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MaxPreps has become one of the mainstays of the West Coast Jamboree, supporting the tournament in many different ways.
Welcome to the West Coast Jamboree website. First, our thanks to all 148 teams that participated last year. It was a great event, and generated more than $30,000 for the host schools.
We are very proud to celebrate the 20th year of the West Coast Jamboree, founded by Dave Jackson (who now serves on the WCJ Board of Directors). We hope those teams who have enjoyed playing in the past make a special effort to attend this year's 20th anniversary.
Also note that senior athletes are eligible for our Scholarship Program, which has awarded more than $20,000 for college expenses. Details are on the WCJ Scholarship Program page.
We plan on having space for 160 teams in the event, which will take place Friday, Dec. 27, Saturday, Dec. 28 and Monday, Dec. 30. (Note there are no games Sunday, Dec. 29.). If you are interested, please fill out an application as soon as possible.
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Thanks for your interest, and we hope to see you in December.
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13 Oct 2004
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Perfect Home Products Industries Co offers a five-piece revolving bar set ideal for mixing drinks at home
To appropriately toast any special event, one needs the right tools and accessories. When it comes to bar and drinks accessories, Hong Kong manufacturers can offer the widest range of well-designed and affordable products.
A successful manufacturer of bar accessories is Perfect Home Products Industries Co, which offers products that are both functional and appealing. According to manager Andy Cheung, the company excels in the production of bar accessories and cheese containers made of wood and stainless steel from Japan.
Popular items include a five-piece revolving bar set (model BS-005W), equipped with necessary tools including an ice bucket, a shaker and coasters, that is priced at US$12.40 FOB Hong Kong.
The price of a shaker alone starts from US$2.80, and is available in different forms and sizes, ranging from 350ml, 500ml or 750ml to 1 litre.
"Our strength lies in an interesting mix of product lines, creativity and finishing," Cheung notes. "Although the functions of such accessories are static, there is still room for improvement in the designs of handles and overall shapes."
Apart from OEM orders, Perfect Home Products is also engaged in the production of "open items", featuring in-house designs or clients' ideas. In addition, the company has established an in-house brand - Perfect Stainless - which is dedicated to stainless steel products such as barware and kitchen tools.
Established in 2003, the company operates a 4,000-square-metre factory in Guangdong Province on the Chinese mainland, which employs 120 workers. Monthly production is 300,000 pieces of bar accessories. It requires a minimum order size of about 6,000 sets for the revolving bar set and 9,000 pieces for shakers. Delivery takes 45 days after order confirmation to its major markets in the US and Europe.
A veteran maker of innovatively-designed bar accessories is Courtesy Ltd. Director Calvin Leung notes that the company's corkscrew with an integrated foil cutter (model EZ-Pull) is an "evergreen product".
"A modified version of this 2-in-1 self-climbing corkscrew has an appealing design featuring a window that allows users to see the upward movement of the cork," Leung explains.
To make it more sturdy and durable, the company not only sources ABS from Taiwan to make the body but also employs an advanced technique to weld two separate body parts together. The handle is made of synthetic rubber imported from Japan and Taiwan.
"The popularity of the product has inspired a lot of copy versions on the mainland. However, the copycat's quality is definitely below par. Our competitively-priced product also easily beats similar models from Switzerland, France and Holland," Leung says.
Courtesy's other well-received designs include a foil cutter (model EC11) that serves as an ideal promotional gift for wine makers, as well as a champagne bottle opener (model EM09) that removes the cork gently.
Thanks to two decades of experience in making wine accessories, Courtesy has secured a strong foothold in both the OEM and ODM sectors.
The company has a 260-worker, 5,300-square-metre factory in Guangdong Province. Monthly production of the EZ-Pull model is 15,000 pieces, while models EC11 and EM09 total 50,000 pieces each.
It has a minimum order value requirement of US$2,500, with delivery taking about 35-40 days after order confirmation. Major markets are the US, Europe, Australia, South Africa and South America.
Yet another maker of innovative bar accessories is Fully Golden Ltd. It offers about 30 designs every year at extremely competitive prices, according to merchandiser Molly Mo.
Founded in 1994, the company generates about 80% of its sales from stainless steel flasks, with the rest coming from cigarette cases and card cases.
The company's LA Collection brand has won wide international acclaim for quality and innovative design, Mo claims. Major buyers of the company's products include department stores and design houses in Europe and the US.
"We have witnessed quite steady growth in our markets worldwide," Mo says, adding that prompt delivery and reliable service have been the keys to success.
Production is done at the company's 40,000-square-foot factory in Shenzhen on the mainland, which sources stainless steel from Japan and Korea. It has the capacity to make up to 80,000 flasks a month. Fully Golden seeks a minimum value of US$5,000 per order, with delivery taking 45 days after order confirmation.
Hong Kong manufacturers of bar and drinks accessories have a wide range of products, innovative designs and attractive prices to bring joy to the most discerning connoisseur.
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My youngest son came running in recently to show me a fragile finding that he had rescued from the yard. He was cradling the pieces of a robin's egg broken in half. Did the baby bird make it?
Later, I was listening to a podcast and the speaker told a story of how baby birds hatch.
"Most species are born with an egg tooth, which is like a small beak made just for breaking out of the shell when they are ready to hatch. The egg tooth falls off later.
Mother birds do not assist in helping them break out of their shell because
they wouldn't be strong enough to survive if they did.
The baby has to swirl around inside, pecking tiny holes in a circle around the middle of the egg to weaken it enough to crack it. This is called the Pip.
The baby also has to throw it's head forward and back within the egg to do this, thus strengthening the neck so that when it is out of the egg, it can hold it's head up to receive worms or bugs from the mother."
I happen to have three kids at varying stages of "hatching" out of their shells. At just about every stage in parenting, there seem to be these points of letting go after allowing kids to try things on their own. Even my college aged son was recently putting off getting his utilities turned on in his new apartment. It was driving me crazy because I wanted to get online and intervene. He kept saying "I got it mom!" Pip, peck, Pip, peck. Oh, it's hard to watch them when I just know I could do it better and faster!
A nanny I knew once saw me reach down to tie my three-year-old son's tennis shoes (at the time he was three, now he's the one in college).
I guess he was slow at it and I was trying to juggle an enormous baby on one hip and get going at the same time. She looked at me and said, " You need to let THAT kid crack eggs."
Crack eggs? What?
She started rattling off about some parenting guru guy that she followed and that "helicopter parenting" was this thing where you did too much for your kids and they just didn't develop independence properly.
I tuned her out pretty much after the words "You need to…" because my child knew how to tie his shoes and I was just in a hurry and I couldn't believe the nerve of this young girl who wasn't a mother giving me parenting advice!
I dismissed the thought of it…
Until a package came in the mail and she had sent me two full sets of TEN of these parenting CDs from this guy! Now, my son was well behaved and not a tantrum thrower or anything so why did she do this? I don't know but she was a little cocky in general so I'm pretty sure I groaned and threw them in a corner in my mudroom.
But then I pulled one out. And I listened…
"Children need to be given the opportunity to fail. They need to be given the chance to make a mess. Parents who try to do everything for their kids inhibit their growth and then take away the chance for them to build strength and confidence through risk, to gain self-esteem and grow in their understanding of the world."
He recommended these different tasks at different ages that they should have the opportunity to try. At age three, let them crack eggs.
Because we don't want them to….it's messy, they get shell in the batter, they get dirty, egg gets on the floor, it's a cooking hassle and we can just do that part so easily while they just dump in the flour we've measured.
Because their fingers are little and fumbly, and they might squeeze it and ruin the whole cake!
IF all of those things happened, would it really be a disaster?
Or could he gain confidence and get better at this skill and others where his internal voice says, "I can do it. It's ok, I can clean it up and try again."
So I tried it.
I said, "Today we are cooking and you get to crack the eggs."
Elation from my son.
I was truly a ridiculous wreck because he's my first child and I'm kind of neat in the kitchen and I knew this would end badly…but his face was priceless! He felt so big and was so excited.
I fought back every wince and said "you can do it" and "it's ok, you got most of it in, I'll wipe that up"
And he did it, and he tied his shoes and he climbed the tree and he drove to a friend's house and drove a date to the dance and went off to college and he's still cooking today and trying to get his utilities turned on in his new apartment!
The egg tooth is falling off but I still try to peck for them some. I still get confused about what stage to let go of what things during all of these transitions.
It's a balance.
Sometimes we still need to hand something to them and help. Other times we need to get out of their way.
Grandfather Papa Ed always reminded me that when he was 17, he was in World War 2 defending our country in the trenches of France. He is my reminder to let go sometimes. Other moms remind me to hang on just a little bit more sometimes.
It's a balance.
Your thoughts? Do you struggle with when to hang on or help and when to let them do things on their own?
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Refresh…click…refresh – I sat looking at my UC Application, wondering which college would admit me and where I would continue my education for the next four years of my life. As soon as March rolled around and decisions were delivered, this was the only thing on my mind; I obsessively clicked away trying to figure out which colleges I would have to choose from. I remember sitting in the lobby of the Holiday Inn while on vacation, finally seeing what my options were. Like many students, I ended up applying to all the UCs because I was told it would improve my chances but I did not do my research on almost any of them. Ultimately, I ended up choosing UCD but it was for all of the wrong reasons.
The reason I choose Davis at the onset was because truthfully, I thought it would be easier academically because it was lesser known. It turns out that is not the case. UC Davis is in fact challenging in its academic rigor as well as pushes students to the height of their potential, preparing them for their future careers appropriately. Ultimately, choosing a school based on perceptions might not be the best method to make such a momentous decision. What ultimately made me love UC Davis the way I do is its beautiful environment; immensely nice people; engaging college atmosphere and youthful culture.
Fast forward to today, I am currently a fourth-year Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major pursuing a career in medicine. UC Davis has treated me well from the onset; starting as a freshman, I quickly and smoothly made friends in the dorms and acclimated to life as a college student. The friendly environment coupled with the informative resident and academic advising allowed me to thrive socially, academically and personally. During my first year I utilized all of the tutoring services that UC Davis had to offer as well as the professors and TAs, who always made themselves available to students whenever they needed extra help.
After becoming comfortable, it became easier to add on more to my academic workload and pursue activities that interested me. These activities included joining volunteer clubs; community service groups; intramural sports; securing a part-time job as a Peer Adviser, professional groups and many other things the campus had to offer. My story is not unlike my peers and the important takeaways are that UC Davis fosters an environment that encourages involvement, an active college experience, and the pursuit of academic excellence.
I became a better person by getting involved, pushing myself academically and engaging in discussions with like-minded scholars and renowned professors. UC Davis has allowed me to discover myself and uncover the kind of person that I want to be after my undergraduate career. I encourage everyone reading this to drop preconceived notions they might have about a campus or university and actually go out and experience it. Without visiting Davis, experiencing the place for myself and giving it a chance, I know I would have regretted my decision. Looking back on it now, I am amazed that my misperception turned out to be such a fortuitous decision that allowed me to grow as both a man and scholar and brought me closer to my career at the same time.
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South African Contemporary History and Humanities Seminars
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Seminar To Launch Museum Frictions At The CHR
L To R: Premesh Lalu, Ivan Karp, Leslie Witz, Ciraj Rassool And George Abungu.
The highly successful South African and Contemporary History and Humanities Seminar, has been in operation since 1993 and it is co-hosted by the History Department and the Center for Humanities Research.
Established with the aim of creating a forum where members of the UWC academic community, as well as interested academics form other universities, can meet and engage in academic discussion around issues in South African historical studies, the Tuesday seminar has been much more than that. Since its inception, its scope transcended South African historical studies and the UWC academic space, hosting scholars from all over the world and engaging in cross-disciplinary debates.
All papers are pre-circulated in advance and taken as read in order to facilitate and enrich the discussion. Hard copies of the presented papers are available at the Centre for Humanities Research and at the History Department a week before. Copies of previous seminar papers are housed at the CHR archives.


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Today's SBQ was suggested by Sharon and is:
When you find yourself making a lot of mistakes in various stitching projects do you find it better to muddle your way through or do you take a brief break from stitching? If you do take a break, how long do you take?
Oh my goodness, yes I take a break! There's no point in continuing on when you're obviously either tired, having trouble counting/concentrating or whatever the problem is. I try not to wait too long before going back to it, though, or I'll run the risk of it becoming a UFO. In fact, when I discovered that one of my UFOs had been started in the wrong place on specialty, printed fabric, I frogged all of the stitching and the next day, I started stitching in the right spot. I think it's important not to allow yourself to be defeated and lose momentum, so the sooner you can pick it up and have some success with it, the better off you are!


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Immerse yourself in an environment designed specifically for personal and creative discovery.
We offer comprehensive study in aesthetics as well as scholarly, historical and technical studio instruction. Your first two years of study balance art and general education classes; junior and senior year classes then shift to your specialization area as well as portfolio development. The unique programs and outstanding faculty help you develop your craft while earning a professional degree.
Housed within the college of Fine Arts, the art department has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design since 1979. We also offer the state's only master's degree in studio art.


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The retail finance market in India has regained its lost sheen as loan disbursements in this space is likely to see a 29 per cent annual growth and is expected to touch a whopping Rs 4.2 lakh crore by 2011-12.
"The huge untapped demand, coupled with the rebound in profitability for financiers, is expected to spur a boom in retail finance in the coming years," Infrastructure lending major IDFC said in a research report.
Not too far in the past, regulatory forbearance and a cyclical downturn in the economy had taken the sheen off the lucrative retail finance industry. Pursuant to which, the market grew by a meagre 8 per cent over FY08-10 against around 50 per cent CAGR over FY05-08.
The growth in the retail finance disbursement would be largely driven by improving affordability, increasing propensity to consume and the fact that the penetration level of retail finance loans is still low.
"We expect annual disbursements in the segment to accelerate to 29 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over FY10-12 to a whopping Rs 4.2 lakh crore in FY12."
India, home to one of the world's youngest population (480 million people under the age of 40 years), offers a perfect ground for proliferation of retail finance. On the back of improving income demographics and thereby higher affordability, penetration of retail assets was on the rise.
The report further highlighted the fact that the higher income bracket in the country is growing faster. The number of households in the lowest income bracket has fallen in absolute terms from 41 million to 31 million.
Besides, the proportion of house holds with annual income below Rs 10 million falling to 36 per cent from 46 per cent over FY10-15, the report added.
"Burgeoning middle income households ideal market for retail loans, at a time when asset prices are stable and affordability is rising," it said.
There are as many as 480 million Indians (or 41 per cent of population) in age group of 15-40 years with high material aspirations, on the back of increasing urbanisation. Besides, India has a high proportion of young people who are not wary of borrowing.
There is ample scope to expand as auto penetration remains low, as also the 2-wheeler penetration. In mortgages there is ample scope to grow, besides credit card penetration also lags, the report added.


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Call it deception or not but Deception is a staple child's play for Soriano and his minions. They deceptively believe they have the truth even if they have not done the research to prove it, a defining factor of all cults.
Most of their arguments are strongly illogical or at most laughable. For example often in an argument with them, they desperately try as much(but in vain) to prove that their cult(founded in 1980) is the true Church.They believe the Bible mentions their church by name. They desperately want to find the phrase "Church of God" in the Sacred Scriptures. This is the way their argument goes;
"What is the name of God's church, as given in the Bible? It is the 'Church of God.' Our church is called the 'Members of Church of God International.' Therefore, ours is the church God founded."
This argument is facile!
Not many people will be impressed with such an argument but rather many will have trouble not laughing aloud. The problem is that the verse(1 Corinthians 1:2) they usually present does not contain the phrase "Members of Church of God International." Look it up, you will not find anything as Members of Church of God International. This fact alone backfires on them terribly and when they are presented with this logic, they pull from their bag of tricks again by suggesting that "We do not claim to be the Church founded by God, we are affiliated to the Church of God as indicated in the Bible" a staple Child's play on their minds again. There is no affiliate Church either.
When you continue zeroing on that, the next desperate attempt they resort to is either start abusing you or changing the topic and resorting to every kind of denigration. And any way type the phrase "Church of God" in google and you will get results of as many 'Churches o God" and NOT "Members of Church of God International". You want a little dramatic effect? Here is a snap shot………..
Where is MCGI there? Do we call this name games? Wow! And BTW, the Iglesia Ni Manalo, a sister cult to the MCGI, also uses these tactics!
These people are like magicians. They like to play games and in this case word/name games. MCGI is purely a name game based on some Scriptural text to dupe people into joining one of the greatest religious hoax in history.Why can't Soriano's followers realize this? Because they are programmed to believe falsehood!
Because they are constantly embedded with fear of bringing reproach upon their MCGI group, they heed Soriano's(not God's) directives like headless chickens. For this reason, the blind MCGI followers remain the blind! By instilling fear into their followers, MCGI leaders are able to keep their members and their financial contributions. Yes, the MCGI cult uses this clever cult tactic out of fear of losing members and ultimately losing money.
Dear brothers and Sisters, do not be deceived! Listen to Soriano and you listen to the devil. Both use the same words and games! The MCGI incessantly pollutes the minds of their followers with false reasoning and outright lies. They are in chains of darkness and their end is perdition (2 Peter 2:4). Their condemnation has been long hovering above them;
"….because of them the way of truth will be blasphemed. And in their greed they will exploit you with false words. Their condemnation from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep" 2 Peter 2:1-22
"But if you embrace the errors of these nations that dwell among you, and make marriages with them, and join friendships, know ye for a certainty that…..they shall be a snare and a pit in your way, and a stumbling-block at your side, and stakes in your eyes, til the Lord your God take you away and destroy you" Joshua 23:13
And the Lord Himself loathes such as these;
"I will not communicate with the choicest of them…… Depart from me, ye malignant ones!" Psalm 140:4; 118:115
Apostles and their successors marked these perverts and avoided them;
"A man who is a heretic, after the first and second admonition avoid: knowing that such a man is subverted and sins, being condemned by his own judgement." Titus 3:10-11
"Turn your thoughts away from a non-Catholic, turn away your ears, so that you may have strength to grasp life everlasting through the One, true and Holy Catholic Church. Our Lord warns all the faithful: they must not put any faith in heretics or schismatics." St. Augustine
What has been done has been done. We can not do much other than praying for them. They are still our brothers and Sisters. Despite knowing the real "truth" behind the cult they slavishly devote their lives into, they stay in the cult out of fear of losing family members and friends.
They know the wrong in the MCGI but are told that it is wrong to admit that themselves! They are aware of Soriano's lies, but sadly continue praising him out of fear and that is how they end up being trapped in the cells of MCGI cult.
Pray "that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will." 1 Timothy 2:26


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Thank you for supporting Sempervirens Fund on Giving Tuesday! Your generosity helped us exceed our goal of $2,500 – which means that we'll be providing meaningful outdoor experiences for even more underserved students!


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I hope you all had a fantastic Memorial Day weekend! It feels like it was so long ago now. I spent my Sunday morning on Memorial Day weekend running my second Boston's Run to Remember race. Last year I ran the half marathon and it was hands down my favorite half to date. This year I was definitely struggling to get my training into gear in time for the race, and as a result I decided to switch to the 5 mile race instead. I was bummed at first because I've never had to downgrade or back out of a race before, but I knew I needed to be smart and not risk an injury, especially with the Chicago Marathon on the horizon. I have to say, the experience of running the 5 mile race has me thinking I may do the 5 mile instead of the half marathon again next year. Let me break down why… Continue reading
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The Chicago Marathon and One Year Later
I have some exciting news, I managed to make it through the Chicago Marathon lottery and be selected as a runner this October! I actually didn't plan on running a marathon this year, after my first one last fall I was pretty content with just riding out this season with a handful of half marathons and some 10ks. Then one of my closest friends, Ashlee (who was also my relay partner for the Martha's Vineyard 20 Miler), decided she wanted Chicago to be her first marathon this fall. I couldn't pass up the chance to run Chicago and celebrate Ashlee's first marathon with her, so I threw my name into the lottery. How we both managed to be selected out of 70,000 entrants is beyond me but I can't wait for October 12, and there's some serious training to do before then!
On a much different and more somber note, I can't write a post on April 15th without recognizing what this day meant a year ago, and how the Boston and running communities have changed since. The morning of April 15th 2013, I was interviewing runners at the Boston Marathon starting line. For some this was one marathon of many, for others this was their first, and I was so incredibly excited for them. That joy and excitement for them that morning quickly changed to fear and angst later that day. I have friends who were affected and family members of friends who were affected on April 15th, as many people do. Thinking back on that day, that entire week really, it feels surreal, like a dream almost. Now we're a year later, and it's inspiring to hear how so many of the victims have been able to make unbelievable amounts of progress since they were injured, injuries that are both visible and those that are not. Their strength is something I honestly can't fathom.
I can't really watch the footage they're replaying on the news and I don't really want to revisit all of the emotions from that week. I'd rather look ahead, and you better believe I will be out there this coming Marathon Monday, cheering on the runners of the 118th Boston Marathon!
Off-Season is Officially Over
Ok, I know I've been totally slacking in the blog department for a few months. For the most part it's been the off season and things haven't been that exciting. I did go to Martha's Vineyard for a race and, shortly after, California where I got a serious dose of spring fever during morning runs in 50 degree weather. But all in all it's been mostly routine gym sessions and maintenance-distance runs with a few yoga and barre classes mixed in between.
But off-season no more! I'm struggling starting to transition back into training for my first half marathon of the year, the Boston's Run to Remember held in Boston during Memorial Day weekend. I ran it for the first time last year and it quickly became my favorite half marathon for many reasons. I've never run the same half marathon more than once (except for that one time the Allstate Boston 13.1 half marathon fit perfectly into marathon training), so that should say something.
Last year's Run to Remember race was so well organized and was so meaningful. Not only does the race honor Massachusetts Law Enforcement Officers, but also last year's race was additionally meaningful given the events that had taken place just over a month prior. Sean Collier had registered for the Run to Remember last year, and race officials made sure it did not go unnoticed. Each runner was given a special bib dedicated to him and there was a tribute at the start of the race. The kind of stuff that gives you goose bumps and reminds you why you run, and value the fact that you are able to run.
If you're in the Boston area on Memorial Day weekend, I highly recommend taking part in this race. Not only is the race well-managed and run along a great course, but the additional meaning behind the purpose of this race makes it worth it in itself.
Race Recap | Allstate Boston 13.1 Half Marathon
The Allstate Boston 13.1 half marathon was this past weekend. I ran this race last year, so I had a sense of what I would be working with. My overall impressions last year were that this race was organized very well and getting in and out of the race site was very easy, the course was on a super flat road along the ocean which can be pretty, yes, but I personally found it more boring. After running along the water (which makes up the bulk of the course), there were a couple of trails that definitely weren't big enough to accommodate the number of runners trying to get through, but overall a good race. I've never repeated a half marathon race before, but the timing was right this year to get a half in as part of marathon training and this race worked out for my training schedule.
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Hi Loves <3
I just returned from the SHORTEST, yet, most amazing trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico!
The reason I went on a short 3-day trip, was because I was on the hunt for my wedding venue! Keep reading to find out if I did indeed find one in Cabo!…
During the hunt, I was able to tour some amazing resorts, as well as try some of their delicious restaurants! Since there were so many- I nailed it down to my two favorites:
This hotel has three sister resorts all besides one another, and all very beautiful. The one I specifically went to was Pueblo Bonito Rosé. This resort has a vibrant pink color, beautiful views of the rock formation, and AMAZING food.
This hotel was unbelievable. I toured every inch of it, and I was consistently blown away by each room, restaurant, and pool. If you are looking for a luxurious stay, this place is definitely it.
Check out my photo diary from the trip below…
So, after the amazing trip, we did indeed find a venue in beautiful CABO! I can't waiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit. Of course, more posts on that to come…
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Leaders of President Barack Obama's deficit reduction commission are recommending the Smithsonian Institution museums get less money from Congress and begin charging admission fees instead.
The proposal Wednesday by the bipartisan commission leaders suggests Smithsonian funding be cut by $225 million. It says the difference could be made up by charging about $7.50 per visitor in admission fees.
The same section suggests $75 million in cuts to the National Park Service and suggests a slight increase in visitor fees.
Smithsonian museums have been free since 1846. Proposals to charge admission come up periodically but don't go far.
In 2008, California Rep. Xavier Becerra, who serves on the Smithsonian board, promised to "fight tooth and nail" against ever charging admission.


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Health workers in Jinja district are living in fear of contracting Tuberculosis (TB) as a result of handling patients without protective gear. Our reporter visited some health facilities in Jinja and found nurses treating TB patients without surgical masks and gloves.
Jinja Regional Referral Hospital has registered an increase in the number to TB patients over the last three months. Florence Anyait, the in Charge of the TB Unit, says they registered 110 TB patients between January and March this year compared 60 cases registered between October to December last year.
According to Anyait, despite the high number of TB cases, the hospital last received surgical masks and respirators two years ago.
Gertrude Nakazibwe, a Nurse in the TB ward, says they also lack containers to store sputum samples, which compromises their health. Nakazibwe notes that two of her colleagues have already contracted TB, which has affected their immune system.
She asks government to consider supplying eggs and milk to TB units like they used to do five years ago to boost the immunity of health workers.
Samuel Muchwa, a laboratory technician at Njeru Health Centre III, says they operate in a very small place, which compromises the health of the medical workers.
Dr. Frank Mugabe, the National TB and Leprosy Programme (NTLP) Manager, acknowledges the challenges the health workers are facing. A program review conducted in 2013 indicates that less than $30,000 (about Shs85m) is allocated by the government to NTLP and about $2m (Shs5b) to the National Medical Stores (NMS) for TB drugs.
He however, notes that the allocations excluded funds for TB reagents and a laboratory supply, which resonates with the limited funding at a time when the country has about 400 multi-drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR) patients.
Mugabe says that NTLP is currently conducting a nationwide survey aimed at understanding the exact number of people infected by TB, understanding the challenges health facilities face while treating patients among other issues. He says that through the survey, government will be able to refocus the areas of funding and address challenges facing the health work force.
Efforts to get a comment from NMS spokesperson, Dan Kimosho on the failure to supply respirators to health facilities were futile as he is in Kenya for official duties. The programme manager argues that for TB to be controlled, it has to be looked at as a national epidemic, which is in line with the Maputo Declaration of 2005 where African countries were advised to do so.
TB, the world's top infectious disease killer, claims 5,000 lives each day, according to World Health Organization (WHO). According to WHO, Poverty, malnutrition, poor housing and sanitation, compounded by other risk factors such as HIV, tobacco, alcohol use and diabetes, can put people at heightened risk of TB and make it harder for them to access care.


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In millions of DIY shops across the globe, the one tool that is almost as essential as it is overlooked is the workbench. The myriad operations that require a piece to be held down, planed, chiseled, drilled, etc., all require a solid workbench to make these manipulations work well, accurately and safely. However, too many woodworkers don't pay enough attention to their benches. Those that do are often overwhelmed by the choices available—the skill necessary to make a bench is pretty significant—and the choices of materials are even more daunting. A typical workbench made entirely of hardwood in the "old school" fashion can easily involve a price tag that includes a comma (or, if you're in Europe, a space three numbers down on the left). Most home DIY'ers aren't interested in that kind of financial commitment, but they still need a place to call their 'woodworking home'. So what's the balance between a workbench that requires you to sell your first born for the materials and one that works well enough for a novice home DIY'er to gain the experience needed to perhaps consider a traditional hardwood bench? A plywood top!
Workbench Top
Laminating three or four layers of plywood to create a dimensionally stable, rigid, heavy, robust and sturdy workbench top offers an economical alternative to purchasing several dozen (or even hundred) board feet of expensive beech, maple, oak, ash or other typical hardwood associated with workbench tops. However, one of the problems associated with laminating so many layers of plywood together is how to clamp them properly so they set perfectly. The construction of a workbench base is a little beyond the scope of this article—and there are literally hundreds of articles on how to build a workbench (both top and bottom). The focus here is how to build a top composed of three or four layers of plywood.
Using Plywood for Workbench
Why plywood? Plywood offers so many positive attributes for a workshop workbench that it's almost worth asking WHY NOT? Plywood won't warp; it's dimensionally stable and it also provides a lot of the necessary heft a workbench needs to remain stable when items on the top are being worked. The key to making a plywood top work is in how to fasten each layer to each other— drywall screws and a vat of wood glue will work perfectly to make this happen. The key is to make sure you have about six or eight clamps on hand so you can temporarily hold the layers together while you affix them together with screws as the glue sets up. Typical dimensions of a woodworking benchtop are approximately 24 x 72" (60 x 180 cm). Your dimensions may vary, of course—as you may have a shop with more or less space for your bench to occupy. The dimension of 24" is critical, however; this allows you to obtain at least two layers per sheet of plywood; plywood sheets in North America are often 48 x 96". If money is no object, you can make your bench wider, the excess pieces can be put to good use for other projects. Cut the layers to the desired dimension and clamp the layers together (one at a time).
Using Screws
Important note. Don't use too many screws to attach the layers together! It doesn't take that many to hold the layers together until the glue dries. Your workbench has holes for bench hooks, bench dogs and other holdfasts. Be careful that you don't put screws into a place that you will put a vice, bench dog holes, a holdfast or some other adjustment to the top. It helps to make a drawing of the top and note the location of the screws used. When attaching the third (or fourth) layers to your benchtop, the only thing you have to worry about is accidentally overlapping screws from a previous layer. With this third (or fourth) layer firmly attached, you should now have an incredibly heavy workbench top that will contribute significantly to ensuring your bench doesn't move when you're working on it. Consider a plywood top! Economical, heavy, stable and with a coat of oil and very light paste wax—beautiful to boot!


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I totally agree with the synopsis of this issue. I thought for sure we covered expert review in section 10, the Process section of wsc-usecases. We don't. I propose we add a subsection to 10 (I suggest putting it first): 10.n Expertise and Experience By its very nature, the public reviews of the deliverables of this working group via the W3C standards process will provide pertinent and timely input from researchers and practitioners in a variety of disciplines, including usability and design, security, and accessibility. That feedback may be based on experience with other standards efforts, experience prototyping or developing software or devices, experience with deployment or use of software or devices, or other forms of anecdotal evidence. This data represents experience and knowledge that has not been or cannot be captured via document principles, previous studies, or the working group's testing. The working group will use such feedback to inform our recommendations. Mez Mary Ellen Zurko, STSM, IBM Lotus CTO Office (t/l 333-6389) Lotus/WPLC Security Strategy and Patent Innovation Architect Web Security Context Issue Tracker <firstname.lastname@example.com> Sent by: email@example.com 04/13/2007 07:54 AM Please respond to Web Security Context WG <email@example.com> To email@example.com cc Subject ISSUE-34: Formal studies don\'t cover disability access adequately, use experts too - (public comment) ISSUE-34: Formal studies don't cover disability access adequately, use experts too - (public comment) http://www.w3.org/2006/WSC/Group/track/issues/34 Raised by: Bill Doyle On product: All >From Public working group comments Formal studies don't cover disability access adequately, use experts too where it says in 2.1 Document the status quo: The Working Group will catalog existing presentation of security information and corresponding user interpretations reported in user studies. please consider You can't limit the user interpretations that you integrate into your data to formal studies. Formal studies are often not available that cover people with disability-adapted delivery contexts. You need to open the gates to allow for the advice of experts and some anecdotal experience from users in building this reference base of experience. Why? Most studies that attempt to test for statistical significance don't have the numbers of people with ability diversity to control for that or even let the experience of people with disabilities count much. So weaker forms of evidence than formal studies have to be relied onReceived on Tuesday, 17 April 2007 13:38:43 UTC
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Get to know this tip before traveling .
By Charlene Nerima
For many people from Europe and surrounding continents, it is summer time and as such it is a time to jet
on wonderful and warm adventures.
But what should you bring and what can you do without? Here are a few steps travelers can take to make packing perfect.
Step 1: Weight, size….
Understand limitations. Traveling by car, with an empty boot to fill? In this case, the more the merrier! But for those traveling by air, it is worth looking into weight and size restrictions to eliminate those last minute surprises when checking it at the airport.
Most airlines enforce a 50 pound weight restriction for checked bags. So you need to pack cautiously, lest you end up emptying half your suitcase at the airport.
Step 2: The essentials
Make a master list of everything needed, every day. This list can include all the basics, like a toothbrush and toothpaste, and all personal must-haves, like special face cream or hair straightener. Now, keep this list and re-use it for the next trip!
Step 3: Mix and match
Forget total outfits. First, consult the local weather forecast. Then, choose a basic color theme and stick with it – blacks or navies, whites or creams – so that can pack a set of mix and match basics. Pack familiar items – now is not the time to experiment with new pieces. Leave behind articles which wrinkle too much or show wear too easily.
And take muitfunctional pieces like a blazer or cardigan to coordinate with pants or a dress. With the space saved, there is room for one or two extravagant items – or for souvenoirs picked up along the way!
Step 4: Shoes, shoes, purses and shoes!
Oh the agony! Again, sticking to a color theme will make decisions so much easier. Take a comfortable pair of shoes, as traveling always involves a lot of walking. Now, take one pair that can dress anything up with for the evening. And finally, wear the biggest pair while traveling. As for purses, the same rules apply – take one for the day, which can possibly double as a second carry-on bag, and a little bag for the evening, which can easily slip into the suitcase.
Step 5: Toiletries
Searching for a little piece of home away from home? For many people, that comes in the shape of toiletries and cosmetics. Always remember the 100 ml rule – anything larger than 100 mls can only be packed in checked luggage. And collect samples of favourite brands to use during the trip. This will drastically reduce the volume of toiletries required.
Step 6: Accessories
If there is one area people can pack a few outstanding items in, this is it! Pack all the basics, and sneak in a few extras just in case. Those sparkly earrings? Check. A bangle bracelet? Why not?
Step seven: Packing vs unpacking
One last rule? The less you pack, the less you have to unpack!
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2018 Foundation Annual Report is Available Online
2018 Foundation Annual Report is Available Online
The American Quarter Horse Foundation has released its 2018 Foundation Annual Report, and it is now available to download.
The Foundation Annual Report contains complete statistics for 2018 scholarships and grants, a list of American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame inductees, a list of Foundation donors, financial statements and other information about programs and services.
Download the 2018 Foundation Annual Report.
As the related philanthropic organization of the American Quarter Horse Association, the Foundation connects horses and people through charitable giving in order to develop and support programs or initiatives that preserve our horse's legacy and further the overall well-being of the American Quarter Horse and the people who comprise the Quarter Horse family.
To learn more about the Foundation, visit www.aqha.com/foundation.
AQHA News and information is a service of the American Quarter Horse Association. For more news and information, follow @AQHAnews on Twitter and visit www.aqha.com/news.


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When fitting the Olympus 17mm prime lens to the Zenmuse X5 or X5R camera, this Balancing Ring is screwed onto the filter thread of the lens to help balance and stabilise the camera on the gimbal.
The ring weighs 33gm and uses the 46mm filter thread, meaning it will also fit the 12mm and 25mm Olympus lens when a heavier balancing ring is required.
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Clan Soldorak Announces 'Khorvaire's Deepest' Mine in Goradra GapNews for Barrakas 22nd, 998By David Noonan
Clan Soldorak Announces 'Khorvaire's Deepest' Mine in Goradra Gap
KRONA PEAK—Bruun Soldorak said on Sar that ore extraction will begin this month at the clan's Glitterdeep mine in Goradra Gap. With two main shafts extending two miles below the surface, the clan claims that Glitterdeep will be the deepest known mine.
"Within a few short weeks, we'll start a new chapter in the glorious history of Clan Soldorak," Bruun said. "We plan to share our new prosperity with our neighbors both beyond the clan, bringing them metal ore in both quality and quantity undreamed of."
The clan has been excavating the main shaft and more than 200 miles of tunnels for more than a decade. Bruun Soldorak's father, Gerrim Soldorak, did much of the initial prospecting and mine architecture shortly before his death in 987.
Excavation of the mine stopped for eight months last year after an incursion of strange monsters in the tunnels forced the clan to mobilize for war. Clan Soldorak rebuffed offers of assistance from other clans, and to this date no one outside the clan has seen anything other than one of the main shafts.
The very existence of the mine is controversial in the Mror Holds. The deep canyons of Goradra Gap are known to be home to strange, hostile monsters that periodically emerge from deep underground, and dwarves outside Clan Soldorak worry that the Glitterdeep will give such beasts easier access to the surface world.
About the Author
David Noonan is a designer/developer for Wizards of the Coast. Before coming to Wizards, he was a daily newspaper reporter in Washington state. Apparently the city hall beat is good practice for an Eberron campaign.


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Barton Cardiology welcomes Dr. David Young to our superior team of physician specialists here in South Lake Tahoe.
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from Seinfeld's Reddit AMAPosted: January 6, 2014 Filed under: comedy Leave a comment
[–]HallucinoJER 232 points 11 hours ago*
Hello Jerry, then again since we're not friends (yet) I'll call you Mr. Seinfeld.
When you were a kid, what was your ultimate "one day if I'm rich I will…" fantasy?
Did you fulfill it yet?
First of all, I love being called Mr. Seinfeld. In fact, all my children call me that. It's funny that you should ask this, because this was something I loved to do as a kid with my friends was sit on my stoop and think "what would we do when we were rich" when we were kids in Long Island. And I remember thinking "The greatest thing you could do if you were rich would be to have a go-kart track."
I don't have one. I do have a long driveway in my house in Long Island, and sometimes I ride on it on a scooter. And that makes me feel like Richie Rich.
Richie Rich, that comic book, made me anxious. Just the whole thing was kind of weird, it brought out strange, uncomfortable emotions of envy, and you know, sadness. He had parents, but it was one of the most depraved comic books of all. I wonder if it still exists, it can't possibly still exist.


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"Our inspirations have always come from places outside of fashion and San Francisco," say local designers Jill Giordano and Brian Scheyer of Gr.Dano. "However, this season's collection was inspired by both, namely the opening of 'Balenciaga and Spain' at de Young." The husband-and-wife duo, who also won this year's Discarded to Divine eco-fashion competition, looked to the "ultra-modern" shapes of Balenciaga as the starting point to their fall 2011 collection, which features vague references to matador and flamenco style and a mix of masculine and feminine silhouettes. Take a peek at our favorite looks for the collection in this slideshow, and check out the rest of the garments at grdano.com.
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Anti-secrecy group supports soldier accused of leaks
There are new details in the case of an Oklahoma Army intelligence analyst suspected in the biggest leak of classified information in U.S. history.
Private 1st Class Bradley Manning is accused of leaking classified government documents to the website wikileaks and he faces a court-martial this spring.
In Feb. 25-year-old Manning pleaded guilty to some of the charges against him.
In a statement, he admitted he illegally gave wikileaks hundreds of thousands of documents as well as a 2007 video of a helicopter attack in Iraq that mistakenly killed innocent civilians.
Tuesday an anti-secrecy group, the Freedom of the Press Foundation, released a recording of that statement.
In the statement, Manning is heard explaining his disenchantment with the US military while serving as an intelligence analyst in Iraq.
"We became obsessed with capturing and killing human targets on lists and on being suspicious and avoiding cooperation with our host nation partners," Manning said.
He also said, "They dehumanized the individuals they were engaging and seemed to not value human life by referring to them as 'quote, unquote dead bastards.'"
While many disagree, a spokesperson for Freedom of the Press Foundation said they believe Manning's actions should be commended rather than condemned.
In June, manning will face a court-martial on 12 charges, including the charge of aiding the enemy.
He is already facing a maximum of 20 years in prison for the offenses to which he has already admitted guilt.
MORE: What the Freedom of the Press foundation says about Manning.


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To commemorate the release of the Parent's Guide to STEM, the New York Urban League will host a conversation with expert panelist with opportunities for the audience to join the conversation to discuss how the corporate and public sector can prepare students for careers in a new economy. The panel discussion will include strategies from practitioners, parents and highlights directly from the new Parent's Guide to STEM.
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Panelists and Speakers include:
Bill Holiber, President and CEO, Daily News/ NYUL Board Chairman
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Arva Rice, President and CEO, New York Urban League
Jay Hershenson, Senior Vice President, CUNY
Jim Gordon, Group VP of Corporate Brand and Reputation, Time Warner Cable
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Oh to be young again. This is how I spent my evening. Part 1 of a busy graduation weekend. Tonight is the prom. The boy is mine. My handsome son Patrick. And his girlfriend is quite pretty too 🙂 Make a cute couple, don't ya think? Yes, I do have a life beside hunting down coupons. I bet you didn't think that was possible.
Now, don't think I wasn't scheming up the next good deal. I did stop at ShopRite on the way home and picked up next weeks circular. Oh boy, it's a doozy. There is a huge Kraft/GM/Unilever promotion starting on Sunday. Details coming soon.


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The Indonesian archipelago of Raja Ampat has scarcely changed since spice traders passed this way in the 18th century. But as Maria Shollenbarger sails among its hidden coves on a traditional wooden boat, she wonders if the pristine beaches and rich biodiversity of these remote islands will be able to resist the tourist tide much longer.
Becalmed. This is the word sailors have used for centuries to describe the kind of utterly placid sea that surrounds me. Smooth as a mirror, it reflects vast skies above, hides vaster mysteries below. It's dawn, and I am at the far eastern edge of Indonesian waters, on the deck of a traditional phinisi sailing boat called the Alila Purnama. We rocked and rolled gently on the tides as we made our way north from the port town of Sorong, on the coast of West Papua, where I had boarded. But at around 5 a.m., we dropped anchor. Now, as light tints the air, all is still: the sea, the ship, the sky.
We're 12 miles above the equator—which we crossed during the night—moored in one of the many bays of Wayag Island, surrounded by jagged lava peaks clad in dense green jungle. The view is prehistoric. Coco palms sprout in rough rows out of sheer cliff walls. Bright-white crested cockatiels perch in their fronds like a scattering of coarse sea salt. Eddies of mist drift in deep silent canyons. No houses, no other boats, no people visible in any direction, all the way to the horizon.
My six fellow travelers and I—all strangers when we boarded, we are quickly becoming friends—have just woken up on the second day of a six-day expedition in Raja Ampat, a chain of 1,500-odd islands strung like rough-cut emeralds across nearly 29,000 square miles off the west coast of West Papua. Bookended by the Pacific and Indian oceans, and anchored by four large islands (Raja Ampat means "Four Kings" in Bahasa, the official language of the country), it's one of the most physically ravishing, historically intriguing, richly biodiverse places I've ever encountered. In the eighteenth century, it was the nexus of the lucrative spice trade over which the Dutch and English battled for control. In the mid-19th century, the Victorian explorer Alfred Russel Wallace identified and named hundreds of species of flora and fauna on his more than 70 expeditions. In 1860, he lived alone for three months in the jungles of Waigeo, the northernmost of the four main islands—a voluntary Crusoe observing in its natural habitat the flamboyantly plumed bird of paradise, then found only in this archipelago.
In more recent times, Raja Ampat has become a destination for divers, nature enthusiasts, and escapees from modern life. They're drawn in part by its terrestrial beauty, but most come primarily for the marine life, said to be among the most diverse on earth. This abundance is a happy by-product of a confluence of oceans: The Pacific's deep-sea currents deliver nutrients to Raja's shallow, sun-warmed waters, setting up a complex food chain that ranges from microscopic organisms to giant hawksbill turtles, sperm whales, and mantas with ten-foot fin spans—with about 1,300 species of every colorful, delightful, and freakish coral-dwelling fish you can imagine in between. If Raja Ampat sometimes feels like the setting for Jurassic Park above water, below it's pure Finding Nemo.
Despite its gorgeousness, Raja has remained relatively off the radar to all but a fairly intrepid lot, for this isn't one of the easiest places in Southeast Asia to reach: The most direct route involves a flight from Jakarta to Sorong. Nor is there a surfeit of fine hotels here; in fact, there are hardly any.
Yet it is precisely the absence of tourist development that is the key to Raja Ampat's appeal. All of these islands—very few of them inhabited—provide a seemingly endless bounty of inviting shoreline with powdery beaches to discover, inlets to kayak, bays in which to float, and black volcanic peaks to climb. Since most visitors have only a week, two at most, to explore it all, liveaboard boats provide the best mobility and access. Most are geared to serious scuba divers, with comfort being secondary to the number of dives per day. But over the past few years, several more luxurious boats have launched that cater to the adventure-seeker who also wants a 90-minute deep-tissue massage at the end of the day. Like the Alila Purnama, they have notable cuisine, a wine cellar, turndown service, and massage therapists. They also hire the most proficient captains and dive masters—locals or long-time residents who are deeply familiar with the topography of the archipelago both above and below the surface.
The charter fleet Silolona Sojourns, owned by Patti Seery, an American anthropologist who has been based in Indonesia for 25 years, was one of the first to offer this kind of well-considered service here. The_ Silolona_, a five-berth_ phinisi_ launched in 2004, was joined in 2012 by the three-berth Si Datu Bua. Both vessels are a beautiful reflection of Seery herself, outfitted with textiles and local crafts presented to her over the years by Indonesian tribes that have adopted her. Then there's Amanresorts, which has run its liveaboard,_ Amanikan_, out of Amanwana, its tented camp on Moyo Island, near Lombok, since 2009. It is small, intimate, elegant, and, like Aman resorts everywhere, extraordinarily expensive (a five-night cruise starts at $33,500 per couple). A more accessibly priced boat, the Tiger Blue (owned by Malaysian and British entrepreneurs David Wilkinson and Nigel Foster), which first set sail in 2009, may have simpler berths but the crew are still first-rate.
The 151-foot teak beauty that I'm sailing on launched in 2012 and is operated by the Singapore-based company Alila Hotels and Resorts. As with the Tiger Blue, travelers can book individual cabins for just a few weeks each year—most high-end phinisi boats are taken over as private charters by families or groups of friends for the majority of the high season, which runs from November through April. The sailings so far tend to attract well-heeled expats based in Asia—Australians, Europeans, Americans. Like many of the better ships in these waters, the Alila Purnama was handcrafted in the boatyards of South Sulawesi by the renowned master builders of the Bugis tribe—legendary pirates and navigators who dominated eastern Indonesia's waters for centuries and whose ruthlessness struck fear into the hearts of Dutch East India Company traders.
From the outside, the Alila Purnama is a traditional phinisi, but the interiors were designed with rigorous attention to aesthetics and sustainability. In the five cabins, white linens dress the king-size beds, mother-of-pearl tiles line the showers, and plush robes and pretty rattan totes for beach visits stock the closets. The master suite, on the second deck, has windows on three sides and its own private sun terrace. On the main deck, a spacious living/dining lounge is tended 24 hours a day, and on the second deck, there's a small but lovely library featuring a well-curated collection of literary classics, some easy beach reading, and photography books on the region. In a discreet concession to modernity, the library also has a 42-inch flat-screen TV for watching movies in air-conditioned comfort on hot, sticky nights.
But scenery aside, it's the 16-man crew that really distinguishes the Alila Purnama. On the third morning, Bagus, our gentle, drily funny majordomo, appears unbidden by my side with filtered coffee and watermelon juice, having figured out my favorite spot on the main deck, to which I've been making a beeline the moment I wake up (dawn here is not a time of day you want to miss). We want for little. One evening the chef sends out platters of spring rolls; another, wafer-thin pizzas just when passengers start feeling peckish. Glasses are never allowed to empty, wet towels disappear and warm dry ones are quietly draped over shoulders, and every return from an afternoon at the beach or a snorkeling session is met with jokes and fresh juices or iced tisanes.
Over breakfast—eggs flavored with Balinese sambal, nasi goreng (an Indonesian version of fried rice), and the sweetest mango imaginable— we parse the day's agenda. The dive master, Mario, who trained as an architect, renders his dive plans on a whiteboard, each a minor masterpiece featuring grinning clown fish, gamboling turtles, and vast gardens of coral. The cruise director, Annalisa, a tiny, supremely competent Tuscan powerhouse, charts our course on maritime maps.
At each stage of the journey, there's adventure for those who crave it and straight-up sybaritism for those who don't. On the fourth day, we drop anchor just after first light at a reef known as Manta Sandy, where the massive rays swoop in by the dozen and hover over rock groupings while schools of angelfish clean them, gently nibbling parasites from their undersides. Our early arrival means we have the reef almost entirely to ourselves. Some of us dive, and some of us snorkel, watching the divers from above. By the time other boats arrive, we're sunning on deck, sipping fresh fruit juices, ready to sail away once more. On the tiny, castaway-perfect island of Mios Kon, we lounge on a slim crescent of beach and, chilled beers in hand, watch the sun set from daybeds arranged in a neat line under a row of umbrellas—a temporary private beach club erected during our lunch.
Chris Court shares the highlights of his trip to Indonesia.
On our last afternoon at sea, we stop in the waters off the mountainous island of Gam and take the tenders to Yenbeser, a small village in a shallow cove surrounded by jungled cliffs. Dozens of children play-fight and frolic on the beach and in the water. "Good afternoon!" they shriek excitedly in Bahasa as we wade ashore. Noldi, our dive guide, chats at the dock with his brother, a fisherman who has just brought in a haul of Spanish mackerel; we buy one nearly three feet long for a little under a dollar to have as a sashimi starter with our supper.
We expect to enjoy that starter at the communal dining table on the_ Alila Purnama's_ main deck, where we've eaten every night. But the crew have other plans for us. Just before twilight, we speed back to shore, into a hushed cove partially obscured by a ledge draped with vines. As we approach, we see the dim glow of firelight: Dozens of lanterns, dug into the sand across the beach, radiate an orange glow. A sand sculpture of a saltie—the enormous saltwater crocodiles that once upon a time lurked in Raja Ampat's waters (but don't anymore, Mario hastens to assure us, at least not this far north)—regards us with lantern eyes. A teak table, beautifully set with white linens and silver, sits beneath a bower of Balinese silk that has been strung between tree trunks. There are skewers of fish, grilled prawns, filet mignon, roasted spiced corn, fresh salads, and a sublime bebek betutu (Balinese stuffed duck), all cooked in a makeshift barbecue pit a few yards away. The mackerel sashimi is sweet and delicate, as only a fish that has been in the water just hours before can be. We eat and drink barefoot in the sand to a gentle sound track of waves lapping the beach a few feet away.
Later, back on the Alila Purnama, we have a final glass of wine on the bridge deck. The sea is once again still, as on the first morning. We speak of the busyness in the boatyards on Sulawesi, where more and more craft are launched into the waters; of the buzz surrounding these islands among our well-traveled friends; of ru- mors of luxury hotel companies eyeing sites on islands not so very far from where we've sailed. In the manifest quiet of the indigo sky, the tranquillity of the islands around us, all the talk of change seems abstract, insignificant. And no matter what happens, what changes are visited upon these islands, they'll always be magical. Still: Get here soon, while becalmed moments remain to be had.
Boats depart from the Indonesian city of Sorong. Booking agents can arrange the necessary domestic flights, including the one from Jakarta.
Alila Purnama 62-361-236-384; from $12,750 for six nights for two people.
Amanikan 94-11-203-5700; from $33,500 for five nights to charter the boat, which accommodates up to six people.
Silolona 62-361-286-682; from $2,820 per night for two people.
**Tiger Blue **44-207-792-8884; from $6,800 for seven nights for two people.


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Bunions are a condition of the foot that affects women more than men. It manifests as enlargement of the 1st Metatarsal Phalangeal joint (the big toe joint). It can be painful with redness and swelling. But it can also form without pain. Ay its worst, the sufferer experiences pain on walking and wearing closed shoes.
There are many different manifestations of bunions, depending on the foot type and function.
It involves a deviation of the big toe joint, with swelling from a Bursae that forms on the joint. It can be painful at any stage of development, or it can form without much pain at all. Some people are not even aware of the changes in their feet as the bunions develop over many years.
Bunions are caused by several factors.
1) Fashion footwear have a lot to answer for. The shape of pointed shoes have a tendency to push the big toe across from its correct position. Although many women can wear these shoes and do not get bunions. It depends on other mechanical and structural factors as well.
2) Excessive pronation or collapsing arches can also play a role in the formation as the foot tends to toe off too much on the big toe, often leading to callus formations on the big toe and the 2nd-3rd metatarsal areas. Some feet are predisposed to excessive pronation.
3) Dropping arches caused by compensation for tight calf muscles, lead to tension of the Flexor Hallucis Longus which is a tendon that runs in the arch and attaches to the big toe, leading to a joint space narrowing of the big toe joint and an osteoarthritic change in the joint. Pain can be associated with these changes.
4) There may be an inherited tendency to Bunions, they may run in the family. One could inherit a foot type called Metatarsus Primus Varus, that involves a larger gap between the 1st and 2nd Metatarsal Bones. This gives the foot a wide forefoot appearance. The big toe invariably is forced to deviate laterally due to the shape of footwear. This type of deformity may need surgical correction to reduce the InterMetatarsal Angle.
5) Young women who have, or develop bunions, are termed as having Juvenile Hallux Valgus. These feet have inherited the features of faulty foot function that can lead to early bunion development. If there exists a family tendency, then take early precautions to prevent the bunions from forming. deformity. If the biomechanics are dealt with early enough, bunions can be prevented.
Catching bunions in their early stages would be ideal. Going to the GP to get painkillers is not the best option, as it does not deal with the cause. Proper identification of the predisposing factors, footwear advice, biomechanical correction and stretching can reduce pain. Soft tissue mobilising, manipulation and Compex treatment can reduce pain.
However once the deformity is there, and the arthritic changes have occurred, only surgery can alter the cosmetics of the foot. If the bunion is free from pain, one can chose to live with the foot as it is.
Some cases have no choice due to the extent of the condition, surgery to improve cosmetics is advised. Once surgery has been performed I advise that one seeks Podiatric advice to deal with the underlying biomechanical faults. Should this be ignored there is the potential for recurrence of the bunion, or it is common for other types of symptoms to in the foot. Some patients have reported pain in the forefoot or under the metatarsal heads.
Bunions hardly ever occur in isolation. There are normally initial signs of hard skin formation, callus on the heels, medial side of the big joint, 2nd metatarsal head and big toe. Often a corn arises on the small toe, as a wider foot does not find too many comfortable homes in the tight fitting shoes that are available.
Shoes are never designed with bunions in mind, and how many women are willing to adjust to meet the needs of their feet, especially executive business women.
The type of biomechanics that lead to bunions also have an effect on the rest of the posture, knee, hip, back, neck problems and occasionally migraine type headaches.
So a fault in the foot has an influence on the whole posture. Awareness of the signs are important for early detection and treatment.


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October jobs report beats expectations
Despite the government shutdown and debt-ceiling fiasco, the economy added more jobs than expected in October. The economy added 204,000 jobs last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics report.
That's better than the past year, on average, when job growth has averaged 190,000 per month. Revisions also added 60,000 more jobs to August and September. The jobs report suggests that the economy is picking up in spite of everything that Washington has done to get in its way. In terms of payroll numbers, "there were no discernible impacts of the partial federal government shutdown on the estimates of employment, hours, and earnings," the Bureau of Labor Statistics said.
It's not all good news, however. The unemployment rate rose slightly from 7.2% to 7.3%, based on a separate survey that counts furloughed workers as "unemployed on temporary layoff." In fact, the unemployment rate probably should have been higher, as some furloughed workers were misclassified in the survey, BLS says. But even if you discount furloughed workers, the number of employed people overall fell overall. And more are dropping out of the labor force altogether, as the participation rate fell by 0.4 percentage points to 62.8%, which could partly reflect the shutdown hit to consumer confidence.
Still, US stocks went up on Friday in response to the jobs report; the S&P 500 rebounded from its worst hit in 10 weeks to end the week up.
On the whole, while the jobs numbers were better than expected, the labor market still has a long way to go before it approaches anything close to pre-recession levels. "October's results beat expectations, but expectations were low," concludes former White House economist Jared Bernstein.
The shutdown is still expected to have hurt the economy in other ways. The halt to government activity disrupted private-sector business across the country, slowing growth. While some of that business will be made up for later, not all of it will: Vacations to national parks won't be rescheduled; crab fishermen lost days in the season they won't get back. That's why analysts are expecting a hit to GDP growth this quarter.
So the fact that the recovery is continuing despite Washington is a good thing. But it could also be doing even better if Congress stopped sabatoging growth every few months.


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Artist in La La Land - Paper Play
Here's the Headless Horseman from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Ms. Witch puppets can be cut out, assembled, and used as party decor or given out as favors.
I'm not quite sure what to make of this paper puppet fox in a chevron dress... let's just call her stylishly creepy!
Melissa enjoys featuring artists on her blog who share her enthusiasm for paper play. She can be contacted for custom designs via her website, Etsy shop, and Facebook.


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I have an administrator user account but there is no folder showing up in C:\Documents and Settings. All of of my documents are in a folder called "User" instead of "Nettie". How can I change the "User" account to be "Nettie" or move EVERYTHING over to my name?
Are all of your documents, photos, videos, and such still on your computer?
If so, then you could just create a new user account and move all of your media to the new account.
I was afraid of that.....got lot's to transfer over. This will take quite awhile. Thanks for the reply.
You're welcome. By the way, it shouldn't take that long, all the computer has to do is move the files from one folder to another. If you need any help with this, post back.
How to Change the Default Location of the My Documents Folder
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How to change the default location of "My Documents" folder
But I will have to set up email, desktop background pic, and all my shortcuts I have saved on desktop, to new account. I don't know how to do all this.
Desktop Background Picture:
1. Click Start, Control Panel.
2. Double-click Display.
3. Click on the Background Tab.
Move Shortcuts and Folders from Desktop to Desktop.
1. Log on to the old user account.
2. Open My Computer, and create a new folder under the C:\ root directory called "TRANSFER" without the quotes. Essentially, in the end, the folder will be C:\TRANSFER.
3. Highlight all of your shortcuts, folders, and such and copy them to that transfer folder.
4. Log off, then log on to your new user account.
5. Open the C:\TRANSFER folder, and copy everything back to your desktop.
To set up your email, this depends on the program and the provider. Googling will help you.


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The housing market is short on supply all over the country, which means it's a home seller's dream come true. But to sell your luxury home quickly and for a desirable price, it is important that your home's features are attractive to your target market. Even if you don't plan to sell any time soon, there are features you can invest in to optimize your resale value. Use this guide as a start, and then ask your realtors which features you should consider adding next.
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Maximize your Time
by Jennifer Slattery
Today I'd like to share a few ways to avoid time-sapping pitfalls while maximizing every moment for optimum productivity. In A Woman After God's Heart by Elizabeth George, she talks about foregoing the good to find the better and foregoing the better to find the best. In writing, this means evaluating each moment in order to determine the best use of your time.
Organize your day around your creativity. For example, I need silence when I write. It took me a while to realize this, and initially, I went through my day following my to-do list without really evaluating each moment. As a result, I'd start with household chores and sometimes leave writing until the evening when my husband and daughter were home. Now I do the majority of my writing during the school day and do edits and critiques (which require less focus) in the evening. I do my blog posts in the morning while my daughter gets ready for school (largely while she takes her half-hour long shower–ugh! If you've got teens, you understand).
Stay focused! This is a biggie and takes a bit of self-control. Especially if you have an Iphone that beeps every time you get a message or text. In fact, you might need to shut off your phone and disconnect your internet until your creative writing time is done. Here's why…to write effectively, you need to immerse yourself in your work. Every time you pop out of story or book world to check an email, send a text, or pop in on Facebook, you're breaking the flow. This is especially true in fiction. Great stories are written by authors who become their characters and temporarily leave reality to slip into story world. If you're teetering between reality and story, you're largely remaining on the surface of your creativity.
Watch out for the email monster. Between Gmail, Yahoo, and Facebook messaging, I get about 100 emails a day. A while back, after two days of spending a great chunk of my day dealing with emails, I realized what a time sapper this was. Now, I deal with emails at one set time. (I will periodically check my Iphone for important messages.) This is especially helpful when dealing with all those annoying "reply all" emails. By waiting until the conversation is done, I can get the jist of it by scanning one email–the last one -and can quickly delete the rest. This has been much more time-effective than popping in and out.
Utilize every moment. I don't watch television or movies because they don't stir my creativity. (You may not be able to say the same.) Novels and books, however, show me strong writing and awaken my muse. Because of this, I read to relax. This means even when I'm relaxing, I'm learning. I also have projects and tasks that I can pick up whenever a spare minute arises. Let's say I have five minutes between dinner and church each Wednesday. I can either spend those five minutes watching television or reading, or I can work on an edit. Five minutes a week over the course of a month equals just over a half hour. Most often, though, I'll have three or four "five minutes" sprinkled throughout a day, resulting in maybe an hour by the end of the week and four hours by the end of the month. That's a lot of time.
Find ways to multi-task (when possible). For example, I clean the kitchen at 3, when my daughter gets home for school. This allows me to connect with her while she eats her after-school snack, and while we chat, I putter. (This has also helped our relationship as she's less inclined to talk if she thinks I'm trying to initiate a conversation. But if I'm "just hanging around" so to speak, she relaxes and starts to jabber.)
Most days, my daughter catches the bus to school, but on Wednesdays, she has late start so I drive her. Not wanting to waste time, I do my errands on Wednesday morning since I'm out and about anyway. And I lump my errand-type tasks together. This saves a great deal of time. Instead of driving to the library and home again on Monday, the grocery store and home again on Tuesday, and the post office and home again on Wednesday, I hit everything in one go. Which means, if it's Monday and we're out of certain things, we survive. And no, my family hasn't starved and the house hasn't collapsed.
This also requires a bit of pre-planning. Gone are the days of waiting until three oclock to plan dinner. Instead, I plan a week's worth of meals, make a list, and get everything I need in one shopping trip. I do the same with housework. I operate on a schedule, cycling through our house by cleaning one area or item per day. And yep, while cleaning, I make the most of my time, either by spending a moment with my Savior or by brainstorming. And if I mop the floors on Tuesday and they look a bit dirty on Monday, I don't sweat it. They'll get done in due time.
I refuse to give in to writer's block. When I hit a wall, I hit my knees. I believe God has called me to write and has a purpose in everything I write, therefore, I trust Him to give me the ability to follow through. (You can read more of my thoughts about this here in a post entitled, How Big is Your God.) And He's been faithful. Every time. In fact, I start each day with prayer, laying out my responsibilities and asking God to help me fulfill them. If I hit a major block, I assume He's asking me to spend more time with Him, so I do. The result has always been exponential.
*As a side note: One thing I refuse to cut from my week, however, is time spent communing with or serving my local body. As writers, it's easy to justify not serving. After all, when I write for Christ to the World, I'm reaching countless radio listeners in 23 countries. Surely my time is better spent doing that than teaching a small Sunday school class. Except God placed us in a local body for a reason, and we are a vital part of our church's health. Besides, I've found when I put God first and do things His way, He takes care of everything else. Every time.
What about you? Any time-saving tips to share?
She writes for Christ to the World Ministries, The ACFW Journal, The Christian Pulse, Internet Cafe Devotions, and Jewels of Encouragement. Working under Tiffany Colter, the Writing Career Coach, Jennifer enjoys helping other writers strengthen their manuscripts through critiques and beta-reads. She also co-hosts Living by Grace, a modern-day "meet at the well" Facebook community. Visit her online at http://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com.


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The Casa Grande Valley Historical Society was founded in 1964 as a non-profit organization. The Museum collections include historic artifacts, archives, an extensive photograph collection, and several historic properties. The collections, exhibits, and properties portray the development of mining, agriculture, railroad expansion, settlement, and technology in the region.
In 2010 the Casa Grande Valley Historical Society Museum was awarded the El Merito award by the Museum Association of Arizona in recognition of outstanding volunteer service. The museum was founded by volunteers and continues to be operated primarily by the work and dedication of volunteers at all levels of leadership and service. The Museum has recently been nominated for the 2014 IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service. We are honored to be recognized as a leader in preservation and community support for the Casa Grande region.
The Mission of the Casa Grande Valley Historical Society is to collect, preserve, interpret, and disseminate the history of the Casa Grande Valley.
The Vision of the museum is to curate collections and exhibits that celebrate our diverse heritage; to provide inspirational educational and public history programs; and to foster cultural experience and education through exhibits, events, and programs.
Regular Season: September - April
Regular Hours and Days:
12 noon - 4pm
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Summer Season:Open First Fridays June - August
Summer Hours and Days:
June 7th
July 5th
August 2nd
Noon - 4pm
First Fridays only
Holidays (Closed):
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and Easter Sunday. (Most Major Holidays)
Adults: $5


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We spoke about coconut oil uses and benefits, how coconut oil can help you lose weight. What are the other uses of coconut oil?
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Coconut oil is known for its excellent anti-bacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal properties thanks to anti-inflammatory effect of Lauric Acid. Thus, coconut oil can help relieve problems with digestion, fight cold sore, and boost immune system. Antioxidants extracted from virgin coconut oil can significantly reduce inflammation, joint inflammation and even help with arthritis more effectively than many prescribed drugs.
Stay tuned, we 'll continue our Essential Coconut Dossier on Coconut Oil Benefits.
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Suspect arrested in fatal hit-and-run in Lake Tahoe
Tahoe Daily Tribune
A man is in custody in connection with a fatal hit-and-run on U.S. 50 in South Lake Tahoe.
Joseph Chesler arrived at the South Lake Tahoe Police Department at 5 p.m. Friday, according to California Highway Patrol.
He was arrested within an hour on suspicion of felony hit-and-run.
Construction workers discovered the body of 33-year-old Trevor Bright in a ditch off the eastbound side of U.S. 50 near the Motel 6 sometime before 5:45 a.m.
Bright was riding a mountain bike across U.S. 50 at an unknown time on June 26 when a driver struck him and did not stop.
Chesler was booked into custody with a $125,000 bail.
An SUV was impounded as evidence.


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A film by Pierre Jolivet
- Drama Thriller
Lucas is 46 years old. A high-profile cop. The Marseilles' weapons trafficking boss.Maya is 25 years' old. She's a young narco cop in Paris.As it so often happens, weapons and drugs mingle.And Lucas and Maya will meet. Maybe not coincidentally.Flag, heists, informants... their investigations overlap.Their lives too.Because their story started long before they met...