it's really up to you!
There's two schools of thought on tattoos. Some folks will only get tattoos that they deem meaningful. That's a pretty wide umbrella of possibilities, in my opinion. Meaningful could be anything from a memorial tattoo for a lost loved one or friend, to imagery or lyrics that remind you of an important life event. Other folks just love getting tattoos and don't feel like it needs to be something particularly deep or significant. For example, a friend of mine from high school has a slice of pizza tattooed on his ass. I say that either end of the spectrum is a good way to go.
Now when it comes to placement, this goes right back to my previous point. Some spots are more painful and others, so it's a good thing to consider when choosing where you want to get tattooed. My preference would be to not get a large, detailed piece on my ribcage based on my pain tolerance, but if pain isn't a part of the equation for you, go for it!
Another thing to consider when talking about placement is visibility. I love the look of tattoos, and am lucky to work in an office where you can openly show off the work you've had done, but other employers are not so accepting. Upper arms and thighs are great if you're looking for something that's easier to hide. This is also something to keep in mind if you have family members who aren't supportive of your choices. I know I put a lot of thought into where my first piece would go, and it ended up being more visible than planned. There was a lot of yelling. Avoid this if at all possible.
Q: How much does it cost?
The short answer? Call up the shop or artist you want to work with and ask for their rates. There is no one-size-fits-all tattoo cost.
Depending on the volume of clients an artist is taking on and their level of experience, they may charge $200+ per hour. If you want something elaborate with color and shading, it's going to take bare minimum 6 hours to get done, and likely multiple sessions. Get ready to drop some serious money on this.
Other times, you'll go in for a walk-in or a 1 hour session for something small and only need to pay the shop minimum (from what I've seen $100-$150 is average, but don't quote me on it).
I've been on both ends of the spectrum in terms of cost. Point blank, tattoos are an investment. You will get what you pay for. Don't haggle on cost, and tip your artist.
Q: Wait, I should tip my artist?
You are certainly not obligated to tip your artist, but it is always appreciated. A good rule of thumb is 15-20% of the cost of your tattoo. Yes, tattoos can be a bit pricey, but show your respect for both the time and artistry you are being provided!
This is particularly good form if you plan to work with this artist on multiple pieces or sit for multiple sessions.
Q: What about aftercare?
Many studios provide you aftercare sheets instructing you on how to best care for your fresh ink. These guidelines are thoughtfully delivered to you by the artist, who has tried and true experience in tattooing. Don't go searching online for aftercare tips. One of the best things about the internet is the anonymity it can provide. Ergo, you have no clue who is posting these "tattoo aftercare tips" and if they're valid.
That being said, there are some tried and true tattoo healing tips:
- Don't touch it with dirty hands. It is an open, fresh wound. Use antibacterial soap before touching your tattoo to prevent infection!
- MOISTURIZE. You want to make sure you're keeping your fresh tattoo slathered in the moisturizing ointment your tattoo artist suggests. I use Aquaphor, and spread it in a thin layer.
- Don't scratch. After the first couple of days, your tattoo will begin to scab over, and it is going to be itchy as hell. Do not scratch it or pick at it. When you do this, you're scraping off scabs prematurely and those scabs can take some of the ink with them. Then you'll wind up needing a touch up, which will scab and itch all over again. Save yourself the trouble and the extra expense.
- Avoid tight fitting clothes and abrasive fabrics. This one may seem like a given, but I will throw it out there anyways. I wouldn't recommend wearing tight tube socks over a fresh ankle tattoo. Tight clothes and abrasive fabrics are going to cause friction, which will only delay healing.
And that's all I have for you so far as tips to a beginner from a relative beginner. If you have any additional questions, leave them in the comments section below!
All my love,
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Price +2 bonus; Slot none; CL 7th; Weight —; Aura moderate transmutation
This special ability can only be placed on ranged weapons. Whenever the wielder attempts to make a sneak attack with a sniping weapon, the maximum distance she can be from her target increases to 45 feet. This ability does not stack with other abilities that increase the distance at which a ranged sneak attack may be made.
Cost +2 bonus; Feats Craft Magic Arms and Armor; Spells longshot
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I have mixed feelings about Baz Luhrmann's upcoming adaptation of The Great Gatsby. That novel is my absolutely favorite book, and there has never been a good adaptation of it, which is disappointing when you look at the treatment that other works like Pride and Prejudice and Jane Eyre have been given over the years.
Based on Luhrmann's previous body of work, I'm not holding my breath for any sort of faithful retelling of the novel. Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan have the potential to be an excellent Gatsby and Daisy pairing, and I'm excited to see that - Mia Farrow absolutely ruined the 1974 movie, in which Robert Redford was quite wonderful.
This version doesn't seem likely to be as true to the book as I would like, but I don't at all doubt that it will be a visually stunning movie. The sets featured in Architectural Digest are tantalizing teasers, and I can't wait to see more.
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EBay's online processing unit PayPal is rolling out a new service that allows customers to use mobile phones and other wireless devices to pay for products and services by text message.
The new PayPal Mobile service, so far announced for the US and Canada only, will be demonstrated at the CTIA Wireless trade show in Las Vegas.
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To use the PayPal Mobile service, consumers must first open a PayPal account and then log in to the account on a mobile phone. After registering their mobile phone number, they must choose a secure PIN (Personal Identification Number), used to protect payments, it said.
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PayPal has already signed up several companies that will offer "text to buy" codes, including MTV, the NBA Store and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment.


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Interview with RYAN McCOMBS of Soil
Anthony Morgan of Metal Forces recently conducted an interview with Soil vocalist Ryan McCombs and I've posted just a tad of the whole interview below.
On rejoining Soil:
Ryan: "Originally, the guys came to me and asked if I was interested in being a part of the tenth anniversary of the release of 'Scars', our first major release back in 2001. They came to me sometime in 2011 and asked if I wanted to be a part of that. That was all the plans were. We toured the U.K. I had some down time at the time with Drowning Pool, and it sounded like it would be fun. The Drowning Pool guys understood, and they were supportive of it. It was good timing for me personally. We did it, and put our past squabbles behind us. We got together, went over, and just had a blast. At the time, I was kind of in that frame of mind. I felt like I needed a change, musically. Playing those old songs again, remembering where they came from, feeling a lot of those emotions again within those songs, and having a blast doing those shows in the U.K. was just enough to breathe life back into me. When I came back home, I was still kind of unsure about what I wanted to do. Adam [Zadel, guitar] and Tim [King, bass] and I kept talking, and things just kind of snowballed from there. We had almost too much fun, so it was hard to even think about not doing anything further. Adam and I started writing, and it just felt right. Doing the SOIL thing just kind of came naturally once again."
On why guitarist Shaun Glass wasn't invited to be part of the reunion:
Ryan: "When I left Soil back in the day, and again with Drowning Pool… I don't ever wanna throw stones. Everybody's got their reasons for the decisions that they make, and when the three of us decided to do this again, we just wanted it to be among the three of us. Again, I'm not gonna throw stones about it, because everybody's got their reasons for feeling however they do, and within their own mind, they're justified for it. In my mind, though, these were the guys that I wanted to do this again with. In Adam's and Tim's minds, this was the package they felt comfortable doing it again with. Just for the sake remaining the good person I hope I always do remain [laughs], I'll just leave it at that."
On leaving Drowning Pool:
Ryan: "I was the one guy that didn't really grow up in the music business; I didn't grow up playing music with the rest of the guys in Soil, so I was always kind of the fifth wheel with that band. When I joined Drowning Pool after a little time off in between bands, they definitely did their best to make me feel welcome and to make me feel a part of it but there was always that same kind of feeling of being the fourth wheel. To be fair to those guys, my personal life really took on some big changes. I went through a divorce during my time with Drowning Pool, and dealt with some of the personal demons that can result from those kinds of changes. Those guys really were there for me, and at the same time had to put up with a lot because of what I was going through. It did cause kind of a separation between myself and the other three members. They were really great guys and we had a lot of good times together, but there was definitely a bit of separation there that kept growing in the last few years. I joked around on the anniversary tour that I discovered I may have commitment issues, jumping around from one band to the other. [laughs] You get into a situation, and for me the business side of music has always weighed a lot on me as far as just not liking the way a lot of things are done in the business. It seems like after I've been involved in a certain situation for awhile, it's hard for me to deal with a lot of the things that frustrate me about the business. It does weigh a lot on me, and I tend to lose sight of the enjoyment of it. Every once in awhile, it just seems like the way my life has gone, I just need a breath of fresh air, and something new to relight my fire and my passion for what I've always loved to do. It was just the right thing, the right moment."
Read the entire interview at www.metalforcesmagazine.com.


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Finding accommodation in Vienna is never a problem. Hotels in Vienna Austria falls in many categories varying from cheap hotels Vienna to luxury Vienna hotel. The facilities and services offered are world class and the hospitality is excellent.
Vienna has a wonderful charm and is synonymous with music, art, culture and historic beauty. Few cities in the world can match up to its treasure trove of attractions like imperial palaces, fine art collections, three opera houses, 50 theatres and up to 100 museums! And with designer shopping, trendy restaurants and stylish bars among others, you'll never be bored in Vienna.
Vienna, Austria's legendary capital is the most important tourist center for international travelers who come visiting Austria. The city is the dream city for those with a love for culture and history. A visit to the city is all about stunning landscapes, roaming in the world famous markets and taking a peep at the city's history. The city offers a variety of sightseeing options and equally excellent hotels in Vienna. The city even has found itself a place in the UNESCO World Heritage list for its rich cultural heritage and wide range of monuments.
Vienna is considered to be an excellent and one of the perfect destinations to hit if you are seriously considering vacation to a happening spot. From visiting the Opera House to the visit to the monumental Natural History Museum located on the main boulevard are just some of the places that are the most popular spots. Vienna has come of the cheap hotels that offer discount hotel rooms that come to great help just incase if you have a budget to keep in mind.
Vienna is also the name of the song about the city, by the British group Ultravox. Vienna has lots of things to offer like Art and Culture, Sports and Relaxation, Pleasure and Recreation. Vienna hotels are good for tourists. alla-lenz -This hotel is located in center of Vienna. They offers you luxury, breakfast, apartment's accommodations and elegant rooms with internet access. Accommodation in Vienna includes everything from low budget to designer hotels.
The old town of Vienna is encircled by the fantastic architecture of Ringstrasse. The buildings ranging from the attractive Opera House to the monumental Natural History Museum on the main boulevard catch your attention very effortlessly. However, the city asks you to spend a good time here in order to become aware of its numerous salient features. Vienna cheap hotels are of great use in such a case which does not put any stress on your pocket.
Situated amidst the shops and museums of Vienna are the Wurstelstande or sausage stands as they are typically known to the locals. Fairly inexpensive to buy, you will find a varied range of sausages that are prepared by the locals and offer an opportunity to take a bite out of Austria's culinary culture during those long sight-seeing walks around the city.
Furthermore, it is also home to the world famous Staatsoper (State Opera) where everyone from Pavarotti to Jose Carreras has performed. In fact, here you will find that everything is on the grand scale, including much of the accommodation. However, if shopping features high on your agenda then head to Neubau for its great selection of shops and boutiques.
A festival not to be missed is the Donauinselfest in June. The festival takes place on Danube Island and attracts over 3 million visitors; featuring more than 19 stages with huge international music acts as well as Vienna's local talent. It is a perfect festival for Vienna as it is, after all, considered to be the birthplace of music. Mozart wrote many of his famous operas whilst living and working in Vienna and you can experience some of Vienna's new music generation at the Lange Nacht der Musik festival in June.
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Raffia Coaster - Project #61
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Use a cardboard loom and some raffia to weave a coaster!
Step 1To start, you will need 25 strands of raffia, in the colors of your choice. String each strand through the notches of the cardboard loom (as warp). Tape securely to the back and trim strands evenly.
Step 2Use needle to weave strands of raffia 4" from the bottom of the loom (which leaves enough raffia to make fringe). Use different colors to make patterns (knot raffia together if necessary). It takes around 5-10 strands to weave a 5x5" coaster.
Step 3After the weaving process is finished, remove the tape from the back of the loom and take the strands out of the notches. Gather five strands into a bunch and knot a piece of raffia around the bunch. Repeat nine more times until all of the warp is gathered and knotted. Trim fringe evenly with scissors.


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Baby Place is located at 409 Union Ave in Grants Pass and has been in the business of Children's And Infants' Wear Stores since 2005.
Baby Place the can be found at S Union Ave 409. The following is offered: Baby Apparel. The entry is present with us since Sep 8, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Grants Pass there are 1 other Baby Apparel. An overview can be found here.
The Baby Place is located at 409 Union Ave, Grants Pass, OR. This business specializes in Baby Apparel and Children's Clothing.


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Grassmoor is a former coalfield community situated 2 miles south east of Chesterfield, Derbyshire with a population of approximately 3560. Whilst Grassmoor is mentioned in the Doomsday Book, there is little else worthy of historic note. The present village of Grassmoor owes it's existence to the seams of coal upon which it stands. The early extraction of coal from these seams was restricted to those which lay close to the surface.
Following the industrial revolution, which stimulated the demand for coal, deeper mine workings were sunk in Grassmoor in the mid 19th Century by the Barnes family. Coal mining would dominate the lives of the majority of inhabitants of Grassmoor until the recent demise of the industry. Grassmoor Colliery closed in 1971 and other local pits had all closed by the mid 1980's.
The Avenue Coking Plant provided a major source of local employment until it's closure in 1993. However, the closure left an unwanted legacy as the site is the most contaminated of it's type in the Country. The Parish Council and organisations such as the Parishes Opposed to Opencasting Liaison Group have fought a long running campaign to oppose the clearing of the site by means of opencast workings. Grassmoor Community Centre has been the base for much of the campaign work and indeed the East Midlands Development Committee Plant Liaison Group continue to meet there to consult with the local community.
Grassmoor is now a predominantly residential village with no major employer. North Wingfield Road is the long main road through the village, off which side roads lead to the majority of the housing stock which is mainly terraced properties and Council housing, although in the 1980's a new estate was built which included larger detached properties.
Grassmoor is relatively well served by public bus transport with buses running to Chesterfield every weekday.
The village has a limited selection of shops including a post office, which cater for every day needs. There are three public houses and a Working Mens Club. There is no supermarket or bank facility. Shopping for other than everyday items generally requires travelling to Chesterfield or other nearby towns such as Clay Cross or Mansfield.
Grassmoor has it's own Primary School which teaches pupils between the ages of three and eleven. Secondary education is provided outside of Grassmoor at schools in neighbouring Hasland, Tupton and North Wingfield. Grassmoor has no library although the Mobile Library visits weekly.
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Forever Faithful - 2014 International Pathfinder Camporee
August 11-16, 2014
Are you ready to meet 46,000 Pathfinders from around the world? Are you ready to see the story of Daniel and his friends come to life? Are you ready for a week of activities, fellowship and spiritual renewal?
The Forever Faithful International Camporee will be held in Oshkosh, Wisconsin from August 11-16, and for a week, we will be the fifth largest city in the whole state of Wisconsin, To stay updated on the SAIL Pathfinder Club preparations, check back here. To keep up with the Camporee preparations, visit the CYE Camporee website.


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And on this week's episode of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival ...
As attendees happily filed into the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday for the second and final weekend of the Goldenvoice-promoted Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, there were a few cliff-hangers left over from last weekend. Among them: Will Pharrell Williams bring out another all-star parade of guest stars? Will every artist on Saturday be in a significantly better mood without the threat of a dust storm? Is Beyonce here again?
It's not exactly cause for high drama, and the been-here, done-that vibe lent a relatively relaxed mood to the desert festival, which draws about 90,000 people per day. While news broke Friday morning that a 24 year-old woman had died of an apparent overdose, it didn't cast a pall over the festival, as few on the ground in Indio seemed aware of the incident.
There was, however, some concern that the guest roster would change, but no one was in a panic about it. Alyana Skye, 20, of Los Angeles, had staked out an early spot for her blanket to enjoy rock singer Anthony Green. Her decision to come to Coachella's second weekend was relatively spur of the moment, as she had bought a wristband for just under $600 on the secondary market two weeks ago.
"My friend was suggesting that maybe all the guests and celebs come the first weekend, it's more convenient for photo opportunities," Skye said, adding that with Coachella falling on Easter weekend she wouldn't be surprised if the likes of Week 1 guest stars Jay Z, Drake, Gwen Stefani and others were no-shows.
None of that would be bad news to Kyle Little, 22, of Kansas City. He flew cross country with "money I don't have" to primarily see reunion sets from the likes of hip-hop act OutKast and indie rock forebears the Replacements. "I don't care about seeing Vanessa Hudgens," he said.
No, Little is hoping for some rants from Paul Westerberg, the Replacements leader who has a reputation for viewing audiences with skepticism, if not downright contempt. "My dad bought me 'Let It Be' when I was in seventh grade," Little said, referring to the Replacements' early '80s album. "That record changed my life."
Those who came the second weekend also arrived armed with the knowledge of what happened on last week's webcast. While Skye said she did not tune into the YouTube broadcasts of Weekend 1 because she did not want any spoilers, others had altered their plans based on what they had seen online.
Carmen Hadgraft, 50, of Birmingham, Ark,, had originally marked dance maven Fatboy Slim as a must-see, but after peeking a bit of Lorde's set, she's now leaning toward taking in the young "Royals" singer. She also added at least one pop star to her weekend viewing plans.
"I was on the fence about Pharrelll Williams, but after seeing some of his guest stars last week, I decided I have to see that," she said. "I'm counting on him bringing them back or maybe some different people."
Artists on the ground Saturday made little reference to the "Groundhog Day" nature of Coachella's back-to-back weekend setup. "We flew a long way for this," hollered Preatures singer Isabella Manfredi from the festival's main stage, her quintet one of those unlucky enough to have a set-time before 1 p.m.
The Preatures' approach to rock is directly in Coachella's easy-going genre-dabbling wheelhouse. Manfredi, sporting faded jeans with flannel shirt tied around her waist, could have been an extra from Bruce Springsteen's Courtney Cox-starring "Dancing in the Dark" video, and the band's disco-inspired electronic grooves are certainly rooted in the late '70s and early '80s.
But there's an element to surprise to the Preatures. While songs like "Is This How You Feel?" will draw Pretenders comparisons and boast silky, low-key digital beats, others like "Ordinary" show the Preatures have some garage-rock fangs and a frontwoman who can suddenly hush any of her sweetness to instead outgun the backing guitars with a gritty rasp. The result, perhaps, was something akin to alt-rockers Elastica embracing disco.
Across stage, Baltimore-bred duo Wye Oak have gradually been dialing down their use of guitars to favor electronics. New album "Shriek," in fact, goes out of its way to de-emphasize the guitar, and where there was once fuzzy indie-pop, there are now rather intimate songs that beg for close listens.
A giant festival tent may not do it favors, but there was an attentive (or tired?) or early morning crowd dotting the grass. Vocalist Jenn Wasner has a plainly forlorn quality to her vocals, and that's meant as a compliment, as the slightly dour matter-of-fact approach seems to mask something much deeper.
Perhaps the surprises this weekend will be more of the musical variety.


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