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If you have kids aged from 7 to 17, this is the family adventure holiday that you cannot miss. The amazement and pure joy in their faces when you spend two nights camping on the plains of the Serengeti or spotting a rhino at the Ngorongoro Crater will be something you never forget as a parent.
This trip is ideal for families, with wild camping, beautiful hotels and so much wildlife. Add to this the cultures of the Massai and walking through the lands of the Irente peoples in the Usambara Mountains and you have a heck of an adventure.
Then there is the balance, the beautiful beach hotels on the white sands of the Indian Ocean on Zanzibar and exploring the night food market and hotel bars of Stone Town. This is a trip that you and your children will never forget.
Visit the Karen Blixen museum & Giraffe Sanctuary in Nairobi
Guided safari in Nairobi National Park
Visit to Maasai Village to learn about the Maasai people and their culture
2 day safari in the Serengeti, the ultimate African wildlife experience
Take an optional hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti
Safari to the stunning Ngorongoro Crater National Park
Visit Educational Project in the foothills of Kilimanjaro
Half day trek to explore the iconic Usambara Mountains
Relax on the sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean near Dar Es Salaam
Explore the beautiful and historic streets of Zanzibar's Stone Town
Chill on the white sand Indian Ocean beaches of ZanzibarSHOW MORE HIGHLIGHTS
A brilliant, easy lifestyle trip, combining, camping with good hotels and upgrades available for many camping nights (perfect for parents!!) Brilliant wildlife, beaches and some easy walking.
Border Information: Welcome to Kenya! If joining the trip in Nairobi, you will most likely enter Kenya at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (IATA code: NBO).
There will be a group meeting at 6:00pm - your trip leader will leave a note on the reception with the details of this important meeting.
Please note that many of the options listed below will only be possible for those with extra time in Nairobi before the start of your trip with us - please contact the Sales team if you would like to book pre-tour accommodation with us to have extra time exploring Nairobi.
In Nairobi we will camp in the grounds of a peaceful eco-camp in the suburb of Karen.
After breakfast we will head out in our overland truck for included visits to the Langata Giraffe Sanctuary and the Nairobi Elephant Orphanage.
The rest of the day will be free at your leisure to explore the sights of Nairobi or simply relax by the pool!
These activities are not included in the itinerary, however they are available to book and/or payable locally.
Learn all about the different tribal groups of Kenya at the Bomas of Kenya cultural centre in Nairobi
We will leave Nairobi early today, as we have a relatively long drive day ahead of us. We will travel overland through Kenya and cross the border to northern Tanzania as we head to our camp site outside of Arusha.
In Arusha we will stay in a campsite with good facilities.
Estimated Drive Time - 5-7 hours (please note that all drive times given here are the approximate number of hours that the truck will be in motion only, and does not include any time taken for coffee or lunch stops, border crossings, photo stops, activities en route, comfort breaks, shopping stops, toilet stops, etc. The times given are approximate estimates only and whilst given with the best of intentions, the drive times are heavily dependent on traffic, road conditions, weather, police roadblocks, and many other factors - flexibility is essential on any overland trip!).
This morning we will take a walk to a nearby Maasai village - our Maasai guide will take us through the Maasai Cultural Museum first so that we understand what we are about to see in the village. The village is completely genuine, and the villagers show you as they actually live - nothing here is fixed up for tourists. We will also visit a free clinic run by the campsite for the local villagers.
After lunch we head back to our campsite to prepare ourselves for our safari the next day!
Visit to an African snake park
Take a short walk to a nearby Maasai village to learn all about the life and culture of the Maasai people
Today we will be met at the campsite by our fleet of 6-person 4x4 jeeps - we will load the jeeps with our camping and personal gear, and then head out for our 3-day excursion to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, leaving our truck behind.
Today will be a full drive along the rim of the Ngoronogoro Crater (stopping to take in the awe-inspiring views!) and then down into the plains of the Serengeti. We will take an evening game drive around the savannah before heading to our campsite - the area is one of the world's premier spot for wildlife viewing and we hope to able to find elephants, lions, leopards, giraffe and other big game during our time here!
Tonight we will stay at a campsite within the Serengeti National Park. The camp where we stay is very basic (with showers and flush toilets, but no other facilities) but is located right in the middle of the plains, surrounded by animals and their nocturnal noises! Your leader will outline the basic safety rules to be followed when camping in an unfenced location where wild animals are present.
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Today we will get up very early and we set off in our jeeps for an early morning game drive in the heart of the Serengeti plains. The early morning is the best time of day for wildlife viewing, as many of the animals are at their most active while it is still cool.
There is an option this morning to take a hot air balloon flight over the Serengeti instead of the game drive - demand is high for this activity, so this must be pre-booked at the time that you book your trip with us to avoid disappointment.
We will have the chance to relax at the nearby Seronera Lodge during the heat of the day, before heading out for a second game drive in the afternoon.
We will return to our campsite in the heart of the Serengeti for the evening.
These activities are not included in the itinerary, however they are available to book and/or payable locally.
Hot Air Balloon ride in the Serengeti (this must be pre booked through your sales consultant)
This morning we will have another early start to cross the Serengeti plains and head into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Again, the Ngorongoro Crater is an outstanding area for wildlife spotting, often described as a 'natural wildlife enclosure'. This is the best chance on the excursion to spot black rhinos as well as a myriad of other big game.
We will have lunch in the crater and leave in the afternoon. We will then be dropped off at our next campsite in the small town of Mto Wa Mbu, where we are re-united with our truck.
We will have a well-deserved free evening to relax at our excellent campsite or to explore the town of Mto Wa Mbu.
In Mto Wa Mbu we stay at a well equipped campsite in the grounds of a good hotel.
Today we will set off again in our overland truck and head east to Marangu, where we have a nightstop camping in the grounds of a beautiful colonial hotel at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. We will go past the whole length of Mount Kilimanjaro where we'll hope for clear skies and fantastic views of the mountain from the road.
In Marangu we will camp in the grounds of a hotel.
Estimated Drive Time - 4-5 hours.
Today we will have a short drive to the village of Mshiri, where we will visit the Marangu Village Education Project to learn about the Chagga people and have a delicious local lunch.
We will then make our way back to our campsite, where we can take a walk to some nearby waterfalls or simply relax at the pool!
Visit to the Dragoman-supported community education project in the villages around Marangu
These activities are not included in the itinerary, however they are available to book and/or payable locally.
Today we will leave the slopes of Kilimanjaro behind us as we make our way south to the cooler, less frequented Usambara Mountains and the old German colonial village of Lushoto.
In Lushoto we will stay in rooms in a colonial hotel.
Estimated Drive Time - 6-7 hours.
After breakfast we have an included easy half-day trek in the Usambara hills to the Irente lookout to see the breathtaking view over the Maasai Steppe below, and to visit the communities in the villages en route.
The rest of the day will be free for you to independently explore the area more, or to simply relax.
Half day trek out to the stunning Irente view point and community visit to the Irente villages
Today we have another travel day south to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's largest city on the coast of the Indian Ocean.
In Dar es Salaam we stay in chalets at a beautiful and well-equipped beach camp on the southern side of the bay across from the city.
Estimated Drive Time - 6-7 hours.
Today we will have a free day to enjoy a range of optional beach activities.
These activities are not included in the itinerary, however they are available to book and/or payable locally.
Fishing Trips (per boat), Dar Es Salaam
This morning we will head to the exotic and beautiful island of Zanzibar! We will travel on the local commuter barge from Kigamboni to the city centre of Dar es Salaam, and then take a ferry from Dar es Salaam centre to Zanzibar. The ferry will take about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
When we reach Zanzibar, we will meet our local guide who will help us check in to our hotel in Stone Town, and then give a quick orientation of the town before we branch off and head to lunch! We will have a free afternoon to explore the atmospheric streets of the historic centre of Stone Town, with the option of meeting for sunset drinks at Africa House and heading out to the night markets for a local dinner.
In Zanzibar we will stay in a good local hotel with excellent facilities and a swimming pool.
Take the public ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
On our second day on Zanzibar we will join our local guide for a very interesting and informative tour around the sights of Stone Town and learn about the history of the island. We will then head away from town and take in a tour of a spice plantation and enjoy a local lunch with our guide, before heading back to our hotel for a free afternoon to independently explore and relax.
Guided tour of Spice Plantations and local lunch
Today is a completely free day for optional activities and exploration of the beautiful island of Zanzibar.
These activities are not included in the itinerary, however they are available to book and/or payable locally.
Snorkelling day trip, Zanzibar
Dhow trip, Zanzibar
Scuba diving in the incredible waters of the Indian Ocean near Zanzibar (per dive)
Walk through the Jozani Forest in search of the very rare Red Colobus monkeys
Border Information: If leaving in Zanzibar, you will most likely exit Tanzania from Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (IATA code: ZNZ).
Today is the end day for passengers finishing their trip in Zanzibar. Please note there is no accommodation included on the trip tonight - please contact the Sales Team if you are interested in booking extra nights of accommodation in order to fully explore and take part in some of the optional activities listed below.
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It's finally easier to get a seat on Friendly Planet Travel's signature tour to Egypt. Almost every tour sold out in 2010, so we're jam-packing the beginning of 2011 with nine new departure dates for the Pyramids and Nile Cruise. They include: Jan. 12, Jan. 26, Feb. 9, Feb. 23, March 9, March 16, April 6, April 27, and May 4.
Egypt's contrast of ancient treasures and contemporary cities has made it one of the world's most popular travel destinations. It's pyramids, temples, and architecture are just the tip of the iceberg. So we've put together nine first-class tours highlighting the most desirable sites and exotic locales Egypt has to offer.
Starting in the cosmopolitan city of Cairo, you stay on the bank of the Nile River in the Ramses Hilton or Cairo Sheraton hotel. Here you're just a short drive from the pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Seeing these elaborate structures that were built by man 46 centuries ago will take your breath away.
Next fly to Luxor and walk the Temple of Karnak, one of the most overwhelming monuments of the Pharaonic legacy, and Luxor Temple. Then board the five-star Tamr Henna ship and settle into your outside balcony cabin.
From there you begin your luxury excursion down the Nile River. The first stop is in Esna to see the Valley of the Kings and the Deir El Bahari mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. After Esna comes Edfu, home to the Temple of Horus, Egypt's best-preserved temple.
Continue sailing to Kom Ombo to the Temple of Kom Ombo. It overlooks the Nile and features fascinating drawings on the walls, including detailed drawings of surgical instruments. Lastly, you'll disembark in Aswan to enjoy a tour by felucca. It's a swift Egyptian sailboat that takes you around Elephantine Island, once the center of modern Aswan.
Head back to Cairo by air to sightsee in the cosmopolitan city or take advantage of an optional guided tour of Old Cairo. If your time and budget permits, why not opt for the extension to the Lost City of Petra in Jordan. You'll roam the Monastery and Treasury at Petra, the Amman Citadel, the Roman Amphitheater, and more with your English-speaking guide along to explain the highlights of this amazing site.
Packaged in the price, from just $2,099, are roundtrip flights from New York (JFK) via EgyptAir; five-star hotel accommodations at the Ramses Hilton or Cairo Sheraton; four nights aboard the five-star Tamr Henna ship in outside balcony cabin; all internal flights; ground transportation and transfers, with assistance and porterage; daily breakfast buffet and all meals aboard the cruises; comprehensive sightseeing programs, including a half-day in Cairo featuring the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, and all touring on the Nile cruise; and professional, English-speaking local tour guides.
Although we just announced these additional departure dates, we expect them to sell out quickly. Don't wait long to reserve your spot! If you want to experience Egypt, book the nine-day Pyramids and Nile Cruise for $2,099 by Oct. 20.
To enjoy a longer stay in cruise including a 7-night Nile cruise, Friendly Planet also offers the 12-day Treasures of Egypt tour for $2,199. Also available is the eight-day Pyramids and Petra tour for $1,799, which offers a taste of Egypt's antiquities in and around Cairo plus a visit to Amman, Jordan's capital and the amazing Petra.
If you have any questions, visit our website for the full itineraries of each tours. And as always, feel free to write to me or call 1-800-555-5765 and speak to our reservations team.


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RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Investors who bet on Eike Batista have lost billions over the past year as the Brazilian's ephemeral business empire imploded.
But they haven't been the only losers - the onetime Amazon gold trader and former speedboat racer's hometown of Rio de Janeiro has also been shaken by his rapid decline.
Beginning in 2006, Batista floated a series of mining, energy and shipping companies through share offers that by 2012 made him the world's seventh richest man, valued by Forbes magazine at $30 billion. All the companies' names, including that of his EBX conglomerate, ended in X, a letter he said symbolized the multiplication of wealth.
With the same verve he used to woo investors, Batista also became the biggest booster of a hoped-for revival in Rio, the verdant, seaside metropolis whose glorious past as Brazil's capital and cultural center had in recent decades given way to crime, violence and the unfettered sprawl of slums.
At his peak, Eike, as the 56-year-old is known locally, bankrolled the campaign that lured the 2016 Olympics to Rio. He paid for police vehicles in poor neighborhoods and partially decontaminated a popular local lagoon.
He bought a landmark waterfront hotel and nearby marina and vowed to make natives of rival São Paulo, the country's business capital, "die with envy." Along with some progress by local officials against crime, litter and other urban blight, Batista's efforts helped fuel a sense that a rebound was indeed underway, at least in wealthier parts of town.
"I don't know where we would be without him," says Rosa Celia Barbosa, a Rio cardiologist who received a 30 million real ($13.9 million) donation from Batista in 2011 for a charity hospital for children. After struggling for more than a decade with funding, she finally had enough to pay for final construction and equipment costs.
But now, as creditors pick over what's left of Batista's holdings, his dream for Rio is all but bankrupt.
His star is burning out just as the city readies for the Olympics and next year's World Cup soccer tournament, two events he hoped would showcase his role as Rio's self-styled benefactor.
"People here believed in this patron, this tycoon who would finance a transformation that not even the government could," says Fernando Gabeira, a former national Congressman and mayoral and gubernatorial candidate. "He meant well, but reality took over."
Batista, through a spokeswoman, declined to comment on his derailed Rio plans.
It's too early to say what the ultimate economic toll of Batista's downfall might be on Rio's economy.
As headquarters for a group that attracted tens of billions of reais through stock offerings and credit, there is the unknown cost of what might have been had his vision worked out.
But most of the companies were still new, didn't make money and didn't represent significant sources of tax revenue. Employees and suppliers still hope that the ventures, some of them under new ownership, might still prove profitable. And the investors who lost money were not concentrated in Rio.
Some of the impact, though, is already apparent in a city where his can-do spirit, while it worked, manifested itself all over town.
The logos of Batista's various companies, once emblazoned everywhere from beachside volleyball nets to scaffoldings in Rio's run-down center, have vanished almost as quickly as they appeared. And gone with them is the largesse.
Consider the 351 vehicles he donated to police forces now deployed in Rio's favelas, notorious shantytowns long dominated by drug gangs. The pickups, vans and motorcycles were part of a multi-year partnership Batista struck with the state government to contribute 20 million reais annually, starting in 2010, to an ongoing effort to "pacify" the slums.
In August, though, he pulled the plug on the partnership.
Now, many of the vehicles sit unused and in disrepair because the state had not included them in an insurance contract that covers the rest of its fleet. A September report by Extra, a Rio newspaper, revealed that some police officers, many of whom are paid little more than the minimum wage, have been footing the bills for repairs.
A spokesman for the state government said it is working to remedy the problem and that the donation, while welcome, was a small part of a total budget of more than 3 billion reais for the "pacification units," as the slum patrols are known. As such, the spokesman added, no crime or other security consequences are expected because of the ruptured agreement.
During his ascent, Batista eagerly cast himself as Rio's sugar daddy - employer to thousands, but also the visionary who could reverse a half-century of decline during which Brazil moved its capital to Brasília and São Paulo eclipsed it as an industrial and financial hub.
His local efforts began in 2008, when he started a project, in conjunction with the city and state governments, to clean up a briny lagoon nestled between some of Rio's best-known neighborhoods. Despite years of pollution, the lagoon remained a popular destination for boaters and joggers.
Batista pledged 28 million reais to dredge it, insulate it from sewerage and other pollutants and study proposals to augment the natural flow of seawater into the lagoon, necessary for a sustainable balance of nutrients. When finished, Batista boasted, Rio would see him swimming there.
That same year, Batista paid a reported 80 million reais for the Hotel Gloria, an aging landmark that once hosted presidents and foreign dignitaries in an opulent, city-block sized palace on a bend in the Rio shoreline. He would invest another 80 million reais, Batista said, and restore the grandeur of a neighborhood by then better known for transvestite prostitutes.
In 2009, he won a concession to manage and modernize a nearby marina, a circular harbor a stone's throw from the art deco skyscraper where he would soon be moving his headquarters. Batista said he would connect the marina and hotel with an ambitious shopping, entertainment and conference complex.
Meanwhile, he kept cutting checks for charity and other causes. He sponsored a volleyball team. He donated funds for a project that would re-plant Atlantic rainforest, the native woodland, in southeastern Brazil.
Skeptics questioned the motives for Batista's generosity, especially because at times it extended to politicians and government leaders charged with regulating some of his businesses - from the local marina, licensed by the city, to a massive port complex he was building north of Rio, where the state government has authority.
In 2009, for instance, he lent a private jet to Rio's governor and mayor so they could attend an Olympic event in Copenhagen as part of their bid for the 2016 games. Batista had already provided 23 million reais in funding for the campaign - more than any other company or private individual.
Batista, the governor and the mayor all repeatedly dismissed suggestions of any conflict of interest in comments at the time. The donations were to the Olympic campaign and not to the politicians, and was permitted under Brazilian law.
By 2010, some of his Rio plans, much like his oil and port projects, began suffering setbacks - from licensing delays to court challenges.
Refurbishment at the Hotel Gloria, originally scheduled to be completed by 2011, was repeatedly, and for undisclosed reasons, postponed until after the World Cup. Some marina users began pushing back against the plan to turn the harbor into something other than a boating facility.
"It was not a marina project," says Alexandre Antunes, a fishing boat captain who opposed the proposal.
Last year, when investors en masse lost faith in his ability to deliver profits, Batista's business and other interests were so entwined that they all began crumbling together.
The hotel, now for sale, remains an empty shell behind scaffolds and sooty canvases. Instead of revitalizing commerce on the decrepit streets around it, the abandoned job site draws homeless people and pigeons.
"We were supposed to be busy with cab drivers and hotel guests by now," says Manuel Gonçalves, a bar owner one block away. Instead, "it's just a few old locals."
At the marina, manager Ricardo Passos says he's getting ready to pack up as soon as Batista sells the concession. "I don't know when, but we are on the way out," Passos says.
The lagoon, meanwhile, looks much like it did before the dredging. Almost no one, Batista included, regularly swims there.
"I catch even fewer fish than I used to," says Walter Marins, a 66-year-old who is one of about 30 fishermen authorized to catch snook, shrimp, crabs and other marine life there. The dredging, he says, disturbed the habitat.
A full cleanup would require building underground ducts that could ferry more seawater into the lagoon. Though Batista himself never promised to pay for their construction, he did finance a study that proposed the ducts to the local government and his once-contagious boosterism was expected to help it happen.
"It's a shame he hit hard times," says Paulo Rosman, an engineer at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro who authored the study and says local authorities have been slow to act on it. "It won't be long before the lagoon is dirty again."
($1 = 2.16 reais)
Editing by Todd Benson, Kieran Murray and Eric Walsh


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Thursday, July 16, 2009
just for fun before summer's done
12 comments:
- Unknown said...
Love it! Thanks for being so generous and sharing!
- July 16, 2009 at 6:59 AM
Saw this in the flickr group - I've been wanting to do fireflies ("lightning bugs" here in the South) for my son as a surprise. So cute!
- July 16, 2009 at 8:15 AM
- RosaMaría said...
is beautiful!!
- July 16, 2009 at 8:44 AM
It is gorgeous and sooo perfect on that blue linen.
- July 16, 2009 at 10:22 AM
- Olivia said...
Magical! Thanks for the pattern! Now...if only I could embroider. ;)
- July 16, 2009 at 10:37 AM
- Silver Sisters said...
I've used the glow in the dark floss you mentioned - it really is a lot of fun! I made a monster with a glow in the dark eye and tooth. the kids loved it.
- July 16, 2009 at 11:20 AM
- Melissa Crowe said...
I love this!
- July 16, 2009 at 12:04 PM
- Glenda said...
Dang, that is really cute, Corinne!! What a great idea to use fluorescent floss for the bugs' bodies.
- July 17, 2009 at 11:41 PM
- Anonymous said...
Oh, Corinne, these are tremendous. No photo could be more lovely. If only I had the skills you have: I'd set down my camera forever (or for a day or two, anyway.)
- August 5, 2009 at 7:42 PM
- Sam said...
Ok, here is my dumb question (I'm new to embroidery). How do you transfer the design onto the dark fabric. I'm making a quilt for my sister-in-law of all thing about my nephews and this would be PERFECT for one of the squares. My nephew Carson loves catching bugs!
- September 22, 2010 at 7:08 AM
- Michelle said...
Adorable! I think I'll start one tonight, so I can remember our summer nights, which are quickly coming to a close. Thanks for offering your embroidery patterns! I stumbled across your blog from Craft Gossip, and I'm so glad I found it!
- August 16, 2011 at 4:31 PM
- Alli said...
This is so cute! Thanks for sharing your pattern! :)
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I just wondered if there are any other fight fans here on CW? I'm sure there are a couple at least, dunno if there are enough to sustain a thread but I couldn't find one and a general boxing thread couldn't hurt. So yeah, general boxing discussion I guess.
Just watched Arturo "Thunder" Gatti get dominated by Alfonso Gomez and eventually knocked out in the 7th, absolutely loved it. Been a fan of Gomez for a long time and hope this can catapult him onto bigger things. Took the pace from the word go and never let up, shook Gatti from the first round and never looked troubled by any of Gatti's punches. Won every round for mine and deserved the win. Great fight to watch.


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There is a great deal of discussion and, indeed, controversy about whether cell phones are a contributing cause of brain tumors. Some studies have found no correlation, while other research suggests the opposite. So what's a cell phone user (and let's face it, most of us can't live without one) supposed to believe?
Cell Phone Use and the Brain
Before I go any further, let's take a look at how cell phones may affect the brain.
Cell phones emit radio frequency energy through their antennas as signals are sent to cell towers. Although these "non-ionizing" waves are in the lower frequencies of the electromagnetic spectrum, the concern comes from the fact that cell phones are held directly against the head, and their energy waves – low-level as they are – may penetrate the skull and change the molecular structure of brain tissue over time.
Even Bluetooth and other wireless technology must emit low-frequency radio waves to make the connections between phone and tower.
Many middle-aged and older people have used cell phones for only a short part of their lives, if at all. However, today's younger adults and children probably use cell phones exclusively, forgoing traditional landlines. These younger generations are looking at an entire lifetime of possible exposure.
As the National Cancer Institute points out in its fact sheet on cell phone risk, "the interval between exposure to a carcinogen and the clinical onset of a tumor may be many years or decades." In addition, some brain tumors, such as acoustic neuromas (benign brain tumors affecting the nerves to the ears), tend to grow slowly.
The Latest Research
Complete findings from the largest research project undertaken to date – the INTERPHONE study, which is coordinated by an agency of the World Health Organization and includes 13 countries – are not yet published.
A few of the countries have published partial findings. Some studies found no link between use of cell phones and brain tumor risk. But data from the United Kingdom and the participating Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden) found an increased risk of glioma (malignant brain tumors) and acoustic neuroma occurring on the side of the head where the cell phone was held, among those who had used cell phones for 10 years or more.
As a Preventive Measure
The fact is, right now we can't say for sure if there is a relationship between cell phone use and brain tumor risk. But while the jury is still out, there are precautions you can take to reduce whatever risk may exist.
One relatively simple step to decrease exposure – for adults and children alike – is using a wired – NOT wireless – headset. This moves the source of radio waves away from the brain.
I use a wired earpiece, and I encourage my patients to do the same.
Another recommendation is for parents to limit their children's cell phone usage. Since we know that children's brains are still developing and may be more susceptible than adults' brains to tumor formation, this is a prudent preventative measure.
We may have irrefutable evidence regarding the safety of cell phones within the next ten years. If there turns out to be no link between cell phones and the development of brain tumors, using a wired earpiece will have been a minor inconvenience. But if a correlation is confirmed, any inconvenience will have been a very worthwhile precaution.
Mind your health,
- Dr. Black
For more information on brain tumors and treatment options, visit the Cedars-Sinai Brain Tumor Web site at www.BrainTumorTreatment.com.


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I guess Camelot really is over now.
With the ratification of the Constitution in 1789, the United States has existed in its current form -- with a House of Representatives and a Senate -- for 220 years. There's been at least one Kennedy in the Senate for one-quarter of that time. For the state of Massachusetts, it's even more remarkable -- a Kennedy has sat in one of the two Senate seats for 55 of the last 57 years, from John F. Kennedy's 1953 swearing-in to Edward M. Kennedy's death last month. The only time that a Kennedy wasn't in that seat was for the less-than two-year period between JFK's ascension to the presidency and Teddy's winning election in 1962 -- JFK's college roommate Benjamin Smith "took one for the team" and held the seat until Teddy turned 30.
Over the Labor Day weekend, former Rep. Joseph Kennedy -- Bobby Kennedy's second-oldest son -- announced that he would not be a candidate for his uncle's seat in a January special election. Had he entered the race, very few Democrats would have opted to challenge the family name. Without him in it, the sky's the limit (state Attorney General Martha Coakley, apparently anticipating this decision, already put her hat in the ring). It will be a strongly contested race, with at least three current or former members of the House seeking to move up.
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There's still a possibility that -- if Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick gets the legislature to permit an interim appointment -- Kennedy's widow Victoria Reggie Kennedy could take the slot. However, even if that happens, nearly everyone assumes that it would only be until the special election takes place.
Nope. This time it looks like, with the passing of Teddy, the Massachusetts part of the Kennedy dynasty is, for now, coming to an end. The question is, "How long?". As much as egalitarian America rhetorically doesn't like the idea of dynasties, the funny thing is we adopt them anyway. Massachusetts, in particular, seems to really, really, like them: John F. Kennedy's opponent in the 1952 U.S. Senate election? Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. Lodge's grandfather was previously a Massachusetts senator -- as was his great-great-great grandfather, George Cabot.
Dynasties never really die. They may just take a few years off before resuming once again. Just ask George W. Bush.
New York writer Robert A. George blogs at Ragged Thots. Follow him on Twitter.


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With your iOS device, you might experience one of these issues when you make a call, use FaceTime or Siri, or play recorded audio:
- People can't hear you during a phone or FaceTime call.
- You sound unclear to others during a phone or FaceTime call.
- Siri says, "I didn't get that" or doesn't hear your request or hears only part of it.
- When playing back recorded audio, the sound you hear is unclear, or you don't hear sound.
- You're unable to change audio sources during a call.
Test the microphones on your device
To find out if there's an issue with the microphone on your device—and not your cellular connection or the app that you're using—test each microphone. Microphone location can vary by device. You can use your product's technical specifications to find the microphones.
When you test your microphones, make sure that your iOS device isn't connected to a wired or wireless headset.
There is more than one microphone on your iPhone.
To test the primary microphone on the bottom of your iPhone, open Voice Memos and tap the record icon. Then speak into the microphone and tap the play icon to play back the recording. You should be able to hear your voice clearly.
To test the front microphone, open the Camera app and record a video using the front camera. To test the rear microphone, open the Camera app and record a video using the back camera. When you play back the video you should hear your voice clearly.
If your voice sounds faint when you're on a phone call, make sure that your rear microphone isn't blocked or covered.
If Siri can't hear you, make sure that the receiver and front microphone on top of your iPhone aren't covered or dirty.
To test the microphone on your iPad, make sure that nothing is covering the microphone, and then open Voice Memos and tap the record icon. Speak into the microphone, and then tap the play icon to play back the recording. You should be able to hear your voice clearly. Learn where the microphones are located on your iPad.
iPod touch
To test the microphone on your iPod touch, open Voice Memos. Tap the record icon, speak into the microphone, then tap the play icon to play back the recording. You should be able to hear your voice clearly.
Get help
If you still have issues after testing the microphone on your device, try these steps:
- Unplug any accessories and disconnect any Bluetooth headsets.
- Avoid blocking the microphone with your fingers or case while holding the device or recording video.
- Remove screen protectors, films, or cases that cover the microphone or iPhone receiver.
- Clear any debris from the microphones or iPhone receiver.
- Restart your device.
- Make sure you have the latest version of iOS.
If you've tried these steps and people still can't hear you on phone or FaceTime calls or Siri doesn't hear your requests, contact Apple Support.
FaceTime is not available in all countries or regions.


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Decorating and Design Tips From Lisa Sternfeld
The New York designer shows how to re-envision your interiors
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Lisa Sternfeld
With soft lines, luxurious fabrics, and a painterly approach to color, pattern, and texture, the work of New York designer Lisa Sternfeld combines traditional elements with cultural and modern sensibilities. A graduate of the Parsons School of Design, she opened her own design firm, LSID, in 2006. In 2011 we named Lisa one of 20 New Traditional designers we've got our eye on.
Here she shares 11 smart decorating ideas that you can use in your own home.
Embrace Design Imperfections
Different colors, textures, and finishes add depth and interest to a space. Don't shy away from a piece of furniture that's a little rough around the edges or has a faded or chipped finish. It adds character and layers of interest when mixed with other finer pieces. There's perfection in imperfection.
Photograph: Peter Margonelli
Add Lightweight Scale
Opt for a large clear glass statement lamp to add volume to a space without bulk. This Miro Lamp by Thomas O'Brien has great scale with lots of visual interest, but it doesn't feel too heavy or weighted.
Carve Out Function in Your Floor Plan
Re-envision your space. This jewel-like entryway was the perfect opportunity for a special sitting area instead of a simple pass-through to the rest of the house. Changing the function of a hallway, an entryway, or even a closet opens up interesting design possibilities.
Window Treatments: Dare to Go Bare
A well-designed architectural element speaks for itself. While window treatments are always beautiful and soften a space, sometimes bare windows can be dramatic and equally as beautiful. Hopefully they're in a room that doesn't demand privacy.
Tame Awkward Architecture
Use low-angled ceilings and odd corners to your decorating advantage as an ideal space for creating a niche. Build out a low slanted ceiling with extra storage and a cozy reading nook. That seemingly awkward and unusable space suddenly becomes charming and functional. And the mismatched shutters we used here add a touch of whimsy!
Photograph: Peter Margonelli
Pile on Decorative Pillows
Use decorative pillows to instantly change the feeling of a sofa or chair. Choose similar colors and tones to make stronger patterns more versatile and softer on the eye. But don't be afraid to mix.
Redo Your Hardware
Small decorative changes can have huge impact. Replace the cabinet or door hardware in your kitchen or bathroom to instantly update your space. Beautifully crafted knobs like these from Hamilton Sinkler add instant value and sophistication to a space. They are jewelry for the home.
Photograph: Courtesy of Hamilton Sinkler
Flip Fabric for a Change
Don't be afraid to experiment with fabrics. One way isn't the only way! I've often appreciated the reverse side of a fabric as much as its front. Turning this Lee Jofa "Nympheus" hand-blocked fabric inside out was a natural choice. The colors were soft and painterly on the reverse side and truly transformed the look of the chair. There is no "wrong" side when it comes to fabric unless you say so.
Photograph: Peter Margonelli
Discover Design's Raw Beauty
A bold design decision to leave this sofa unupholstered revealed the beauty and versatility of fabrics like burlap and jute. Available at local craft and fabric stores, burlap is high on texture and charm at a price everyone can afford.
Photograph: Peter Margonelli
High-Reaching Design for Tall Ceilings
Use high ceilings to your advantage, and the sky's the limit. A tall screen, strategically placed in a corner, creates instant drama and accentuates the height of a space. Hang a great mirror or piece of art on the screen for added visual interest. And the space behind the screen is a great secret storage spot!
Photograph: Peter Margonelli
Design Must-Have: Mirrors
A large embellished mirror is a must-have statement piece in the home. This beautifully crafted glass mirror not only reflects the colors around it, it sends soft natural light back into the space. Mirrors are a great way to add a layer of texture, scale, and shimmer to the home. Reflect on it . . .
To see more of Lisa's designs (including some of these images in the context of the house where they were taken), visit Sophisticated Second Home.
You'll also want to visit Lisa's own Web site.


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Interim Work and Client Cooperation Contribute to Early Completion of the Audit
Presented at the 25th Anniversary Meeting of the lnstitut Der Wirtschaftspriifer, Diisseldorf, Germany — October 1956
INTRODUCTION Early completion of the audit and prompt delivery of the audit report are worthwhile goals. Timely information contributes importantly
to considered judgments. What are some of the reasons your clients want their financial statements certified as early as possible?
1. Early completion of the audit shortens the period following the
close of the year during which the management may be uncertain,
or possibly doubtful, as to the reasonableness of its financial
2. Early completion of the audit gets your recommendations for
changes in plans or methods of business operations to the management
promptly so that it can secure the benefits of your recommendations
without delay.
3. Timely information is appreciated by banks and credit grantors
from whom the client may be seeking new financing, and thus the terms of such financing may be more favorable.
4. Early completion of the audit and release of the report improves
shareholders' relations and public relations. It inspires confidence
in the management. Shareholders, and others interested in business affairs, welcome information on operating results promptly after the close of the year. In summary, if I may quote one of our favored expressions: Get it to them while it's hot, and get it to them before the information has become ancient history.
How, in this day of relatively large and complex business operations,
is an early completion of the audit achieved? It is accomplished largely by extensive interim work, that is, by completing as much as possible of the audit before the year-end. And I contend further that interim
work does contribute not only to an early completion of the audit, but that it produces other benefits to your client as -well as to your own organization. For example:


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Q: I have a plant that looks like a cattail, but it has a plume on top instead of a catkin. What is it?
Mike – Cottonwood, AZ
A: It sounds like you've got phragmites. Also known as "common reed," certain invasive varieties of this plant have taken root on the East Coast, Midwest and Pacific Northwest – and, apparently, in your pond! To identify the species of phragmite in your pond, check out Cornell University's "Morphological Differences" website here.
Phragmite 101
Generally speaking, phragmite is a perennial wetland grass that can grow to 6 to 15 feet in height. Its stems, which are erect, smooth and hollow, measure nearly 1 inch in diameter and are topped with 12-inch-long dense panicles, or purple-brown pyramid-shaped plumes of flowers, that emerge between July and September. The leaves that arise from the stem are 10 to 20 inches long and up to 2 inches wide.
The plants propagate mainly via an extensive network of underground rhizomes, or horizontal stems, that produce roots and shoots that grow as deep as 39 inches, with their root systems growing down another 3 feet. They're hardy – and unfortunately, they can be tough to control.
A Substantial Threat
These invasive, non-native bad guys can do some serious damage to your lake or pond. Not only do they create tall, dense stands that crowd out native plants and animals, but they also block your shoreline views, create fire hazards from dry plant material, and reduce areas for swimming, fishing and hunting. They're definitely not something you want on your property.
Treatment Options
Once phragmites has taken root in your lake or pond, you'll need to develop a long-term management plan to control them. Unfortunately, because the plants spread through their rhizomes, they could be difficult to eradicate entirely. That's where chemical and mechanical control can help.
- Chemical control: First, you can spray an EPA-registered herbicide and surfactant product, like Shoreline Defense® & Treatment Booster™ PLUS Combo, in the late summer or early fall. Mix 8 ounces of Shoreline Defense®, 4 ounces of Treatment Booster™ PLUS and 2 gallons of water, pour it into pond sprayer and spray on the plants with your The Pond Guy® Pond Sprayer, completely wetting the surface of the leaves. Allow the mixture to absorb into the plant and the root system – the most difficult part of the plant to kill – for two weeks.
- Mechanical control: Once the herbicide has had a chance to soak into the phragmites' root system and kill the plants, use a weed cutting and removal tool, like the Weed Cutter and Pond & Beach Rake, to slice at the base of the plants and remove them. If you can control your pond's or lake's water line, you can also cut the phragmites 2 to 3 inches below the water surface to cut off the plant's supply of oxygen and drown the plant.
- Destroy what you've removed: To prevent the accidental spread of the plant, collect the cut material and bag it before disposing of it. In extreme cases, prescribed burning after herbicide treatment can provide additional control.
Before you begin, check with your local environmental agency to see if a permit is required for the treatments of these buggers. Plan to repeat this routine several years in a row. Patches may emerge even after regular treatments, but once you've wiped out the majority of the phragmites, the plant will be much easier to control. Just remember: early detection is key!
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MAN vs. RAT (Feb, 1938)
MAN vs. RAT
…Experts Hunt Down a Brazen Thief, Vandal, and Killer
By E. W. Murtfeldt
AS DUSK settled over New York City, one evening not long ago, the second largest power plant in the world suddenly broke down and plunged a huge area into darkness. Crowded subway trains stalled in black tunnels. Elevators stopped, movies faded from the screen, traffic lights blinked out, surgeons desperately completed delicate operations by flickering candlelight. A paralyzed, helpless city groped in darkness.
When service was restored, five different investigations probed for the cause of the power breakdown. Engineers knew that a short circuit had caused a crippling fire—but what had caused the short circuit? At last, examiners tracing a cable leading from one of the giant generators found one spot where insulation had been gnawed and chewed to expose the bare wire. Below, they spied the remains of the culprit—the stiff, singed carcass of a rat. This near catastrophe is symbolic of the great damage caused by the myriads of rats that infest the nation. Government figures place the rat population of the United States at well over 100,000,000—approximately one rat for every man, woman, and child in the country.
Experts say that a rat eats two dollars worth of food a year, and causes many times as much damage to merchandise and property. A modest estimate of the total annual destruction attributed to rats in the United States is over $1,000,000,000—four times the nation's annual fire loss.
Most householders know that rats steal food, but few are aware of the extent of their destructiveness. Rats will eat practically anything, and will destroy much that has no possible food value. In warehouses, on ships, in trains, they gnaw and destroy gloves, hats, blankets, books, leather, furniture—nearly every article of commerce. They damage wood foundations and walls. They have gnawed through mail sacks and ripped letters to shreds, caused floods by gouging holes in dams, started fires by gnawing on match heads.
Some of the damage they do is almost unbelievable. Experts state that rats often gnaw the feet of horses until they bleed. Three circus elephants recently had to be destroyed after rats had eaten into their ponderous hoofs. Gas explosions and fires have been traced to rodents gnawing holes in lead gas pipes. According to a Utica, N. Y., florist, a band of rats once stole more than 500 carnations from his flower vault.
When starved, rats lose their natural timidity and will attack cats, dogs, and even human beings. Not long ago, an English workman descended into a coal mine that had been closed for several weeks. No one ever saw him alive again. Hordes of starved rats attacked and killed the unfortunate miner, whose bones were later discovered. And in a slum borough of London, a mother and her children were afraid to go home from work until the father joined them. Rats regularly took possession of their rooms as soon as the family left them, and would attack the children if not beaten off with a club.
How does science combat this terrifying rat menace? A New York expert in rat control explains that practically every warehouse, factory, office building, apartment house, power plant, and railroad station employs exterminators to keep the premises rat-free.
Commonly used poisons include phosphorus, arsenic, squill, and a thallium preparation, although many experts refuse to use the latter, since there is said to be no known antidote in case a human being should swallow some by accident. Luscious tidbits of poisoned bait are placed near rat holes and runways, always hidden within paper bags. Curiously enough, rats prefer to hunt food that is hidden rather than to eat what is left in the open.
SQUILL, made by powdering a European plant bulb, is used in many cases where domestic animals might get at the poisoned bait. This substance can be employed safely, because a rat has a "one-way" throat and is unable to disgorge anything it swallows. In quantity, squill is an emetic, and if eaten by a dog or cat will be quickly thrown up. Rats, however, cannot rid themselves of it, and so they die.
Cyanide gas is employed wherever it is possible to seal an infested area completely. This method is used on ships, which are required by law to be fumigated at least twice a year.
Rat boards are an excellent substitute where, for one reason or another, poison is not advisable. These are merely stout boards fastened down over rat runways and near rat holes. Their surfaces are covered with a layer of soft but very adhesive glue that catches the rodents just as fly paper holds insects.
Trapping is the least satisfactory of all rat-catching methods, experts declare, for when one rat is caught his comrades are canny enough to avoid the snare. Many rats are quick enough to snatch the bait off a spring trap without being caught in the jaws. According to Dr. C. K. Stewart, director of rodent control for the Los Angeles, Calif., health department, rats have been known to jump back and forth over traps until their tails released the springs, and then chew up the bait at their leisure. If its tail gets caught, the rat will gnaw it off and escape.
ONE of the most recent developments in the war on rodents is reported from Europe. Health officials there are disposing of rats by spreading among them the virus of a disease that is said to kill the animals by the thousands. It is believed that the disease employed is confined solely to rodents, but because there is a remote chance that it might spread to other forms of animal life and even to human beings, the U. S. Public Health Service has so far forbidden its use in this country.
Sometimes a new system for killing rats is stumbled on by accident. In a large bottling factory, for example, a workman left a bag of grain behind a vat of water, the surface of which, was covered with soaking corks, several layers deep. One morning, the worker was amazed to find the vat full of drowned rats, which evidently had tried to use the buoyant corks as a surface over which to reach the grain. The corks held the tentative weight of one foot, but when a rat placed his entire weight on them, he was unceremoniously dumped to his death in the vat.
Such mistakes are rare among rats, however, for the rodents show amazing ingenuity in accomplishing their ends. A story is told of a band of rats that attacked a piece of meat hanging on a hook in a butcher shop. Unable to reach it by ordinary means, they formed a rough pyramid by piling onto one another until the topmost rat could reach the meat and gnaw it loose.
MANY other stories of rat "intelligence" are told, but experts generally feel that the incidents are greatly exaggerated. One such case is the story of a group of rats which formed a chain by grabbing one another by the tail to lower one of the band into a hole for food that could not be reached other-wise. But experts actually have seen a pair of rats stealing eggs by an odd method. One would wrap its tail around an egg and drag it off, while the other balanced the prize to prevent breakage.
It seems a far cry from stealing eggs to spreading pestilence and death. But scientists know that the rat, the scavenger of the garbage can and the pesthole, carries disease germs, pollutes water, and contaminates food. It spreads typhus fever, infectious jaundice, and the dreaded bubonic plague—the terrible "black death" that once ravaged Europe.
The Oriental rat flea that carries plague germs reached the Pacific coast of the United States about 1900. Since then, the few minor epidemics that have occurred have been quickly recognized and checked, thanks to the vigilance of medical science. Today, health departments all over the country regularly receive rat carcasses for examination.
BUT the battle is not confined solely to cities and seaports, for in small towns and on farms the rat hordes are even larger than in densely populated areas. Farmers know the rat as one of their greatest enemies, a carrier of disease to farm animals, a destroyer of grain, a marauder to be feared and fought. Authorities say that ravenous rats have attacked full-grown hogs, gnawing holes in the animals' bellies. Thus in city, town, and farm, the war on rodents goes on. The conflict may prove endless, for rats multiply at an amazing rate. Under ideal conditions, the progeny of a single pair would theoretically reach the staggering total of 350,000,000 in three years. Year by year, however, official figures point to slow but steady progress as science gains ground in the crusade against rats.


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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – UMBC senior Mohamed Hussein (Cairo, Egypt/Victory College) has been named the Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association (CSSA) Male Swimmer of the Week, the conference office announced on Wednesday afternoon.
The honor is the first for the UMBC men's swimming and diving team since joining the swimming-only conference for the 2013-14 academic year. Hussein, a two-time America East Male Swimmer of the Year honoree, had previously collected six weekly conference awards from the America East in his first two seasons with the Retrievers.
This past weekend, Hussein led UMBC past Rider, 158-133, in the team's first dual meet of the season by claiming three individual event titles, and leading off for the victorious 200 medley relay squad. After swimming the backstroke leg of the medley relay, which went on to break the pool record, Hussein took the top spot in the 200-yd. freestyle (1:43.45). Then, he tied the pool record (21.31) in the 50 free, and capped his day with a win in the 200 IM.
The Retrievers now open up their 2013-14 home schedule by hosting Navy on Friday, Oct. 18 at the UMBC Aquatic Complex. The meet is scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m.


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Tupperware has had an interesting history that goes beyond its famous 'burp'. But the most fascinating thing about Tupperware, to me, is the parties. I've always heard of 'Tupperware parties' yet have never been to one. They seem to represent solid suburbia in an iconic way.
I don't use Tupperware . . . my food storage is done with this and that and the other thing, at home. I do use plastic containers to send my kids' lunches to school with them
(this one has fried rice with shrimp and a couple of little sides)
I ran across a few things this week I might like to put in some Tupperware for storage . . . there were these Lebanese pastries
(which are now all gone, and which were utterly delicious!) and there was this cake – which might have been interesting to bring to a Tupperware party
This was in the bakery department of my local supermarket. I don't know which part of the cake I would most want to save . . . I really wish I'd bought the thing, in retrospect.
Maybe I'll go back to see if they still have it. Or another one like it?


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NOAA official asks EINnews to withdraw story concerning gulf seafood safety
A U.S. government spokesperson reacted sharply today to an EIN news story questioning the safety of gulf seafood, saying "the veracity of the federal government seafood safety protocol or results are not in question by any qualified scientist." EINNEWS said it stands by its story.
The official, Christine Patrick, the lead public affairs officer for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, demanded that EINNEWS withdraw its story.
NOAA and the Federal Food and Drug Administration earlier this week issued a joint statement giving the "all clear" to the consumption of Gulf of Mexico seafood.
The agencies based their approval on what they said were tests on 1,735 tissue samples including more than half of those collected to reopen Gulf of Mexico federal waters.


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lorenbake needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 71 designs submitted by 38 freelance designers.
logo for a marketing company, with a swirl, maybe blue and orange logo.
Traffic Blend
Perfect Blend of Targeted Traffic
Desired Color Scheme:
orange, white, blue
Desired Style:
cool style
Accepted File Formats:
Standard Web Formats (.jpg, .gif or .png); Vector Formats (.eps, .pdf or .ai)
Just launched a new online marketing company called Traffic Blend, looking for a really cool logo. Something maybe with a swirl or blending effect in the middle of the two words.
This will be used for our site logo, business cars and letter head.
 Thanks in advance and good luck!
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Shun Large Higo Nokami Gentleman's Knife
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- Summary
With its slim profile, light weight and folding blade, the Higo Nokami knife allows you to enjoy the precision of Japan's legendary Shun cutlery anytime, anywhere. Regarded as Japan's first pocketknife, the Higo design dates from the mid 19th century.
- Foldout razor-sharp blade of high-carbon stain-resistant VG-10 steel.
- Perfectly sized for cutting steak at dinner or slicing fruit and cheese for a picnic.
- PakkaWood handle is resin-infused for lasting moisture resistance.
- Handle is inlaid with a silver-and-brass emblem from an ancient samurai family crest.
- A simple locking mechanism holds the 3 3/4"-long blade firmly in place while in use.
- Handcrafted in Japan.
- Dimensions & More Info
- 3 3/4"-long blade.
- 7 1/2"-long handle.
- Use & Care
- Always use caution when handling sharp objects.
- Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as stone, metal or glass.
- It is not advisable to use any knife but a meat cleaver to cut through bone, as other blades can be easily damaged.
- Hand-wash with warm water and a mild detergent; rinse and dry immediately.
- Avoid cleaners containing bleach or citrus extracts.
- Sharpen as needed. With regular use and honing once a week, your knife should not need sharpening more than once or twice a year.
- Sharpen your knife at home using a whetstone or knife sharpener designed to sharpen at a 16-degree angle, or have it sharpened by a professional.
- Store knife in a safe place to protect its edge and prevent injury.
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Orders received by 9:00 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday will arrive the next business day; orders placed Friday through Sunday will arrive on the following Tuesday.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Penn from Beautiful knife! I don't eat steak, but I still think this is an excellent knife. I use it as a part of my daily carry, reserved for food. The beautiful craftsmanship makes me want to show it off to everyone. It's super sharp, handles well, and is an overall marvelous knife.Date published: 2018-10-05Rated 5 out of 5 by DakotaT from Wonderful knife for steak. I bought this to use as a steak knife that I could take with me to restaurants. Cuts steak like a dream, I couldn't be happier.Date published: 2015-09-03Rated 5 out of 5 by KnifeFiend from Great Knife! First of all, the knife pictured here is not the exact model of Shun Gentlemen knife that was purchased. The knife delivered to me must have been a newer model. The insignia and bolts are slightly different. So, please update the picture with the most recent model. As far as construction quality, this knife is absolutely beautiful and amazingly constructed. The attention to detail is immaculate! The only possible flaw that I can find with the knife is the thickness of the blade. It could actually be a little thinner. This thing will slice through a medium rare steak like butter. However, if you are cutting a piece of firm fruit you will have to push a little bit due to the thickness of the blade. My Opinel slim no 10 is better at cutting an apple or tomato. That being said. This knife is marketed as a foldable steak knife and I have not come across a better one at this point in time.Date published: 2014-12-29
I am trying to order this item but it says the item is no longer available. Will you restock? Please assist in placing an order. thanks.Hi Tommy, Sorry, this knife has been discontinued from our assortment.Date published: 2020-01-13
Does this version have the Shun logo on the blade?Hi dscottd, Yes, this knife has the Shun logo on the blade.Date published: 2019-11-27


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a favourite of ours at FMH, DJ Bryan Jones' first installment of four throwback mixes that we have had on rotation at the fmh hq for a little while now.
and while we always recommend the full listen-through (especially when we're talking about a release by one of the greats), skip to our favourite part to get your ears wet with a sample of what's to come.
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