text:
New calendar shows university's 'big brains'
(Column ~ 10/25/05)
I love wall calendars. The months aren't so exciting, but the photographs are usually great. They evoke a mood or capture a moment of history or a family portrait. There are all sorts of calendars from the funny to the sublime. But until now I've never heard of one that featured "Big Brains."...
Officials: Cape tries to avoid TIFs to safeguard tax base
(Local News ~ 10/25/05)
Cape Girardeau has tried to avoid using tax-increment financing to attract new commercial developments because it could cut into property tax revenue for the local school district, city officials said Monday. "We have tried to minimize the impact on the schools," city manager Doug Leslie said at a joint meeting of the city council and the Cape Girardeau Board of Education. "We will use it very judiciously."...
Firefighters called when recyclable materials catch fire
(Local News ~ 10/25/05)
A fire smoldered for several hours at a recycling center on Monday as firefighters had to break through recyclable materials to douse the flames. Cape Girardeau firefighters responded to Heartland Industries, 1310 Southern Expressway, shortly after 6 p.m. Upon their arrival, heavy fire was located in the center of a roughly 150-foot unit of cardboard and paper ready for recycling, chief Rick Ennis said...
Kidnapped goat returned; investigation ensues
(Local News ~ 10/25/05)
On Friday someone sneaked inside the security fence at the Sigma Chi house in Cape Girardeau and spray-painted the fraternity's mascot, a goat named Sharon. Early Sunday morning the fraternity reported the goat missing...
Family, friends lead vigil for convicted Cape man
(Local News ~ 10/25/05)
Family and friends used prayers Monday evening to show their support for a Cape Girardeau auto dealer convicted of arson and mail fraud in federal court. About 125 people attended a short prayer vigil at Cape County Park for Gregory A. Sparkman, who faces a minimum of 15 years in federal prison...
'Living legend' tells of duty in military
(Local News ~ 10/25/05)
A living legend gave his account of his service with the U.S. Air Force on Monday to cadets in the ROTC Air Force. Retired Air Force Gen. Seth McKee spoke at Crisp Hall to at least 20 cadets at Southeast Missouri State University. McKee became one of only three four-star generals from Missouri, attending Southeast Missouri State University from 1934 to 1937. The 89-year-old veteran served nearly 40 years as a commanding officer through World War II, the Cold War and Vietnam War...
I-55 guardrail repairs planned
(Local News ~ 10/25/05)
A Missouri Department of Transportation maintenance crew will repair the guardrail on southbound Interstate 55 at Center Junction on Wednesday. Traffic will be reduced to one lane from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., MoDOT officials said.
Defensive line played shorthanded
(Professional Sports ~ 10/25/05)
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Rams defensive end Leonard Little, in mourning after the shooting death of a younger brother, had an excused absence for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Team president John Shaw said he had been led to believe that Little would return to the team Saturday night after attending the funeral of Jermaine Little earlier that day in Asheville, N.C. ...
Old Bethel
(Editorial ~ 10/25/05)
Earlier this month, a group of Baptists gathered at a remote area just outside Jackson near Goose Creek for a picnic and a groundbreaking ceremony. The reason: They intend, with help from a pile of 200-year-old logs, to rebuild the historic structure that housed Old Bethel Baptist Church...
Backyard fire is family tradition
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/25/05)
To the editor: Our family, in an effort to encourage unique time away from the glare of the television, often has a roaring fire in our backyard. The fire is enclosed in a fire ring and is fueled by hickory, oak or other hardwood (not garbage). With this fire, we roast hot dogs and marshmallows and cook the occasional Dutch-oven treat. Around this fire, we play guitar, sing, talk and enjoy the company of our two small children who are still not too busy to want to share the time with us...
'Art' lovers can embrace comedy's serious side
(Local News ~ 10/25/05)
Some tips if you're planning to go see the Southeast Missouri State University production of the comedy "Art": don't go expecting a gut-buster, but do go expecting to see a thought-provoking and serious exploration of friendship. "Art" is billed as a comedy, and while the award-winner does have some funny moments, the play is all serious. This play manages to be both entertaining and deeply philosophical...
Church looks to next 100 years
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/25/05)
To the editor: On Oct. 16, our congregation, Trinity Lutheran Church at Egypt Mills, celebrated the 125th anniversary of the church building. It was wonderful to have so many people gather for worship at a single service and celebrate a building that has served the Lord and the community for more than a century...
Focus? Money, not environment
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/25/05)
To the editor: U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson recently spoke at Southeast Missouri State University. Unfortunately, my suspicions were confirmed. Our representative is focused on money and big business at the expense of human and environmental health. Emerson assumed everyone shared her views as she clarified what the Iraq War is about by arguing, "I am sure that you do not like being dependent on the Middle East or Venezuela for oil." In her defense of drug companies, she argued incorrectly that pharmaceutical agriculture is all-natural. ...
Falcons hand Jets 27-14 loss
(Professional Sports ~ 10/25/05)
ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Falcons made Vinny Testaverde look every bit like a 41-year-old quarterback. Michael Vick didn't look much better. Testaverde fumbled three times in the first 17 1/2 minutes, leading to two touchdowns, and the Falcons dealt New York another road loss, beating the Jets 27-14 on Monday night...
Speak Out 10/25/05
(Speak Out ~ 10/25/05)
Shocked by protests; Thanks for purse; New Orleans labor; Loans for college; Fruits of gambling; Autumn leaves; Tamms teachers; Burning issue; Workers' safety; Nature's wrath; Carnival victims; Vote on burning; Losing leaves; This is progress?; What secret?; Positive potential; Fit firefighters; Painting a picture
Out of the past 10/25/05
(Out of the Past ~ 10/25/05)
25 years ago: Oct. 25, 1980 Southeast Missouri State University Homecoming officials are nearly as happy with what they don't see during the annual parade as what they do see; there are floats, bands, clowns and twirlers; but to the relief of all, there are no incidents; the 1979 parade was marred when spectators harassed band members along the parade route, pouring beer on instruments and tearing uniforms...
Knudtson seeks second Cape stint
(Local News ~ 10/25/05)
Backed by Jackson Mayor Paul Sander, Cape Girardeau Mayor Jay Knudtson announced Monday he will seek re-election to a second term. Knudtson made the announcement before a crowd of about 30 supporters who showed up at a vacant storefront on Main Street to loudly cheer their candidate...
Construction reduction: 2005 has been busy year, but it couldn't match 2004
(Local News ~ 10/25/05)
Last year, Cape Girardeau saw several exciting high-profile commercial construction projects get underway, such as Sears Grand, the Holiday Inn Express and Kohl's. The city of Jackson also had a big year with multimillion dollar projects like Ashley Furniture...
Skelton suggests plan for bringing troops back home
(National News ~ 10/25/05)
WASHINGTON -- The ranking Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee is calling on President Bush to remove one American brigade from Iraq for every three Iraqi security force brigades deemed capable of defending the country. Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., said Monday the redeployment formula would provide "a measurable sense of progress" that Americans need to see if the White House expects to have support for the mission in Iraq...
Bernanke to replace Greenspan
(National News ~ 10/25/05)
WASHINGTON -- Ben Bernanke isn't a household name -- yet. But if all goes well, he'll be the next chief of the Federal Reserve, wielding enormous power over the economy and the portfolios of millions of investors large and small. Bernanke, a plain-speaking former economics professor, was chosen Monday by President Bush to replace Alan Greenspan. Largely unknown to the general public when he took over the Fed in 1987, Greenspan has risen to iconic status...
Salary commission clears way for pay increases for county officials in 2007
(Local News ~ 10/25/05)
Certain Cape Girardeau county officers beginning a new term in 2007 will see a salary increase of 3.5 percent each year. The Cape Girardeau County salary commission took action Thursday to raise the salaries of county offices which are up for re-election next year. However, the raise will only be seen if county employees are given the same or higher percentage raise for that same year...
Nigeria seeks U.S. help in finding cause of plane crash that killed all 117 on board
(International News ~ 10/25/05)
LISSA, Nigeria -- Nigeria said Monday it had requested help from the United States to determine what caused an airliner to slam into the bush, killing all 117 people aboard and carving a pit deep into the earth. Aviation Minister Babalola Borishad did not rule out foul play as the reason why the Bellview Airlines Boeing 737-200 went down late Saturday north of Lagos, but said: "For now, we just believe it's an accident."...
73-year-old man dies as result of cycling mishap
(Local News ~ 10/25/05)
A 73-year-old bicyclist died on the weekend from injuries received when a car struck him last week, police say. John Campbell of Cape Girardeau died at Saint Francis Medical Center where he was treated for severe injuries. The accident occurred on Oct. 18 when Joseph V. Greene of Jefferson City was driving westbound on William Street and approaching Siemers Drive. When the car struck Campbell, he went into and almost through the windshield...
Route K resurfacing project set to start
(Local News ~ 10/25/05)
A contractor is scheduled to begin preparations today to resurface Route K from Interstate 55 to Highway 25, Missouri Department of Transportation officials said. The initial work will involve replacing in-pavement traffic sensors at busy Route K and Siemers Drive. The actual repaving with asphalt is expected to start in early November...
Cape/Jackson police reports 10/25/05
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/25/05)
Cape Girardeau...
Cape/Jackson fire reports 10/25/05
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/25/05)
Cape Girardeau...
Jess Hopple Sr.
(Obituary ~ 10/25/05)
Jess David Hopple Sr., 70, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005, at Saint Francis Medical Center. He was born May 14, 1935, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., son of Roy V. and Thelma E. Branch Hopple. He and Freida Melton were married Dec. 24, 1954, at Charter Baptist Church in DeSoto, Mo...
Abalene Morgan
(Obituary ~ 10/25/05)
Abalene Faye Skoruppa Morgan, 66, of San Diego, Texas, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005, at her home. She was born May 8, 1939, in Guadalupe, Texas, daughter of Frank and Hattie Skoruppa. She grew up in Corpus Christi and Beeville, Texas. In 1957 she married and moved to Missouri where she raised a family of five children with Kenneth Hayden, who died April 23, 2002. ...
Haunted hayride slated for Friday
(Community News ~ 10/25/05)
Scott City will hold its fourth annual Haunted Hayride on Friday, starting at the Public Works Department building. The one-night event will last from 7 to 11 p.m. For more information or to volunteer, call 264-3411.
Ina Wiles
(Obituary ~ 10/25/05)
Ina Marie Wiles, 91, died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005, at Chateau Girardeau. She was born in 1914 in Franklin, Ark., daughter of Elmer and Roxie Shell. She and Charles L. "Chuck" Wiles were married in 1933. He died in 1999. They moved to Cape Girardeau in 1995. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Jonesboro, Ark., and had been a Sunday school youth teacher, Training Union teacher, and Women's Missionary Union leader...
Patty Deal
(Obituary ~ 10/25/05)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Patty Ruth Deal, 64, of Cairo died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005, at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion, Ill. She was born June 20, 1941, in Carmi, Ill., daughter of Harry and Mary Dunker McWilliams. Before retiring she had worked at Snowners Plant and Bunge Corp. She attended Mighty Rivers Regional Worship Center...
Merritt Taylor
(Obituary ~ 10/25/05)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Merritt E. Taylor, 69, of Advance died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Dec. 23, 1935, in Kansas City, Kan., son of Earl and Ida Ellard Taylor. He and Mary Cudd were married Jan. 22, 1982, in Advance...
Mildred Hendrix
(Obituary ~ 10/25/05)
Mildred May Hendrix, 89, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born Dec. 7, 1915, at Howell, Ark., the daughter of Herbert and Gertrude Bull Renau. She married Benny W. Hendon Sr., and he preceded her in death. She then married Tom Hendrix and he preceded her in death...
Three bombs explode near Baghdad's Palestine Hotel where journalists work
(International News ~ 10/25/05)
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- A white car sped up to the thick wall protecting the Palestine Hotel and exploded, blasting out a section of the concrete. Within minutes, suicide bombers in two other vehicles struck. One of them, a cement truck, made it through the hole in the wall -- but apparently became stuck and blew up after a U.S. ...
Alpha blamed for at least 10 deaths before weakening
(International News ~ 10/25/05)
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Alpha, the Atlantic season's record-breaking 22nd named storm, left at least 10 people dead in Haiti and the Dominican Republic before moving north into the Atlantic Ocean and weakening into a tropical depression, authorities said Monday...
Rosa Parks, civil rights pioneer, dies at 92
(National News ~ 10/25/05)
DETROIT -- Rosa Lee Parks, whose refusal to give up her bus seat to a white man sparked the modern civil rights movement, died Monday. She was 92. Mrs. Parks died at her home during the evening of natural causes, with close friends by her side, said Gregory Reed, an attorney who represented her for the past 15 years...
Corrections 10/25/05
(Community Sports ~ 10/25/05)
Southeast Missouri State kicker Colin Schermann was a perfect 3-for-3 on extra-point conversions in Saturday's game at Eastern Kentucky. A story in Sunday's edition incorrectly reported a different number of kicks...
Six dead in Florida, six million without power thanks to Wilma
(National News ~ 10/25/05)
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Hurricane Wilma knifed through Florida with winds up to 125 mph Monday, shattering windows in skyscrapers, peeling away roofs and knocking out power to 6 million people, with still a month left to go in the busiest Atlantic storm season on record...
Scott City football faces big district game
(High School Sports ~ 10/25/05)
The Scott City football team has shown it can move the football. But during a 3-5 campaign, it hasn't always turned that movement into points. "We have trouble finishing," Scott City coach Terry Flannigan said Saturday...
Poplar Bluff ends Central's season
(High School Sports ~ 10/25/05)
After defeating Poplar Bluff in a tight three-set match in the final week of the season, Central's volleyball team could not duplicate that feat on Monday, falling 25-16, 25-11 to the Mules in the opening round of the Class 4 District 1 tournament at Hillsboro...
Carpe linguam: Saxony Lutheran teens are learning a lost language
(Local News ~ 10/25/05)
A sign taped to the concrete-block wall of Candy Hahs' classroom reads: "To learn a new language is to acquire a new soul." If that's true, Hahs' students at Saxony Lutheran High School are acquiring a soul to which fewer and fewer young people in Southeast Missouri are exposed...
Young people write down their thoughts about Katrina's effects
(National News ~ 10/25/05)
A high school senior, displaced by Hurricane Katrina, sits down to write about the journey that brought her from the chaotic shelter at the New Orleans Superdome to Tulsa, Okla., where she still feels lost and alone. A college freshman whose family fled safely from Katrina recounts how she ended up on a New Orleans causeway overpass, helping evacuees with medical problems...
Missouri football rankings
(High School Sports ~ 10/25/05)
Missouri state high school football rankings, voted upon by a 10-person panel of sportswriters of AP newspapers across the state. First-place votes in parenthesis, followed by team record, points and last weeks ranking. CLASS 6 Team Rec. Pts LW 1. Rockhurst (10) 7-1 50 1...
Martz will miss rest of season
(Professional Sports ~ 10/25/05)
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Rams coach Mike Martz will miss the rest of the season with a bacterial infection of a heart valve that has already sidelined him for two games. "This is very difficult for me to do," Martz said at a news conference Monday. "But I know it's the right thing to do."...
Podsednik: Persistent, pesky, productive, potent
(Professional Sports ~ 10/25/05)
CHICAGO -- The little town of West, Texas, prides itself on being the state's center of Czech heritage, maker of some of the best pastries around and the home of Scott Podsednik. And that was well before he hit a game-ending home run Sunday night that put the Chicago White Sox within two victories of their first World Series title since 1917, and the Hall of Fame asked for his bat...
Billings wary of reaction to painful EKU loss
(College Sports ~ 10/25/05)
As pleased as Tim Billings was by Southeast Missouri State's performance at Eastern Kentucky Saturday night, the coach is concerned about his players being able to shake off the last-second loss. If they can accomplish that, then Billings believes the winless Redhawks have a solid opportunity to finish the season strong...
Astros look to seal in White Sox for Game 3
(Professional Sports ~ 10/25/05)
HOUSTON -- Back in their bizarre ballpark, the Houston Astros are ready to raise the roof when the World Series resumes Tuesday night -- only Major League Baseball might not let them. The first two games were played in the cold at U.S. Cellular Field, where the White Sox took a 2-0 Series lead and moved within two wins of their first title since 1917...
Stories from Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Browse other days


text:
Denim is having a serious comeback: all shades and styles are making the rounds. But you don't want to look like everyone else, do you? Of course not. You're an independent woman with a creative flair in your wardrobe. That's why we searched and found five denim items on the market right now that will continue to hold through time, and make an original statement day after day.
The jacket (top left) will be with you for the long haul. Instead of a typical denim jacket like everyone else has, this one has length and a blazer style, making it a leader in the jean jacket trend. (It's a lightweight chambray.)
The sweet dress will transition well from summer to fall. Wear it now with sandals and then in the fall with boots and a chunky sweater.
I always love a chambray shirt, but the classic button ups bore me. This boxy, flowy variety from Anthropologie (upper right) is an upbeat twist on the workhorse shirt.
Likeswise, this peasant top from Almond (sold online and at Legion in San Francisco) is a beauty in person. I tried it on recently and was wowed by its slimming effects and boho vibe. Definitely a must-have.
And finally, my favorite clutch right now comes in—what else?—denim. This Denim Moon Bag from Lotfi was a gift that I recently received from my sister-in-law for my birthday. She picked it up at Legion and since giving it to me, I haven't put it down.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
When it comes to dating, I've always been being pretty intentional and took it seriously sooner than I should have. For example, back when I was the ripe old age of 18, I decided I was only going to date guys that I thought I could marry. I told my friends:
If I'm dating someone, and find a reason I couldn't marry him, I'll end it. Why invest emotionally and risk one of us getting hurt when I know I don't see a future?
Yikes. Way too certain for 18. :)
And although in our 20s it's much more reasonable to behave this way, lately I've noticed a lot of people putting more and more pressure on themselves to find the one. And sometimes I feel like it's too much.
So while I still have a whole whole lot to figure out about it myself, here's what I wish I could go back and tell my baby 18-year-old self about finding the one:
1. Sometimes, dating for fun is good.
I still fully believe in being oh so careful with people's hearts. But I think girls often put so much pressure on figuring out if he's the one early on that we take the fun out of it. After date one, we ask ourselves, is he the one? But is it possible to know? And more importantly, is it necessary? Sometimes, I think it's good to admit: I like him enough for right now.
Does that mean he's the one, two months in? Maybe not. But it means you like him a whole lot. And that's fun.
Also, sometimes, you need to date to figure out what you want and need. You might not have known something was a deal breaker for you until you dated a few guys who couldn't give it to you. You've gotta figure that stuff out. You might not have dated nice guys before, so you're not great at accepting good, pure love. That takes practice.
And, if you've been out of the game for a while, sometimes you need to practice - it's like interviewing. The more you do it, the better you get at it.
2. You might not know what you want.
I used to think I would marry someone who played guitar and was the life of the party and ran around juggling thirty seven million things at once. And then I dated some life of the parties and guitar players and guys who were too busy for us to find an open slot on both of our calendars. And I found out I didn't want those things. Not because they're bad things - I wouldn't mind a guitar player one bit. But because they're not my non-negotiables. There are things that are way more important to me, and it turns out those other things don't really matter.
3. You won't mess it up with the one.
The right guy will like the true version of you - not the one that walks on egg shells for fear of making a mistake. He'll like the version of you that is honest and open about her needs. If he's the one, you won't mess it up.
4. If he's the one, you will end up together.
And if you don't, he's not the one.
5. And if he's not the one, and he was really that great, think about how much better your husband will be.
If you thought he was a 10 out of 10, holy smokes, your husband is going to blow your mind. Because God doesn't bring you one guy only to downgrade you and bring you a life of discontentment. As much as the heartache hurts, it's a stepping stone to what's next. To what's better.


text:
1. Call meeting to order, additions to agenda, introduction of guests, correspondence.
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of February Meeting minutes.
4. Budget and Director's report
5. Unfinished business: a. Bylaws and Policies that affect entering contract with nCenter
b. Bozeman Safe and Lock
c. Mobile Shelving Options
d. Roof repair
e. Other unfinished business
6. New business: a. Getting ready for 2017-2018 budget
b. Other new business
7. Set April meeting date and time.
Public comment is welcome at any time during Trustee meetings. Please wait to be recognized by the Chair and keep your comments to three minutes.


text:
Geranium & Bergamot Cream
Skin Rescue Cream! Made with a combination of Shea butter, coconut oil and rice bran oil plus essential oils that...more info
Pain Relief Stick!
Made with a coconut oil and beeswax base, a combination of essential oils, black pepper, peppermint, eucalyptus,...more info
"Butterfly Dancer card" (Greeting "B")
This beautiful Butterfly Pow Wow dancer card says; "Have Faith. You are exactly where you are meant to be...more info
Special Trauma Pack Foaming Coconut Soap
SPECIAL! Get both of our coconut oil foaming soaps geared to ease the symptoms of addiction & trauma. 1)...more info
Bath Fizzies to Relax & Reduce Anxiety
Made with coconut oil for moisturizing the ski and Epsom salts & baking soda with essential oils that soothes...more info
Bath Fizzies for Aches & Pains
Made with Epsom salts, baking soda and coconut oil with essential oils geared to sooth and ease tension ....more info
Foaming Coconut Soap for Anxiety & Withdrawal
This coconut oil foaming soap is made with a unique blend of citrus essential oils that will help with anxiety...more info
Soothe Essential Oil Perfume
No essential oil is a substitute for proper medical care when withdrawing from any substance. Essential oils offer...more info
Foaming Soap for Troubled Skin
Made with coconut oil to hydrate and sooth, this blend helps troubled skin anywhere on your body. There is some...more info
Essential Oils for Addiction!
This information was taken from the soberjulie website. She is a lady with 7 years of sobriety and found essential...more info
Sun Safe Essential Oils
What is photosensitization? Lea Harris Jacobson is a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist Scholar's Program...more info
"Freedom Dancer" card (greeting B)
This handsome Freedom Pow Wow dancer represents the recovery journey. Inside says: "Recovery is discoveryRmore info
"The Tree" card (greeting A)
This card came from another of our artist's original "Vrykasana Tree" bead art. Vrykasana is...more info
"The Circle" card (greeting "A")
This card is a design that originated from one of our native beading art prints. The outside of the card...more info
"The Tree" card (greeting B)
This card came from another of our artist's original "Vrykasana Tree" bead art. Vrykasana is...more info
"Butterfly Dancer card" (greeting "A"!)
Inside says "Just dance to the beat of your own drum".more info
"The Circle" card (greeting B)
This card is a design that originated from one of our native beading art prints. The outside of the card shows the...more info


text:
Lucy in the Sky
There's a point at which this joke stops being funny and turns sad, and it's very early in its over two hours runtime.
There's a point at which this joke stops being funny and turns sad, and it's very early in its over two hours runtime.
The fact that Midnight Traveler even exists is a bit of a miracle.
Roger Ebert on James Ivory's "Howards End".
"The Ballad of Narayama" is a Japanese film of great beauty and elegant artifice, telling a story of startling cruelty. What a space it opens…
An article about the 4K restoration of George T. Nierenberg's "Say Amen, Somebody" currently receiving a limited theatrical release.
An article about the second annual Ebert Symposium, "Creating an Inclusive Cinema and Media Ecosystem," scheduled for Friday, September 27th at the University of Illinois…
An article about the 4K restoration of George T. Nierenberg's "Say Amen, Somebody" currently receiving a limited theatrical release.
An article about the second annual Ebert Symposium, "Creating an Inclusive Cinema and Media Ecosystem," scheduled for Friday, September 27th at the University of Illinois…
A reappreciation of a Billy Wilder classic.
FFC Seongyong Cho looks back at Alan J. Pakula's twisty thriller Presumed Innocent.
An interview with producer Liz Trubridge and actors Michelle Dockery and Laura Carmichael about Downton Abbey.
A hub for all of our content from the 2019 Venice Film Festival.
"Finding Nemo" has all of the usual pleasures of the Pixar animation style--the comedy and wackiness of "Toy Story" or "Monsters Inc." or "A Bug's Life." And it adds an unexpected beauty, a use of color and form that makes it one of those rare movies where I wanted to sit in the front row and let the images wash out to the edges of my field of vision. The movie takes place almost entirely under the sea, in the world of colorful tropical fish--the flora and fauna of a shallow warm-water shelf not far from Australia. The use of color, form and movement make the film a delight even apart from its story.
There is a story, though, one of those Pixar inventions that involves kids on the action level while adults are amused because of the satire and human (or fishy) comedy. The movie involves the adventures of little Nemo, a clown fish born with an undersized fin and an oversized curiosity. His father, Marlin, worries obsessively over him, because Nemo is all he has left: Nemo's mother and all of her other eggs were lost to barracudas. When Nemo goes off on his first day of school, Marlin warns him to stay with the class and avoid the dangers of the drop-off to deep water, but Nemo forgets, and ends up as a captive in the salt-water aquarium of a dentist in Sydney. Marlin swims off bravely to find his missing boy, aided by Dory, a blue tang with enormous eyes who he meets along the way.
These characters are voiced by actors whose own personal mannerisms are well known to us; I recognized most of the voices, but even the unidentified ones carried buried associations from movie roles, and so somehow the fish take on qualities of human personalities. Marlin, for example, is played by Albert Brooks as an overprotective, neurotic worrywart, and Dory is Ellen DeGeneres as helpful, cheerful and scatterbrained (she has a problem with short-term memory). The Pixar computer animators, led by writer-director Andrew Stanton, create an undersea world that is just a shade murky, as it should be; we can't see as far or as sharply in sea water, and so threats materialize more quickly, and everything has a softness of focus. There is something dreamlike about the visuals of "Finding Nemo," something that evokes the reverie of scuba-diving.
The picture's great inspiration is to leave the sea by transporting Nemo to that big tank in the dentist's office. In it we meet other captives, including the Moorish Idol fish Gill (voice by Willem Dafoe), who are planning an escape. Now it might seem to us that there is no possible way a fish can escape from an aquarium in an office and get out of the window and across the highway and into the sea, but there is no accounting for the ingenuity of these creatures, especially since they have help from a conspirator on the outside--a pelican with the voice of Geoffrey Rush.
It may occur to you that many pelicans make a living by eating fish, not rescuing them, but some of the characters in this movie have evolved admirably into vegetarians. As Marlin and Dory conduct their odyssey, for example, they encounter three carnivores who have formed a chapter of Fish-Eaters Anonymous, and chant slogans to remind them that they abstain from fin-based meals.
The first scenes in "Finding Nemo" are a little unsettling, as we realize the movie is going to be about fish, not people (or people-based characters like toys and monsters). But of course animation has long since learned to enlist all other species in the human race, and to care about fish quickly becomes as easy as caring about mice or ducks or Bambi.
When I review a movie like "Finding Nemo," I am aware that most members of its primary audience do not read reviews. Their parents do, and to them and adults who do not have children as an excuse, I can say that "Finding Nemo" is a pleasure for grown-ups. There are jokes we get that the kids don't, and the complexity of Albert Brooks' neuroses, and that enormous canvas filled with creatures that have some of the same hypnotic beauty as--well, fish in an aquarium. They may appreciate another novelty: This time the dad is the hero of the story, although in most animation it is almost always the mother.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Sometimes, Roger Ebert is exposed to bad movies. When that happens, it is his duty -- if not necessari...
A review of Netflix's The I-Land, the worst show in the streaming service's history.
This message came to me from a reader named Peter Svensland. He and a fr...
A review of the new film by Roman Polanski, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival.


text:
...Something borrowed, and something blue! Every bride is all too familiar with the old saying and eager to uniquely incorporate the tradition into her wedding day look. This charming Victorian rhyme symbolizes tokens of good luck for the bride, and everyone could use a little luck, especially on their big day! Below are some of our favorite ways to incorporate these special touches.
Something Old:
Opt for your mother's or grandmother's old gems. This is a great way to save some money and add a touch of vintage flare to your look. You could go with a strand of pearls, diamond earrings, or an elegant hair clip or brooch. Also, incorporating an old photo into your bouquet is a great way to display something old while remembering loved ones.
Something New:
This one is a great way to splurge on something for yourself! Whether it be your wedding gown, a new pair of shoes, or a set of monogrammed champagne flutes for you and your groom to toast with, just make sure it's personal to you!
Something Borrowed:
We love the idea of borrowing your mother's veil or pieces of lace and beading from her wedding dress to add onto yours! You can also ask your parents or grandparents for their wedding rings for the ceremony, and tie them onto your bouquet.
Something Blue:
Take a page out of the Carrie Bradshaw handbook and get yourself a fabulous pair of royal blue Manolo Blahnik's to finish off your look. Also, you could take one of your father's old blue dress shirts and sew a heart to the inside of your dress with the material - a touching way to have your dad just a little closer to you on your big day.
Whatever you decide, the possibilities are endless!


text:
The Elderberry Story
Sambucus has been used for centuries to promote vitality and boost immunity.
Research suggests that elderberry may contain immune properties
that has been considered to boost the body's natural defense.
The Plant
Sambucus, commonly known as elderberry, is part of the Plantae kingdom and Adoxa family of plants which contains about 30 species. Sambucus nigra is one of the species growing in primarily sunny and fertile locations. It is a flowering small tree growing to about 20 feet tall. The leaves are arranged in opposite pairs and the buds bloom in late spring into small white flowers, which transform into glossy dark purple berries by late autumn.
The plant parts that are used are the berries and flowers. The berries are gathered and can be made into jams, syrup, pies, wine and extracts. elderberries contain flavonoids and anthocyanins and are also a great source of vitamin C. When compared to cranberry, blueberry, blackberry and strawberry elderberry has the highest ORAC value.
Kong F. Pilot clinical study on a proprietary elderberry extract: efficacy in addressing influenza symptoms.
Online Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics. 2009;5:32-43.
Stevens, M. 2001. Plant Guide for common elderberry (Sambucus nigraL. ssp.Canadensis (L.) R. Bolli.
USDA-National Resources ConservationService, National PlantDataCenter, Baton Rouge, LA


text:
SMK Electronics to Showcase Advanced Automotive In-Dash Touch screen, Haptic feeling Force Switch and High-Speed Connectivity Components at International CES 2018
Las Vegas, Nevada, January 9th, 2018 — SMK Electronics Corporation U.S.A, a division of SMK Corporation, one of the world's leading manufacturers of remote controls and consumer electronics components, today announced a new family of automotive OEM products including advanced in-dash HMI touch-panels, seamless haptic feeling force switches and high-speed LVDS connectivity components to be shown this week at CES 2018 (LVCC South Hall, booth #20851, and Sand Exposition Center, booth #42342).
"We are excited to be showcasing our automotive products at this year's CES," said Paul Evans, President, SMK Electronics Corporation. "Seamless switch solutions and curved touch-interface displays are becoming standard in cars produced in the U.S. and across the global advanced marketplace. Providing robust products supported by localized R&D, sales and manufacturing services, SMK Electronics is uniquely positioned to supply the country's auto industry with robust, cost-effective components and in-dash display solutions."
HMI Solution & Connectivity Products
During CES 2018, SMK Electronics will be demonstrating a variety of advanced automotive touch screen and touch switch, automotive manufacturing capabilities, high-speed signal interface LVDS camera connectors for auto manufacturing applications. Featuring miniaturized low-footprint design, these automotive-grade IPX7/9K-rated components include Fakra and HSD connectors for vehicle ECUs and Antenna sub-systems, as well as rigid and flexible PCB connectors for general automobile technology systems.
About SMK Electronics
SMK Electronics Corporation U.S.A. is the U.S. division of SMK Corporation, a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of OEM remote controls and electronic components. With local Research & Development and Manufacturing facilities, in coordination with SMK's R&D and Manufacturing Centers worldwide, SMK Electronics is uniquely positioned to provide the U.S. Automobile industry with technologically advanced, cost-effective vision, touch interface and high-speed connectivity solutions. Learn more at http://www.smkusa.com/.
Media Contact
Keith M. Roberts
SMK Electronics Corporation U.S.A.
O: +1(805) 987-6662 ext. 303


text:
Feb 04, 2016
Union County College and the College Life Department would like to congratulate Emilio Abreu on earning a baseball scholarship to Winston-Salem University in North Carolina. Winston-Salem University is a NCAA Division II school which is ranked 21st in the country Collegiate baseball poll.
Emilio brought much talent, leadership and international playing experience to the Owls and will be much missed this upcoming season. Union County College wishes him the best with his academic and athletic career.
Follow the Owls as they take the mound for their season opener at Borough of Manhattan Community College on Sunday, February 28th for a double header starting at 12pm.


text:
Taking a look at how we can simplify parallel programming by using the Task Parallel Library which is part of .Net 4.0 We will take a look at how to move your code away from for and foreach and towards Parallel.For and Parallel.Foreach. These new methods allow you to parallelize your loops w/ little effort, but with large gains.
0 comments


text: Prince William will soon be Papa William, and that means a change in lifestyle. According to People, the royal will soon announce plans to leave the Royal Air Force once his current tour of duty ends. "Changes [in his life] are afoot," says a source. The soon-to-be-dad is reportedly mulling options for his next step in life. There's a possibility that he'll stay in stay in the RAF—but in all likelihood, he'll move to another branch of the military or leave the service in order to assume a greater role in the royal family and perhaps head a charity. The real reason that the Duke is leaving the RAF, says The Daily Beast's Tom Sykes, is because his search-and-rescue outfit was recently privatized to an American company, against William's wishes.


text:
You softly pick up the baby bird with your teeth and bring it outside of your cave. You find a nice, soft patch of soil and dig up the earth. You place the baby bird into the hole. You cover it with the dirt. You leave the worm-twig on top of the soil as a kind of reminder for yourself. That is where the baby bird you tried to save is resting.
A strong wind picks up and blows the twig away. It is lost among the endless number of twigs in the forest.
You choose to…


text:
When I had my third son I knew I would have minimal personal time and no extra energy for the gym. I also did not want to diet as I was breastfeeding. This meant I had to form a plan if I wanted to lose the weight quick. Here are the five routines I put in place which helped me lose 40 pounds in 7 weeks.
1) Don't sit down at the playground
It's very tempting to immediately plop down on the bench next to the playground and catch up on Facebook and send a few texts. Instead, I used the time my older sons were on the playground to fit in some exercise. Everyday we went to at least one playground and I briskly walked the perimeter while keeping an eye on them. I usually put my infant in the baby carrier which added a bonus of lulling him to sleep. At the end, a quick stretch of arm and leg muscles felt invigorating.
2) Never eat the kids' leftovers
My sons hardly ever finish their meals completely but I made it an absolute rule not to clean their plates myself. I made my own healthy breakfast and lunch and never once touched their half PB&J sandwich or string cheese or even leftover apple slices. Those extra bites can really add up and aren't worth it!
3) Pump in the morning
Breastfeeding is a great way to lose the weight (among other benefits). I've read on average the body burns 20 calories to make 1 ounce of breastmilk. So I decided to do an extra pump and dump each morning before my baby woke up. Pumping 5 ounces can burn 100 calories to replace with just 10 minutes of time! This also had the added benefit of easing some uncomfortableness from being overly full and stimulating more milk production. Taking a warm shower immediately afterward stimulated more milk in preparation for when my baby woke up.
4) Don't drink calories
I knew I needed extra calories and nutritional variety to create breastmilk but I did not want to diet. Instead I committed to eliminating caloric drinks. I bought a liter water bottle from Tupperware and made it a point to drink at least two of these a day of water. I eliminated soda (except seltzer) and stopped drinking frappuccinos.
5) Prepare healthy snacks
The best way not to eat snacks is not to buy them but that's impossible (and cruel) with young kids in the house. I did allow myself to snack but I prepared ahead of time so I wouldn't hungrily reach for the closest thing in sight. I bought baby carrots, nuts, dried fruit, fresh fruit, and hummus. My favorite was hollow pretzels. Allowing myself to eat when I was hungry ensured I was getting nutrients when I needed them but I made it easy to choose the healthy snacks that I actually like. This was way better than eating my kids' cookies!
I still have 6 pounds to go but I can fit into my pre-pregnancy clothes and making this quick progress has encouraged me for the last stretch. These habits have helped me cheerfully lose the weight while having enough time and energy to spend with the kids. I feel healthy, full, and excited for the next 7 weeks!!


text:
Use the form on the right to contact us.
You can edit the text in this area, and change where the contact form on the right submits to, by entering edit mode using the modes on the bottom right.
7974 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA, 90046
Hans Wegner GE-260 Lounge chair designed. In 1950 and produced by GETAMA.
HEIGHT: 33 in. (84 cm)WIDTH: 27 in. (69 cm)DEPTH: 29 in. (74 cm)SEAT HEIGHT: 16 in. (41 cm)


text:
MINNEAPOLIS (February 2015) – Robins Kaplan LLP is pleased to announce that Christopher Seidl, a Partner in the firm's Minneapolis office, has been named to the elite BTI Client Service All-Star list for 2015. BTI Client Service All-Stars are identified by clients for "delivering the absolute best client service". Mr. Seidl was nominated for his work in Intellectual Property and Technology Litigation. The ranking places him among what Law360 called the "Cream of the Crop Litigators" in the country, and he is one of only 25 Intellectual Property attorneys selected nationwide.
The annual ranking by The BTI Consulting Group (Wellesley, MA) is based solely on interviews with General Counsel and key decision makers at the world's leading organizations. The BTI interviews focus on six factors: client focus, innovative thought leadership, exceptional understanding of the client's business, outsized value, legal skills, and outstanding results. No attorney or law firm can lobby to be added to the list, self-submit nominations or provide names to be interviewed. The only way to be named a BTI All-Star is for in-house counsel to single out an attorney, by name, for client service excellence.
Over his fourteen-year career, Mr. Seidl has earned a reputation as a versatile high-stakes trial lawyer. He leads the firm's Global Business and Technology Sourcing dispute resolution practice. He has been lead counsel in every type of intellectual property dispute— patent infringement—copyright infringement—trademark infringement—trade secret misappropriation—and rights of publicity cases. He has tried several cases to verdict, including a patent trial win that was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court last year. And he is a recognized voice and thought leader in intellectual property and technology litigation, and has been published in news sources such as Bloomberg, Corporate Counsel, and The Wall Street Journal. In addition to intellectual property and technology litigation, Mr. Seidl represents corporations in other high-stakes matters such as contract disputes and fraud matters. Companies of all sizes have retained Mr. Seidl to resolve some of their most complex and sensitive business disputes.
© Copyright 2019 Robins Kaplan LLP Law Firm All Rights Reserved. Attorney Advertising. Prior Results Do Not Guarantee A Similar Outcome.


text:
Washingwell Whizz Kids (Before and After School Provision)
Welcome to Washingwell Whizz Kids – Before and After School provision for children at Washingwell Primary School and Washingwell Pre-School.
Science Experiments in Whizz Kids
Monster Mash!
Mrs Pyle is ready to rock at the Whizz Kids Monster Mash Disco tonight!
Easter Egg Hunt
Whizz Kids Easter Egg Hunt has begun. The Easter Bunny has arrived for the Whizz Kids Easter party!!
Whizz Kids "Speak Out"
Whizz Kids are enjoying a game of Speak Out tonight.
Whizz Kids Awards
Our new Whizz Kid Awards for being helpful & having good manners!
Harley The Guinea Pig
Whizz Kids have loved meeting Harley the guinea pig tonight.
Bubbles and Planes
Whizz Kids are having fun with bubbles and toy planes tonight!


text:
Indicative Rate * AU$199 to AU$200
Relax, unwind and revitalise at Curious Cottages on Redlands Coast's beautiful Macleay Island.
The perfect place to stay for a relaxing island getaway, they are just one hour from Brisbane.
Choose from one of two immaculately appointed, self-contained holiday houses. Licorice Cottage and Peppermint Cottage, each of which has its own unique charm.
Cottage features include a well-appointed kitchen, outdoor deck for enjoying wine and nibbles among the treetops, spa, two bedrooms, separate study, air-conditioning and spectacular views.
The 120-year-old Peppermint Cottage, sleeps up to four people, is a historic Queenslander with heritage architecture but all modern conveniences.
Licorice Cottage is a contemporary home that also sleeps up to four people and has an absolute waterfront aspect. It's also dog friendly.
Enjoy a romantic, secluded getaway, share a cottage with friends, or even book for a writer, yoga or spiritual retreat.
The peace and tranquility of these gorgeous cottages is second to none.
Macleay Island, which has a general store, is a delight to discover.
Enjoy beach picnics, bush walks, golf, kayaking and more.
With free inter-island travel available on the passenger ferry, island hopping is a breeze.
Note: Information on listed products and services are provided by the operator and were correct at the time of publishing. Rates are indicative based on the minimum and maximum available prices of products and services. Please visit the operator's website for further information. All prices quoted are in Australian dollars (AUD).


text:
About Us
Contact Us
Welcome to Helland Agency Inc.! We are a full service real estate firm representing buyers and sellers on residential, recreational and commercial properties. We are located in Glasgow, Montana but our services reach out to all of Northeast Montana. At Helland Agency, we believe reputation & results are everything in this business. Honesty & integrity is what our foundation is built upon.
Helland Agency Inc. serves Valley County and Northeast Montana's insurance needs. As an Independent Agent we feature Allied-Nationwide Agri Insurance, Rain & Hail Insurance Services, Rural Community Insurance Services, Unigard, QBE, Travelers, Cascade Mutual, Westland Mutual, Progressive Insurance and many more.
Helland Agency is a Whisper Creek dealer. Whisper Creek Log Homes was organized to fill the need for quality affordable recreational homes and primary residences. We are committed to delivering the highest quality log homes available in the marketplace at a price that is very affordable.
---- Click here to view area and log home photos. ----
Copyrighted (c) Helland Agency 2007


text:
Jose Cobo was born in 1958 in Santander, Spain, and has lived in Madrid, Chicago, New York and Santander. He received his MFA Sculpture from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1985, and studied stone carving and mural painting at the Facultad de Bellas Artes San Fernando, and printmaking at the Circulo de Bellas Artes.
Cobo received the "II Beca de Artes Plasticas" de la Fundacion Marclino Botin award in 1994 and the Premio de las Bellas Artes de Cantabria award in 2014. He taught at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Universidad Internacional Menendez Pelayo, UIMP Master Course, and is a Member of the Academic Council of CESINE School of Design. He has been a Visiting Artist at Universidad del Pais Vasco, Bilbao, Indiana University, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, SAIC-Ox-bow, and Vermont Studio Center. His solo exhibitions include: Maya Polsky Gallery (Chicago, USA); Galeria Buades (Madrid, Spain); Galeria Alejandro Sales (Barcelona, Spain); Galeria Ferran Cano (Palma de Mallorca, Spain); Jon Oulman Gallery (Minneapolis, USA); Fish Tank Gallery (New York, USA); Galerie Stefan Röpke (Cologne, Germany); 3Punts Gallery (Barcelona, Spain & Berlin, Germany); Gail Severn Gallery (Ketchum, USA); and Galerie von Braunbehrens (Munich, Germany). His work has been widely exhibited at art fairs including ARCO, Art Cologne, Art Brussels, ARTE FIERA, Art First Bologna, San Francisco International Art Exposition, Art Karlsruhe, PULSE, NY, Art Miami, Art Chicago, and Kunst 12 Zurich.


text: In 2013 we instituted a commercial farming venture called Primach Farm consisting of maize farming, pig, goat and chicken rearing and fish farming. Proceeds from the farm support more than 65 highly vulnerable children with school fees and medical care. One third of the farm proceeds have also been directed toward support of both our MASTERS school and our Hope for Grieving Children Training activities.


text:
Libby Volckening
Libby draws inspiration for her yoga teaching and practice from many sources, including Patty Townsend, Gary Kraftsow, Donna Farhi, Tom Myers, and Shiva Rea.
Libby is a graduate of the 200- and 500-hour Embodyoga® teacher trainings with Patty Townsend at Yoga Center Amherst. Embodyoga® is an innovative and exciting approach to the practice of yoga informed by cutting-edge study in the field of body-awareness. Through the process of "embodied inquiry" — questioning, sensing, and witnessing every aspect of consciousness as it expresses through the body-mind — intimate self-knowledge and self-transformation arise.
Currently, Libby enrolled in the American Viniyoga Institute's Foundations Program for Teaching & Yoga Therapy course with Gary Kraftsow, and both her practice and teaching have been profoundly influenced by these studies. Viniyoga™ is a comprehensive and authentic transmission of the teachings of yoga including asana, pranayama, bandha, sound, chanting, meditation, personal ritual and study of texts. Viniyoga™ (prefixes vi and ni plus yoga) is an ancient Sanskrit term that implies differentiation, adaptation, and appropriate application.
Libby's personal practice also includes The Work of Byron Katie, a simple yet powerful approach to questioning stressful thoughts, a process which has resulted in a radical and ongoing transformation for her. In October 2007, Libby attended The School for the Work, a 10-day immersion in this liberating process.
Libby teaches a breath-centered style of Hatha yoga that focuses on developing healthier movement patterns and reintegrating the body, mind and spirit. In all her classes, she teaches how to adapt postures, breathing, and relaxation techniques so that they can be most effective for each individual student. Each month has a particular theme, so students have time to deeply explore and evolve in their yoga practice.
Libby has been leading group movement classes since 1988 and has held certifications from the American Council on Exercise and YogaFit. She also directs Green River Yoga & Movement in Greenfield, MA.


text:
So what is Innovation?
Well really, it is all about change;
- change your processes
- change your products
- change your services
- change your systems
- change your marketing
- change your technologies.
Unfortunately, we all have a problem with change. As humans we become creatures of habit and resist change. Unthinking habitual behaviour is innovation's worst enemy. Often we get into ruts before we realise it and tend to do the same thing in the same way over and over again. The unfortunate effect on our business is that our approach to problems, people and even opportunities become predictable.
Then, the inevitable happens; there is a downturn in the economy, customers change their buying habits, technology advances or the competition comes out with a better product and we are forced to focus on what we are doing in our business and how we can turn the situation around.
Innovation should be the catalyst for growth in your business all of the time, not something forced upon us in times of uncertainty and challenge.
Your business strategy should include a system for regular innovation, practiced by all members of your team; an environment where creative thinking and problem solving is the norm rather than the reaction to an emergency situation. Some large businesses including Nike, IBM, Apple and 3M have a policy of all team members spending a portion of their time on innovative practices. But it is important that this process is led from the top. you may not have a huge team but you can still spend time on innovation.
Sometimes your innovation will be a reaction to a real need. A recent inspiring example of this is Paraguay's Landfill Harmonic Orchestra http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiYFcuIkBjU Lacking money to buy enough musical instruments young children from a Paraguayan slum now play on instruments constructed entirely from recycled materials pulled from the garbage dump their homes are built on.
Whether you are innovating for need or future growth innovation can be an exciting and rewarding journey.


text:
Tailor-Made Holiday
This is a great holiday for the first time visitor to Mexico who would like to experience in two weeks, colonial cities, wildlife reserves, ancient Mayan ruins and wonderful beaches, and much more in between. No internal flights are required, just a direct flight from London and for the next two weeks explore the beautiful Yucatan Peninsula with your own private car and guide.
Refresh from your flight at the luxurious Nizuc Resort and Spa for a night, before beginning your road journey across the Yucatan Peninsula. Forget visiting Chichen Itza with all the crowds, but enter at sunrise with our special permits and explore the impressive ruins before the doors are opened to the public. As the coaches arrive, head off for the wonderful fortified town of Campeche on the Gulf of Mexico. Discover this colonial city and the smaller archaeological sites in the area.
Your journey continues north along the Gulf of Mexico from Campeche to the Celestun Biosphere Reserve. Visit local towns on route, famous for their crafts and sample a local lunch. Hotel Xixim is located on three miles of private white sand beach and provides a wonderful wildlife retreat to unwind. From here there are a number of excursions available, the most notable is the pink flamingo colony reached by boat.
Continue south to Merida, an historic city in the centre of the Yucatan. Explore its colonial architecture, churches and monuments before settling for a couple of days at the delightful Hacienda San Jose less than an hour away. Magical walkways of graceful flower arches take you to this beautiful and historical hacienda. Laze the morning away by the pool amongst the tropical greenery or swing in a locally weaved hammock with a book or be pampered in the spa. When evening descends the hacienda is lit by candlelight inviting guests for a superb supper accompanied by world-class wines.
Moving on towards the Caribbean coast, stop at the wonderfully empty site of Coba. Located amongst the trees, this is a smaller, shady site that can be visited by tricycle or bicycle. Much is still unexcavated but what you can see is extremely well preserved in a beautiful setting. Cool off in a nearby Cenote before concluding your holiday on the delightful beaches of the Riviera Maya at the fantastic Hotel Esencia.
For a more detailed itinerary with great ideas on what to do and where to stay, please get in touch with our experts.
Day at leisure in Cancun
Cancun is located in the Southeast of Mexcio on the Yucatan Peninsula. Its extensive white sand beaches lapped by the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea has afforded Cancun its world renowned reputation as a bustling beach resort. Today with international connections the resort has become a party town and luxury hotels rub shoulders along the length of the waterfront strip.
You will be staying at Nizuc Resort & Spa, bed and breakfast
Cancun to Chichen via Ek Balam and Valladolid
Depart this morning for the archaeological site of Ek Balam, approximately 2 hours from Cancun. Ek Balam, meaning Black Jaguar, was at the height of its importance during the late classic period. With your guide, explore this delightful site and its wonderfully preserved temples and structures. Continue to the city of Valladolid for lunch. Valladolid was the first capital city of the Yucatan, and today it is a charming bustling Mayan city with colonial flair. Later, your guide will drop you at Hacienda Chichen for the evening.
The most famous and well preserved of all the Yucatan's Mayan sites, Chichen Itza comes highly recommended to all visitors. The Maya people built Chichen Itza in the classic period only for it to be abandoned shortly afterwards. It is believed the Toltecs re-established the area at a later date adding their own particular architectural style and introducing their blood-thirsty beliefs in human sacrifice. Dominating the vast site is the outstanding pyramid structure of El Castillo, built during the height of the Toltec occupation, and which can still be climbed for far-reaching views across the flat Yucatan plains. There is also a well-preserved ball court, a substantial natural sinkhole (cenote) of sacred importance to The Maya and a large observatory indicating the great significance the Maya attached to astronomy.
You will be staying at Hacienda Chichen, bed and breakfast
Out of Hours Privately Guided tour of Chichen ItzaAs one of the most famous Mexican Maya sites and now one of the 'New Seven Wonders of the World' Chichen Itza has become one of the most visited archaeological sites in the world, receiving thousands of visitors each day. To visit Chichen Itza before it opens to the public, is one of the most magical experiences.With our special permits (subject to availability) you will be collected from your hotel at 6am and enter Chichen Itza at sunrise for an unforgettable tour of this very special site. In its time Chichen Itza was one of the largest cities with the most diverse population in the Maya world. Your guide will introduce you to the daily lives of the Mayans and the history and diversity of these pyramids, some over 1500 years old.
Chichen Itza to Uxmal
Journey from Chichen Itza to Uxmal archaeological site, approximately 1 hour.
Explore the city of Uxmal, located in the Puuc region of the Yucatan Peninsula. These temples were beautifully constructed by the Maya people and became some of the most influential and important urban centres of the time, where wealth, culture, science and religion converged and were highly praised by their societies.
UxmalPrivately guided tour of the Maya archaeological site of Uxmal, located in the Puuc region of the Yucatan Peninsula, The temples at Uxmal were beautifully constructed by the Maya people and became one of the most influential and important urban centres of the time, valuing wealth, culture, science and religion.Uxmal was founded around AD700 and had some 25000 inhabitants at its peak. The layout of the buildings, which date from between AD700 – 1000, reveal an in-depth knowledge of astronomy. The Pyramid of the Soothsayer dominates the ceremonial centre, which is replete with buildings decorated with symbolic motifs and sculptures depicting Chaac, the God of rain.Four hundred kilometres from Cancún, Uxmal does not see the numbers of the other sites and this is the beauty of the site: that you can move around the complex with the only noise being the industrious tapping of woodpeckers and the scuttling run of iguanas. Climb the Pyramid of the Fire Macaw and gaze out over Uxmal and the surrounding jungle.
Uxmal to Campeche
Travel by road approximately 2 hours to Campeche.
Plagued for 200 years by pirate attacks from the Gulf of Mexico, Campeche became walled in to protect itself from such unwanted attention. Today this pretty colonial fort town is a UNESCO site and hosts ornate churches, baroque architecture, narrow cobblestone streets and a selection of excellent seafood dishes in the many specialist restaurants.
You will be staying at Hacienda Puerta Campeche, bed and breakfast
Half Day City Tour of CampechePick up: 09:00 from your hotel Duration: 4-5 hoursThis private tour of Campeche takes you from one end of this colourful walled city to the other on a journey through its history of trade and pirate attack. Visiting fortresses, museums and churches as well as wandering the city's quiet streets, learn about the port city of yesteryear and the Campeche of today.
Campeche to Celestun via Becal
Journey to the biosphere reserve of Celestun with a stop at Becal for lunch. Take a tour of the famous town for its traditional hats made of jipi. The statue of the two monumental Panama Hats which sits in the centre of Becal's main plaza, leaves little doubt as to the towns' claim to fame. A further drive of approximately two hours brings you to Celestun.
Decreed a wildlife refuge in 1979 and upgraded to a Special Biosphere Reserve in 1989 because of its importance as the main feeding area for the American flamingo and countless species of waterfowl and shorebirds, the Rio Celestun Biosphere Reserve is a stunning 228 square miles area of marsh, estuarine and mangrove habitats.Regarded by ornithologists as a true treasure trove, the reserve is inhabited by over 300 species of birds, three of which are found nowhere else in the world, as well as hosting one of the world's largest populations of American flamingos. Turtle's can also be seen in the area between April and July when they come ashore to nest, and manatees, toucans and crocodiles may sometimes be glimpsed in the quieter backwaters. Located approximately two hours by car from Merida, Celestun is a fun beach and wildlife daytrip.
You will be staying at Xixim Unique Mayan Hotel, bed and breakfast
Excursions Available from XiXimFrom your bungalow you will have direct access to three miles of white sandy beaches filled with shells and conch. Chill out under the shady resting areas, sunbathe, play volley ball or drift about on the water by kayak. Should you be able to tear yourself away from this beautiful stretch of the Gulf of Mexico, additional activities available to be booked and paid for locally:Visit the flamingo colony by boatKayak in the Celestun salt flat lagoons (seasonal)Take a cooking classJoin a moon light safari Travel through the mangrovesEmbark on some bird watchingGo off shore fishing
Day at leisure
Celestun to Merida
Journey time of appoximately 1.5 hours.
Merida, the capital of the Yucatan state, is a charming, bustling city. There are many beautiful colonial buildings, interesting museums and airy plazas. The central Zocalo is a continual stage for colourful dancers and loud mariachis. Numerous markets and artisan shops make Merida the ideal place for any holiday shopping, particularly as it is the centre for the region's hammock making industry.
Half Day City TourTour of the historic centre of Merida (three to four hours) including the main plaza (zocalo), markets, Museum of Mayan World, the Cathedral, the Monumento a la Patria (Monument to the Fatherland) and Paseo Montejo, the design of which is based on French boulevards.
Drive from Merida to Tixkokob (Road Journey)
You will be staying at San Jose Cholul Hacienda, bed and breakfast
Visit Tixkokob, Ake and IzamalFull day excursion to visit the surrounding local villages including Tixkokob, the hammock-making capital of the Yucatan. Continue to the little known but nevertheless intriguing Maya site of Ake before going to the colonial town of Izamal and visiting the beautiful monastery constructed on top of a Maya pyramid. The monastery here has the second largest atrium in the world.
Tixkokob to Playa del Carmen via Coba & Cenote Dos Ojos
Depart with your guide for the archeological site of Coba. Much of this site remains unexcvated and is little visited, but the few that make it here will find a fascinating story, with wonderful structures and empty plazas to explore. Continue to a nearby cenote for a refreshing swim before arriving at the Riviera Maya.
You will be staying at Hotel Esencia, bed and breakfast
Choice of excursions and activitiesThe Riviera Maya stretches south from Cancun to Punta Allen and is famed for its white sandy beaches and barrier reef, which is teeming with marine life and offers excellent diving and snorkelling. Activities along the coast are numerous and include a variety of water sports such as sailing, kayaking, scuba diving, snorkelling and deep-sea fishing. Jungle tours, quad bikes, horse riding and mountain biking are also available.The Riviera Maya stretches from south of Cancun to Punta Allen, the Caribbean Sea is a turquoise colour and the white sandy beaches are a beautiful place to relax, tan and rejuvenate. The barrier reef off the coast, which stretches from the north-east tip of the Yucatan all the way down to the border with Belize is teeming with marine life and offers a profusion of excellent diving and snorkelling sites ranked amongst the world's best. Activities along the coast are numerous and include a variety of water sports, sailing, kayaking, scuba diving, swimming with dolphins and deep-sea fishing. For the adventurous you can go on jungle tours, quad bike, horse ride or mountain bike. Places to visit in the area include the fascinating ruins of Chichen Itza and Tulum, the islands of Cozumel and Isla Mujeres or the eco resorts of Xel - Ha and Xcaret with great water sports. Take the opportunity to swim in underground cenotes/caves and observe the interesting wildlife and animals.
Day at Leisure
Day at leisure in Riviera Maya
View Accommodation
Phone: +44 (0)1285 885 333
Read More
Phone: +44(0) 1285 885 333
Phone: +44(0)1285 885333
James Armitage
+44 (0)1285 885 333
Read more
John Faithfull
+44(0) 1285 885 333
Sue Grimwood
+44(0)1285 885333
Tailor-Made Holiday Ideas
wildlife group tour
Baja California - Whale Watching with New Scientist
12 days from £5,995pp
View Group Tour
Mexico - Luxury Bel-Ha Villa Holiday
9 days from £9,195pp excluding flights
View Holiday Idea
Mexico - Monarch Butterflies and Grey Whales
14 days from £5,995pp excluding flights
Mexico - Puebla, Oaxaca and Puerto Escondido
14 days from £4,895pp excluding flights
Mexico - Silver Cities and the Pacific Coast
14 days from £5,720pp excluding flights
Mexico - The Southern Route
19 days from £7,950pp excluding flights
Mexico - Whale Sharks and Cenote Diving
8 days from £3,795pp excluding flights
Mexico, Guatemala & Honduras - Epic Mayan Journey
21 days from £7,145pp excluding flights
Mexico - A Family Quest
10 days from £2,195pp excluding flights
Mexico - Copper Canyon and Baja California
16 days from £5,375pp excluding flights
Baja California - Among the Great Whales
13 days from £7,495pp excluding flights
Baja California - An Extraordinary Journey
17 days from £9,250pp excluding flights
Baja California - In Depth Baja Whale Watching
14 days from £4,825pp excluding flights
Baja California - Whale Watching Sea of Cortes
10 days from £3,895pp excluding flights
Can't find what you're looking for?
© Steppes Travel, 51 Castle St, Cirencester, GL7 1QD, United Kingdom


text:
Unhide multiple worksheets at once
We can hide several worksheets at once, but we can only show them individually.
Although the VBA can solve this issue with some lines of code, but it would be a great improvement if you add this capability to Excel as a build in feature.
5 comments
Jamie McIntyre commented
I like this one too.
Perhaps it could be merged with this suggestion which has another 200 votes at the moment?
Roy commented
It's so tantalizingly close too. All the architecture is there, or literally almost all. A selection box is available with the hidden sheets listed... IF ONLY we could select more than one at a time... it seems like such simple code to add.
A teeny, tiny piece of code... and standard stuff too, where the current code flouts usual practice of:
1. Double-click on a single one to instantly act on it ignoring all others, or
2. Ctrl-click on individual items to make out a selection list one by one, inside the box, or
3. Shift-click to select several contiguous choices
so someone had to not only decide to do it against the norm, but to do the work of carefully coding to do so instead of copying and pasting standard selection code. (Sigh...)
Khris F. commented
Marc Labrie commented
It would make my day much easier...
Anonymous commented
This would be immensely helpful.


text:
Date: 16 – 17th February 2006Website: www.ffresh.comLocation: wales Outline: Ffresh, The Student Moving Image Festival of Wales is an annual event which showcases the work of moving image students in Wales. The programme combines screenings with masterclasses and workshops from industry professionals, along with social and networking events. The 2006 programme includes masterclasses from directors […]Read More
Date: 30 June – 3 July 2005Website: http://navigatelive.orgLocation: england Outline: < n a v i g a t e > live art festival Thursday 30 June ´ Sunday 3 July 2005 BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art motorschiff Stubnitz (moored Newcastle Quayside) specially commissioned audio coach tours featured artists SACHIKO ABE ! TIM BRENNAN ! MARIE […]Read More
Date: 14-16 April 2005Website: www.lovebytes.org.ukLocation: england Outline: LOVEBYTES annual festival of digital art returns to a variety of venues in Sheffield this April. Live performances, film screenings, talks and evening events happen in and around the Showroom Cinema over three days, with exhibitions, art installations and workshops running for longer periods at the Site Gallery […]Read More
Date: 13.-17. July (Vienna) 27.-29. July (Mainz)Website: www.ohnekohle.netLocation: international Outline: 2nd International Independent Video/Filmfestival Ohne Kohle´, Vienna/Austria July 2005 www.ohnekohle.net With the theme `NO BUDGET` a variety of the starving Video/Filmscene shall be presented. `NO BUDGET` is present in all patterns of cultural activities. The theme also includes the offensive struggle to be creative, without […]Read More
Date: 6-9 April 2005Website: www.celticfilm.co.ukLocation: wales Outline: A host of Celtic stars of film and TV are to head up this year's Celtic Film and Television Festival, held in Cardiff from 6-9 April. Rhys Ifans, Sara Sugarman, Bill Paterson and Russell T Davies are among just some of the names who will be attending this […]Read More
Date: evenings Website: http://www.ambienttv.net/5/flystoriesLocation: online Outline: The launch event of FLY STORIES (to be continued…), a road cinema festival showing films on MIGRATION in rural Northern Thailand, takes place at Suan-dok Temple, Chiang Mai. Film programme was curated by Manu Luksch on invitation by Fly With Me to Another World project.Read More


text:
Like thousand of others, I stayed up for more than 6 hours for the Sundown Marathon. The only difference is that for the many thousand of runners, they were running from Changi to Fort Road and back while I was stucked in an almost ulu stretch of the ECP for 6 hours.
Together with M, I had made a almost last minute decision to go down and support friends who were doing this race. We parked ourselves at 31km and waited for the runners to come by. Unlike the previous 2 years, it was a much smaller affair with only the 2 of us; since it was a last minute affair and I couldn't get helps at such last minute. We had a few bottles of coke, hot coffee, deep heat for the runners and sand flies and mosquitoes for us:). I also tried taking photos but the few test shots turned up horribly bad due to the darkness and so I gave up. Sorry guys, no pictures this time round!
We had reached at around 11 pm and was just in time to see the 1st runner of the ultra marathon zipping by! That was the 30km which means he had completed 60km in 5 hours! Big big salute! We then walked towards the NSRCC as Team Pegasus support table was already at the 30km and I didn't see the point of being so near them as we shared many common friends and acquaintances.
We whiled away the time lying there chitchatting (Good time to paktor!) as the gaps between the ultra marathoners was quite big. Slowly, one by one, the ultra marathoner came around, cruising past seemingly without any effort! There was this 1 guy who came passed and when we clapped for him, he showed us his red bib and told us not to laugh but he was a full marathoner but was giving up and had taken a shortcut to walk back!
At 2 am, the full marathon runners started appearing, first a trickle, and then more and more of them. We recognised a few faces, cheered for them and for those who were willing to stop, gave them a drink. We missed many others simply I think because of the dark surrounding and they were too engrossed in the race to notice us. At around 4.30 in the morning, 4 and a half hour after the full marathon started, the runners had become walkers.
Now I have nothing against plodders or people who walked during a marathon, but the sheer number of them made me wonder why these people bothered to stay up and take part in the first place. Don't get me wrong here. There is nothing wrong in walking part of the route and especially for the ultra marathoner but fact that so many of these young people were walking indicated that they had not even bothered to prepare for the race. At 5 in the morning, when we decided to pack up, the walkers were still coming non-stop. A rough back of the envelope calculation - these people took 5 hours to complete 30km which makes it 2.5 hours for every 15km at 10 mins per km and assuming they can sustain this pace, they will need another 2 hours to finish the full marathon. 7 hours to run a marathon? Fine if you are an auntie and uncle in the sixties or seventies but most of these walkers were young looking - in their early twenties. A lot of them were young couples walking hand in hand - just like going for a date. These people have devalued the worth of doing a marathon! I guess most of them have not even bother to train for it taking the whole race as just a fun event.
Some probably just want the finisher t and the bragging rights that come with it!
Click here for the latest on RunEatGossip »
Monday, May 31, 2010
Sundown Marathon
3 comments:
nice to see you & M on the course.ReplyDelete
Next time drive to NSRCC and park by the road side(not much traffic after midnight) and set up the shop there.
Was looking forward to your entry on Sundown and again I wasn't disappointed.ReplyDelete
Nice entry, especially the respect for marathon.
I did a 5:28hrs and was so surprised to find more than 75% of the finishers behind me.
P.S. I think I saw you at ECP. Thanks for showing your support.
Tigger, wasn't sure whether there will be road closure there so didn't go up.ReplyDelete
Melkenn, next time stop by to say hello and for a kopi
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
There are times when I'm tempted to write as one who has things figured out, who has things pretty much together. But my friends at Art House America (have I mentioned that I love them. Read the whole site!) asked me to write and, soon after, followed weeks of upheaval, fear, and feelings of profound vulnerability. So what came as I sat down to write was a from-the-gut groaning for a Rescuer and Redeemer. Read it here.
It's been a crazy few weeks here. Since this piece was written, Texas had major flooding. (Read more on that at my sister's site, here). And my Dad has had major surgery. Please be in prayer for him.
In the South, in Texas, there can be a cultural mandate to be strong, to be "Texas tough." But I increasingly think that it's bogus. We are weak and vulnerable. We are needy for help and grace. Admitting such is to admit reality. And reality is where we need to live, even if it hurts, even if we need to groan sometimes because of it, even if it's embarrassing. So, check out my piece. And check out Art House. It was an honor to get to write for them.


text:
ready I sent the file Dangerosive gatito
uhhh so many thanks ready to paste
I already send the template Alice :)
OH OH ME TOO!! ME TOO!! email@example.com JEJEJEJEJE ITS REALLY GREAT!!
of course, your email?
template??? would love to add this to my collection. thank you!
© 2019 Created by Castleforte. Powered by


text:
Experience the best of the world's largest and most varied continent when you travel to Asia and the Pacific Islands with Cox & Kings. As you travel like a local, enjoy insider experiences, unique cultural interactions, and a host of extraordinary discoveries and moments on one of our Asian luxury tours.
Our featured journeys will take you to four distinct geographical regions. There is so much to experience and encounter, and we will help you find the best fit for your perfect Asian or Pacific excursion, and highlight some of the key features in each region.
Located in the heart of Central Asia, Uzbekistan offers much to experience culturally and historically. Travel along the Silk Road. In the capital of Tashkent, explore the textile workshops as you trace the course of commerce in the Uzbekistan National History Museum. Travel to Samarkand, and find out about the wonders of Registan Square, and visit the birthplace of Timur.
Travel to Mongolia and follow the footsteps of the great nomadic people of Asia. Take in the splendor of the Flaming Cliffs of the Legendary Gobi Desert on the back of a camel. Explore the wide-open expanses of the grassy-steppes, and view the wild horses that inhabit them. Mongolia offers so much natural beauty and untamed frontiers, it is a one-of-a-kind experience for travelers of all kinds.
Embark on journey through the past and present in the great land of China. An enormous and dynamic country home to over 1.3 billion people. Its vast landscapes include grasslands, deserts, mountains, lakes, rivers, and coastline. Enjoy the splendor of the famed Great Wall and the Legacy of its Warriors, along the northern portion of China. Embark on a journey throughout China to see the great cities of the past and present with the Modern and Ancient Cities tour.
Discover the roof of the world in Tibet. This once-forbidden land, offers majestic views from its monasteries perched high atop the towering mountain peaks of the Himalayas. With most of the region located on the Tibetan Plateau, it is situated in one of the highest average elevations on Earth. Take a Pilgrimage to the Land of The Gods, and explore the home of the Dalai Lama and the spiritual traditions of Buddhism.
Visit Bhutan, often referred to as The Dragon Kingdom. Here you will find a deeply rich culture, with many wonderful museums and schools, the Memorial Chorten, erected as a sign of hope for world prosperity, many religious artifacts, and Rinpung Dzong, one of the oldest and most venerated Buddhist monasteries in the country. Explore one of Bhutan's holiest monasteries, the Tiger's Nest.
Explore South Korea, one of the most fascinating countries in Asia. Learn about the history of the Korean War, and the heavy influence of Buddhism on the country. Discover the capital city of Seoul and try some of Korea's extraordinary cuisine. Leave the city and visit the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the only location where South and North Korean forces stand face-to-face. Learn about the history of the conflict between these two nations.
Experience the magic of Japan when you travel to the Land of the Rising Sun with Cox and Kings. Visit the futuristic city of Tokyo with it brilliant lights and towering skyscrapers. Take in the splendor of Mount Fuji, or take the Shinkansen bullet train to the Peace Memorial at Hiroshima. With so much history and culture in Japan, it is the perfect location for all types of travelers.
Travel to Taiwan, often referred to as the beautiful island. It is a country filled with rugged landscapes, delicious cuisine, museums featuring ancient art and relics from 5,000 years of Chinese history, and much more. Visit the capital city of Taipei in the northern part of the island, or head to Taroko National Park and admire the Tarolo Gorge, along with the hilly tea estates of Yulan and Susin.
Take a trip to the golden land of Myanmar. This country offers incredible temples, local villages, the mighty Irrawaddy River and much more. Check out the capital city of Yangon, and see its magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda. Or explore the temple of Bagan, which is one of the most majestic and ancient sites in all of Asia. Travel like a local while Exploring Myanmar By Land & By River.
Explore the land of smiles when you visit Thailand. Ride on the back of an elephant through the tropical rainforest in Chiang Mai. Take a trip south to Bangkok and cruise along the bustling Chao Phraya River and the Thonburi canals, often referred to as the Venice of the East. Or further south embark on an island escape to Koh Samui, which features white-sand beaches, a dense tropical jungle, mountains, and a coral reef full of marine life. Enjoy a unique journey through Thailand's Icons and experience this wonderful country for yourself!
Travel to Laos, the land of a million elephants with Cox and Kings. In the capital of Vientiane you can visit the local market, check out the traditional textile arts at a workshop, or view That Luang Stupa, the national symbol. Travel to the best-preserved colonial city in Southeast Asia, Luang Prabang. Here you can observe the monks gathering alms, browse the local market, take in the views from Phousi Hill, or check out the sacred caves of Pak Ou.
In Vietnam, explore the northern city of Hanoi and visit the Temple of Literature and the Lake of the Restored Sword. Then take a rickshaw through the old quarter, or cruise through the emerald waters of Halong Bay while gazing at the awesome limestone landscapes. Head south to check out Ho Chi Minh City. There you can see the Thien Hau Pagoda, or the Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground network of passageways and subterranean houses constructed by the Viet Cong. Immerse yourself in the splendor of Southeast Asia, with a unique journey through cambodia--featuring-cruising-the-mekong/">Vietnam and Cambodia.
Experience Cambodia, and learn about the glory of the Khmer Empire. Go to the Royal Palace and the National Museum in the southern capital of Phnom Penh. Then travel north to see the 12th century architectural masterpiece of Angkor Wat. Travel through the scenic rice paddies on your way to the floating village on the Tonie Sap Lake.
Take a trip south of Thailand and experience luxury travel in singapore--and-malaysia//">Malaysia and Singapore. Visit Penang, often described as the Pearl of the Orient. Discover the cosmopolitan city of Kuala Lumpur. View the Independence Square, the grand National Monument, and the iconic Petronas Towers. From there head south to Malacca, and stay in the golden age mansions on the banks of the river. Head farther south into Singapore and learn about one of the most famous city-states in the world. Check out the Civic District, Merlion Park and the Thian Hock Keng Temple. Take a bumboat down the Singapore river and into Little India, Arab Street, and Chinatown. These are the three ethnic areas where the Indian, Malay and Chinese immigrants resided during the days of colonial Singapore.
Experience the best of the island archipelago of Indonesia with Cox & Kings. This region is comprised of thousands of volcanic islands and hundreds of ethnic groups speaking many different languages. A cultural fusion from Sumatra and Kalimantan to Java and Bali. Take a journey in search of Ancient Temples And Beautiful Beaches. This archipelago offers so many different unique experiences for travelers to embark on.
Travel to Papua New Guinea, and learn about its immense cultural and biological diversity. It features beautiful beaches, granite mountains and coral reefs. Venture into the Tari Valley and encounter the Huli tribe and their handmade wigs. Keep an eye to the skies and trees, with over 217 species of birds and over 40 species of the beautiful Birds of Paradise. There are many walking trails to hike, which wind through the thick jungle and lead to the pleasant waterways of the Karawari River. Travel to Mount Hagen and meet the Melpa people and learn about their unique culture and traditions.
Embark on an unforgettable journey when you travel to the land down under, Australia. Check out the southeastern urban cities of Sydney and Melbourne. Enjoy the wineries of Hunter Valley, or the spectacular landscapes of the Blue Mountains. Explore the Australian frontier wilderness of the Kimberley. Take a journey From The Outback to the Coast. Where you'll encounter wildlife such as crocodiles and kangaroos in the Outback, or rays, sharks and turtles in the World's largest fringing reef, The Coral Coast.
Discover the wonders of the North and South Islands which comprise the nation of New Zealand. Explore Auckland, the country's largest city, located on the north island. Take a private helicopter out of Queenstown and soar above the Milford Sound, before touching down on a giant glacier. Head over to Waiheke island, with its enchanting blend of beautiful beaches, lush native bush, farms, and vineyards. Take a journey to experience all of the Natural Wonders of New Zealand.
Wherever you travel in Asia or the islands of the Pacific Rim, we'll be right there with you. As you experience what it feels like to travel like a local throughout all of these amazing regions, we will ensure that your discovery journey is authentic, innovative, and utterly unforgettable.
Have a question about travel to Asia? Call Seema, our Asia Destination Specialist, for help:
1-323-686-6933 or


text:
Los Angeles – UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel said he hopes to hire a defensive coordinator by this weekend, bringing an end to a coaching search now in its third month.
Neuheisel is considering former Miami coach Randy Shannon and Kentucky co-defensive coordinator Steve Brown and likely will interview at least one more candidate before making a final decision.
"I'm trying hard to be done," Neuheisel said Thursday.
Shannon has been offered the Maryland defensive coordinator's position, the Baltimore Sun reported Thursday night. Brown, a former All-Pac-10 defensive back at Oregon, interviewed with Neuheisel earlier this week.
While the defensive coordinator search continued, the rest of Neuheisel's staff continued to take shape with Nevada running backs coach Jim Mastro hired Thursday as the Bruins' F backs/tight end coach and defensive line coach Todd Howard forced out. Howard accepted a position at Washington State later Thursday.
The defensive coordinator post has been vacant since Chuck Bullough was fired Dec. 18.
"I'm still working through it," Neuheisel said Thursday. "I'm going to make a decision by this weekend. I understand the scrutiny, the perception but at the end of the day none of that matters. What matters is that we play well next year."
Shannon and Brown both would come with strengths and some baggage. Shannon, a starting linebacker on Miami's 1987 national championship team, was a successful defensive coordinator at his alma mater. The Hurricanes ranked in the top 10 nationally in defense in five of Shannon's six seasons in that job. However, he was unable to duplicate that success as the head coach and was fired during the 2010 season.
Under Brown, Kentucky has gone from No. 118 to No. 45 in total defense. The former St. Louis Rams assistant under Rich Brooks and Dick Vermeil, was demoted to co-coordinator at the end of the 2010 season, however, losing his play-calling and practice-planning duties.
In naming Mastro, Neuheisel said UCLA will retain some of the Pistol offense.
"We'll use a lot of the stuff within the Pistol that has been successful but it's going to be a portion of the offense, not the be all, end all," Neuheisel said on Thursday.
Mastro was at Nevada coach Chris Ault's side when the Pistol offense was developed. The Wolfpack led the nation in rushing in 2009 and was No. 3 nationally in 2008 and 2010.
Mastro said he has watched game film from UCLA's 2010 season and believes the Bruins offense is headed in the right direction.
"They're on the right page and the Pistol is a process and they've already got the foundation in place," Mastro said. "They've just got to fine tune it."


text:
The Newsroom: S2 Ep8 – Election Night, Part 1
This week on The Newsroom … The spectre of Operation Genoa hangs over ACN's Election Night coverage. Charlie, Will and Mac again try to get themselves fired. Jerry Dantana sues Don. Will names himself chief morale officer. No, really.
This week's headlines
Six hours of live election coverage. For you and me, that's like an orgy at a spa where there are college football games on TV and from the trees hang Christian Louboutins.
Election night in the 2012 US presidential race forms the backdrop to the entire episode, but this week's main narrative threads revolve around the fall-out from ACN's Operation Genoa story.
Despite Leona Lansing's backing, Charlie, Will and Mac still want to resign to protect the network from wider fall-out. Their credibility with the public has hit rock-bottom and they have lost all their military sources as a result of Genoa.
Charlie tries to convince Reese Lansing to accept his and Will's resignations, but he has been told by his mother not to do so. Will tries to lift everyone's spirits by appointing himself chief morale officer. A sleep-deprived Mac feels the most acute sense of failure, obsessing instead on getting her erroneous Wikipedia entry amended. Ultimately she goads Will into firing her, effective as of the end of the election night broadcast.
Now we're gonna have to read about Jim and Maggie, and Don and Jim and Maggie, and Don and Maggie, and Mac and Will, and did Sloan punch a guy in the face?
Meanwhile Don discovers he is being sued for $20 million by Jerry Dantana for tortious interference, after he provided a reference calling him "a very hard-working sociopath". If AWM doesn't settle the wrongful termination action, the lawsuit against Don will be filed the following morning, leading to embarrassing public revelations of events at ACN over the past 14 months.
The B-block
On election night, Jim prematurely calls Michigan's first district instead of Mississippi.
Sloan discovers that someone signed a copy of her book Hyperinflation in the Weimar Republic: The Economics of Post-World War I Germany on her behalf for a charity auction. She feels bad that it fetched $1,000 under false pretences and tasks Neal to find out who it was. He discovers it was Gary Cooper.
Fired Romney PR aide Taylor Warren is brought on as a political analyst for the election night coverage. She and Maggie bond over their hatred of Jim, and she offers a scoop on a congressman named Brody – nothing to do with Homeland – who once wrote about women crying rape. When Don contacts his chief of staff, he is asked to keep the story quiet in exchange for a scoop on CIA director David Petraeus.
Petraeus was discovered to have had an affair with his biographer Paula Broadwell after she sent threatening emails to Jill Kelley, a Florida socialite and friend of the Petraeuses. A subsequent FBI investigation discovered intimate emails between Petraeus and Broadwell. His resignation was accepted by President Obama on November 9th, three days after the election.
It's often difficult to judge the first half of a two-parter, but this one is particularly tricky coming off the back of last week's season arc-resolving episode. Having been screamed at by Leona to get the public's trust back, the antics of the newsroom crew here seem fairly trivial. They bumble through the early part of election night in rather less than heroic fashion, leaving us with a cliff-hanger of sorts and a number of dangling loose threads.
It's not until the very end, when Will encourages Taylor to challenge him on his personal politics and finally puts on his game-face that it feels that anyone is fully focussed on the task at hand.
Nonetheless, what comes in between provides a higher laugh quotient than any other episode this season. Neal is sent running around on fool's errands, helping Mac and Sloan focus on changing something they can control at a time when everything else seems to be spiralling out of control. I can't help but wonder whether the mystery buyer of Sloan's book is someone close to home: Don?
You are a member of a godless, soulless race of extortionists.
Speaking of Don, his righteous indignation at Jerry's legal strategy is conveyed adroitly in the hands of Thomas Sadoski. We've seen a softer, more accessible side of Don this season, but he's always at his best when allowed to go off on one of his rants.
To provide light relief, there are fun moments peppered throughout the episode, from Elliot and Sloan's sniping to the normally dour Reese's monologue retelling his conversation with Leona.
As for Maggie, she professes to Taylor that she hates Jim. I'm not entirely sure where that came from. While the writers have done a good job with Sloan and especially Mac this season, Maggie remains a neurotic mess and the series' least endearing character. We do, however, discover that Maggie's appointment with scissors and red dye bottle took place a week previously, with Hallie urging Jim to find out the reason for it. I've long since passed caring about the significance of this – as time has passed this season it has felt increasingly like a red herring in the wider plot. (Or should that be red mullet?)
Like so many Newsroom episodes, this was flawed but it was also fun, reminding us of why we care about these characters and their attempts to raise the news to a higher standard.
And finally …
Jim's mistaken call on the Michigan first district was premature but not, as it turned out, erroneous. Incumbent Republican Dan Benishek retained his seat in a close-run race against Democrat Gary McDowell by a margin of less than one percent.
Rating: 8/10
The Newsroom continues on Sky Atlantic on Mondays at 9pm.
The Newsroom reviews
2.1 First Thing We Do, Let's Kill All the Lawyers
2.5 News Night with Will McAvoy