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This event is not organized in seasonal fixed teams but does allows teams to compete. This event is termed an "Extravaganza", because most teams are made up of sign-in participants each Saturday, and offers a fun and social time with family and friends. While you can drop in and hope to be able to play, you must sign-up in advance to reserve a spot. Please note: Sign-ups are available starting 10 days in advance of a specific date.
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|April 24th, 2006, 10:51 PM
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Is U.S. being transformed into a radical republic?
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Is U.S. being transformed into a radical republic?
By Lawrence Wilkerson
April 23, 2006
We Americans came not from a revolution but from an evolution.
That is in large part why our so-called revolution produced success while most throughout history did not. We came as much from the Magna Carta as from our own doings, as much from British common law and parliamentary development as from the Declaration of Independence and Continental Congress.
Unlike the true revolution on the other side of the Atlantic that led to Napoleon's dictatorship and strife and conflict all across Europe, our evolution founded the greatest country the world has ever seen. That was true in every element of power and in the uniqueness that makes us great, our constant striving for "a more perfect union" and, as we do so, our open arms for the other peoples of the world "yearning to be free."
As Alexis de Tocqueville once said: "America is great because she is good. If America ever ceases to be good, America will cease to be great."
In January 2001, with the inauguration of George W. Bush as president, America set on a path to cease being good; America became a revolutionary nation, a radical republic. If our country continues on this path, it will cease to be great - as happened to all great powers before it, without exception.
From the Kyoto accords to the International Criminal Court, from torture and cruel and unusual treatment of prisoners to rendition of innocent civilians, from illegal domestic surveillance to lies about leaking, from energy ineptitude to denial of global warming, from cherry-picking intelligence to appointing a martinet and a tyrant to run the Defense Department, the Bush administration, in the name of fighting terrorism, has put America on the radical path to ruin.
Unprecedented interpretations of the Constitution that holds the president as commander in chief to be all-powerful and without checks and balances marks the hubris and unparalleled radicalism of this administration.
Moreover, fiscal profligacy of an order never seen before has brought America trade deficits that boggle the mind and a federal deficit that, when stripped of the gimmickry used to make it appear more tolerable, will leave every child and grandchild in this nation a debt that will weigh upon their generations like a ball and chain around every neck. Imagine owing $150,000 from the cradle. That is radical irresponsibility.
This administration has expanded government - creation of the Homeland Security Department alone puts it in the record books - and government intrusiveness. It has brought a new level of sleaze and corruption to Washington (difficult to do, to be sure). And it has done the impossible in war-waging: put in motion a conflict in Iraq that in terms of colossal incompetence, civilian and military, and unbridled arrogance portends to top the Vietnam era, a truly radical feat.
In Eugene Jarecki's documentary Why We Fight, Richard Perle, head theoretician for the neo-Jacobins who masquerade under the title "neoconservatives," claims that America was changed forever by 9/11. He tells us that those attacks are responsible for all this radicalism. The Jacobins were members of a radical political club during the French Revolution that instituted brutal repression in what became known as the "reign of terror."
Mr. Perle says that we may think we can go back, but we cannot. "We are not the same people we were before," he says emphatically, as if he were our king. If he's correct, then our country is as spent as was Rome, Spain, the Netherlands, Britain and a host of other great powers before each toppled from the mountain.
Mr. Perle is not correct.
First, it was Mr. Perle and people such as he who put us where we are today, not the terrorists of 9/11. A somnolent Congress assisted - a Congress that, as Democratic Sen. Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia said as the Senate failed to debate in the run-up to the Iraq war, was "ominously, ominously, dreadfully silent."
Second, people such as Mr. Perle do not represent the bulk of Americans, who are anything but radical. Instead, they represent the Robespierres and Napoleons of this world, the neo-Jacobins of today. Robespierre was a leader of the reign of terror.
We can turn back; moreover, we must if the world is to continue on a trajectory of more freedom and more prosperity for increasing numbers of people. Without American leadership - the good America - the world cannot progress.
If we are in some way the indispensable nation that a few Americans have said we are, then that is why. And it is no arrogance of power to say it; rather, it is to admit abiding reverence for the way the world works.
Such awesome responsibility generates not the swaggering ineptitude of which we have witnessed so much of late, but the abject humility that should flood us when we confront such unprecedented responsibility. I imagine the feeling to be something akin to what Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower felt moments before the invasion of Normandy began June 6, 1944.
Congress can awaken and discover that the Constitution is correct, that Congress is in fact a separate and equal branch of government. The American people will find a way to deal with the remainder of the radicals, whether at the ballot box, in the courts or in the Senate.
We can halt the precipitate slide in our standing around the world, convince the majority of the Islamic world that we can and must co-exist - and eventually prosper together - and at the same time confront, confound and defeat the small element in Islam's midst that lives to murder innocents, Christian, Jew and Muslim alike.
All we need do, in reality, is return to our roots. Never in our almost 800-year history since the Magna Carta have we been radicals.
Retired Army Col. Lawrence Wilkerson, a visiting professor of government at the College of William and Mary in Virginia, was chief of staff to Secretary of State Colin L. Powell from 2002 to 2005. His e-mail is email@example.com.
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|April 24th, 2006, 11:03 PM
Jeeps, Journey and Jesus
So then tell me, how do you fight an evil that is so great that they will do all in their power to destroy America and innocent Americans?
Do we sit back on our lorells? Do we become a peaceful nation while our enemies plan our demise?
No, we preimtively cut out the cancer that is those who would harm us! We go to Iraq if we can kill them before we are killed! We go to Iran or Korea or Nazi Germany or where ever we need to if it means that Americans will be safe, or those less fortunate in the world will live freely and look to great America as their savior!
I disagree with this article, not because of what he says about Bush, but what he leaves out about our duty as a nation to protect ourselves!! Sacrifices will be made and must be made to ensure victory! That is the costly price of greatness as a nation.
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|April 24th, 2006, 11:12 PM
Jeeps, Journey and Jesus
That to me is a great evil that should not be tolerated.
|April 24th, 2006, 11:13 PM
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|April 24th, 2006, 11:15 PM
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MAJOR. they might be able to fire one off at their neighbor, but you think they can hit the U.S. right now? And if they can, then if we invade, won't they just start firing em off left and right...
P.S. you don't have to be an asshole and start name calling.
|April 24th, 2006, 11:17 PM
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What a load of bullshit.
I don't even know where to start with such a one sided bunch of shit.
Kyoto, international criminal courts, torture of prisoners, you've got to be fucking kidding me.
You really put merrit in that?
|April 24th, 2006, 11:18 PM
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|April 24th, 2006, 11:22 PM
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So then, Team America World Police is the chief regulator of who gets to use Nuclear power? If i was in another country, I would really get annoyed with America. meh, i'm going to bed.
|April 24th, 2006, 11:22 PM
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And don't even get me started on torture of prisoners. We are probably the only country in history that doesn't do it. If I know some dude has information that is important enought to save U.S. Soldiers lives....I'll do what I have to to get it out of him.
|April 24th, 2006, 11:24 PM
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"Kyoto Accords"
The U.S. didn't ratify them becuase: a) They imposed strict limits on U.S. industry that would cost billions to comply with and held competing nations like China/India/Indonesia/etc... to much lower standards, essentially reducing further our ability to compete. b) Sovereignty - the U.S. has not, does not, and will not be subject to the "laws" of outsiders. Period. It's part of that "evolutionary war" we fought. We also don't dip our flag to foreign dignitaries - but that's not new...
"International Criminal Court"
See "Sovereignty" above. Also - I for one will not tolerate the potential for on-duty U>S. military personnel to be brought before some hostile kangaroo court because of some perceived wrongdoing. For example, troops in Iraq firing on civilian cars that fail to stop at checkpoints.
"torture and cruel and unusual punishment of prisoners"
Wake up and smell the reality - war is an ugly, messy, and brutal business. So some hostile combatants (who, in violation of Geneva Convention rules fail to have military IDs, and could be shot on sight as spies) had some rough interrogations - if it saved the life / avoided the injury of one U.S. citizen, it was well worth it. And yes, it happened in the Revolutionary War, War Of 1812, Civil War, WW1 & WW2, Korea, Vietnam, and the first gulf war. Hell, my team was beaten that badly just during aircrew escape and evasion training - by our own guys. At least we didn't cut anyone's head off...
"illegal domestic surveillance"
I hope every call to or from an Al-Quaeda member/supporter/sympathizer is recorded. It happened under the Clinton administration too and the illegality of it has yet to be proven. There are as many legal opinions that say this was legal as say it was illegal. And the ones that say it was illegal are concerned with the process - not the outcome (i.e. the surveillance would've still been allowed, just the sequence of events would've had to change - at no point could anyone have stopped it). This is called being proactive - you know that thing the Bush administration wasn't because they didn't do this before 9/11?
"energy ineptitude"
Essentially, the Bush administration has the same energy policy as the Clinton, Bush, Reagan, Carter, Ford, and Nixon administrations - which is to say useless. It's nothing new - not particularly helpful, but not a legacy of the current administration.
"denial of global warming"
Global warming is a THEORY, that despite being rabidly embraced by pseudo-environmentalists and uneducated entertainment celebrities has yet to be proven using scientific principles and discipline. There are EQUALLY VALID theories that say we're experiencing global cooling. The bottom line is that the earth's climate is not now, and has never been "stable" or "fixed". It went through cycles before man was here (in our current evolved form) and will continue into the future. Isn't it a little arrogant to think that just because we're here that the climate will not change, species will not emerge and become extinct, and the earth's surface will not change?
from cherry-picking intelligence to appointing a martinet and a tyrant to run the Defense Department,
"cherry-picking intelligence"
Did Iraq have WMDs? Or in the months leading up to the war were they part of the thousands of tons of material shipped to Syria? Trains and truck convoys ran constantly in the weeks leading up to the war, moving all manner of material - including WMDs?
The bottom line is that intelligence is always flawed, and it's a judgement call. I'd prefer the judgement of someone guided by principles to the random actions of someone guided by polls....
"appointing a martinet and a tyrant to run the Defense Department"
So Donald Rumsfeld is unpopular with some of his subordinates - not uncommon. I'm not saying he'd be MY first choice, but I fail to see what he's done that was maliciously wrong. And, no, Rumsfeld (not any of his predecessors) know wvery detail of every action that takes place across all of the branches of the service at all times.
This is the Pub. Leave common sense at the door.
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Sova do you know when it was declared there was no WMD's how many cities they had searched ? I think it was only 32 but could be as high as 40. You do not know there was no WMD's, THATS BULL SHIT. There was WMD's in the 80's-1992 ish. There is no debate over that. Get a clue dude and don't belive every anti bush anti military anti american thing you read. I can hide a war head in a backback. Do you have any idea how easy it is to hide a few war heads, and how stupid you looking saying there is no WMDS
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Plus those damned americans are always knocking the shit out of dictators and foolishing trying to better the lives of others and stabalize the world. Bastids. I LOOOOOVE rougue generals comming to my town at night, with posse's of machete wielding jackass's hoped up and drugs killing everyone that isnt the same ethnic groups as them.
What makes them think i want all there fucking money for free, assholes.
I am sick of free vacinations, their scientists and doctors comming here for free and fixing my kids hair lip (surgery would be 1/2 years salary for me), giving my other kids small pox and polio vaccinations, and showing us how to purify water so my kids dont die of explosive diaherra. Jack ass americans.
When was the last time we abused our power. Now imagine any of the communist nations (espcially the small ones with napoleon complex) getting nuclear capability.
Me personally i am sick of working and have assholes like kim ill jung blackmailing the west for food and fuel. He has billions of dolars he stole from his people (remember its a communist country .. i dont know if i ever heard of a liberal complain of communist leaders living better than american billionaire businessmen while their poor people starve.) He has villas and masion all over the world and lives a life of oppulance that i can only dream of.
Yeah i bet all those starving Koreans are glad they starved for 15 years so the leader can be a big shot, are real resentful of america, i bet you they wish we would have stepped in ten years ago.
Nuclear programs are not cheap. Most countries in this world cannot afford an army that could defeat a local michigan militia group. First problem is where does the money come from for a hole in the wall country to fund such an endevor, and HOW IN THE WORLD DOES YOUR CLUELESS ASS THINK THEY ARE GOING TO PROTECT IT. Thats just what the world needs is every piss and country with an unprotected nuclear program where and warlord with 3 landcruisers can storm the joint and take all the nuclear materials needed for bombs. THAT WOULD BE WONDERFUL !!!
The brightside is this:
Iran wants to give the technology to Sudan (we all know or hope we all know that Russia could not afford to keep decent secuirty of there war heads .... RUSSIA!!! as in the former second world power!!)
Now imagine the sudan with nuclear technology, they cant even grow food, they cant even distribute free food from the west effeciently!!!
Well the good thing is when the nuclear materials are stolen as long as they are out in the sudanese desert they "dont really exist" according to mikesova .... so we can all sleep at night, no biggie.
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Wittenberg Alumna Earns Award From Lilly Graduate Fellows Program
Published July 18, 2011
Springfield, Ohio — Wittenberg University alumna Alison Tyner Davis, class of 2006, was recently named a fellow in the fourth cohort of the Lilly Graduate Fellows Program (LFP) in the Humanities and Arts. Davis, who earned her bachelor's degree from Wittenberg with a double major in English and philosophy, begins pursuit of a Ph.D. in religion and literature at the University of Chicago next month.
The LFP supports graduate education by providing scholarships and mentoring opportunities to students interested in becoming teacher-scholars at church-related colleges and universities throughout the United States. The latest cohort includes 16 fellows selected from 61 applicants hailing from a wide variety of prestigious institutions.
Fellows are individuals who are entering Ph.D. or equivalent programs in humanities and arts at schools of their choosing. They receive $3,000 per year for three years, in addition to access to a mentoring program that focuses on the relationship between faith, scholarship and teaching. LFP participants also attend four conferences over the course of three years, where they have the opportunity to collaborate with one another and with senior scholars.
"My hope is that the Lilly Graduate Fellows Program will not only provide an extended period of vocational exploration, but also a time to consider the place and the purpose of small church-related colleges and universities in the world of higher education," said Davis, a native of Dublin, Ohio. "I expect this three-year program will be just the place to think critically about and reflect intentionally upon the history and the future of higher education in the U.S."
Davis recently completed a three-year M.Div. program at the Divinity School, where she was able to both pursue research interests in theology, American and Czech literature and the history of Christian thought and spend time engaged in off-campus internships. She also served as a pastoral intern at Concordia Lutheran Church in Chicago during her second year of graduate school, and the following summer she worked as a chaplain at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Ill.
"The experiences working in the parish and at the hospital allowed me to explore some of the power and limits of Christian theologies and practices," Davis said.
She recalls fondly her undergraduate career at Wittenberg. She said that she hopes to educate in much the same way that her Wittenberg professors did.
"In countless ways, I was shown extraordinary hospitality from the faculty, staff and students at Wittenberg," Davis said. "The gift that the Wittenberg community has given me is a willingness to recognize that some of the most valuable experiences of change and learning occur in passing conversations, in shared silence, in community action.
"I've learned from my professors at Wittenberg that perhaps the most important work a teacher might do for her students is to be hospitable to these moments of learning – to foster room for exploration both in the classroom and outside of it, to nudge conversation in ways that challenge assumptions, and to create spaces that are strange enough to pique curiosity and yet safe enough to encourage exploration."
Recognized Lilly Fellowship Program National Network Undergraduate institutions nominate applicants for the fellowship.
"As the LFP representative from Wittenberg, I was one of the interviewers for this cohort, and it was a very impressive group," said Wittenberg Professor of English Lori Askeland. "Alison impressed everyone who interviewed her. This is a great honor for Alison and for Wittenberg."
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Question: I am a 50 year old, single woman who is self-employed at home. What tips can you give me to appear in the strongest possible light when applying for loans or mortgages? Banks are not keen on single women or self employed inviduals, even with tax returns.
Answer: I am not a banker nor do I understand the full workings of what proof is required for certain financial transactions, so I'll try to answer this with some logic and perspective on your employability.
I am assuming from your question that you may feel that either your age and/or your employment status are making it difficult for you to secure loans or mortgages. It is quite common for those who are self-employed to have more of a challenge proving their income to secure loans. It is also a fact of self-employment that there are less guarantees of long term income than with an employee position (though this too has changed and tenure in employed positions doesn't bring the same guarantees it used to). It's all about making a financial institution feel confident that you will repay what you borrow, so with self-employment it would be things like showing you have long term guaranteed contracts rather than short term ones. Tax returns certainly provide the proof of your income level for previous years, but your ability to maintain that level of earnings in the future is much more subjective when you are self employed. I'm not sure how much age has to do with it, but if I were to offer an opinion, one thing that may also be considered is the length of time you will continue to be employable, so how many more years will you likely be working as some kind of security of ongoing income.
I strongly advise that you contact either your bank or an independent financial advisor for specific information on what you can do to help yourself be considered less of a 'risk' for mortgages and loans. On the employment front, concentrate on securing fixed contracts if you can, with terms that outline clearly duration and remuneration.
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Ms. Swank was founder and president of the IU Fort Wayne Alumni Association in 1981 and was a member of the library fund drive alumni committee. She also served on the chancellor's advisory board. She received the Ralph E. Broyles Medal in 1982.
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I have a 49 jeepster & the springs are shot. New springs are costly. Can plywood bottoms with 4"foam & padding provide a suitable alternative?
Sure why not, use a treated plywood to avoid rot, and wrap it with vinyl, using a staple gun to affix the vinyl. Or have someone make a vinyl seat cover to go over the foam.
seat springs if they are the single wire that goes back and forth are available at many upholstery supplys... it does take specialized tools to bend them for length... but they are available... have a look at them at auveco.com you will have to download their catalog usually ..auveco is the company that has the automotive trim stuff in little green boxes..
I've see people tie the springs together with good heavy wire or really thick jip ties to give them some bounce back i'm cheap though i guess lol .
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Am I seeing this right?
are they similar to the scope mount greeblies on the EE-3?
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Am I seeing this right?
are they similar to the scope mount greeblies on the EE-3?
hmm... than it would consist out of 2 connectors, as one connector has 2x3 holes and I count 4 on that pic.
would that fit? I think the holes are also a little bigger on the flamethrower.
does look like a connector though...
I do think it's very possible, since molex connectors are used to connect wires, though I don't think this one would be anything like the ones on the gun.
I *think* that might be the shadow cast from the three "top" plates that sit on the rear assembly of the flame thrower...I am checking reference pics as we speak.
The rear of the flame thrower (near your elbow when you are wearing it) consists of a base block and three top blocks...on each side of each top block is a small half round ridge...that I think is what you are seeing. Here is a rear view...while I continue looking for he answer.
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Wait, which part are you referring to?
Something like this?
I'm with JFJ on this one....until there are some better reference pics we may never know for sure.
After reviewing various photos, I don't think it's a molex connector, but I do believe it's somewhat similar and plastic. If you look at various photos of the cubes mounted to that piece, you'll notice they shift and become misaligned. That's just my personal thought on it, though.
It's starting to look like it might be two seperate "two pin" connectors. If they were applied to the base block seperately, it would definately explain the shifting of the top cubes.
i think the flame thrower may be a bunch of left over model parts from the model kits the used on various things


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|Unleashing God's Truth, One Verse at a Time
Election is the act of God whereby in eternity past He chose those who will be saved. Election is unconditional, because it does not depend on anything outside of God, such as good works or foreseen faith (Romans 9:16). This doctrine is repeatedly taught in the Bible, and is also demanded by our knowledge of God. To begin with, let's look at the biblical evidence.
The Bible says prior to salvation, all people are dead in sin--spiritually dead (Ephesians 2:1-3). In this state of death, the sinner is utterly unable to respond to any spiritual stimulus and therefore unable to love God, obey Him, or please Him in any way. Scripture says the mind of every unbeliever "is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so; and those who are in the flesh cannot please God" (Romans 8:7-8, emphasis added). That describes a state of total hopelessness: spiritual death.
The effect of all this is that no sinner can ever make the first move in the salvation process. This is what Jesus meant in John 6:44, when He said, "No one can come to Me, unless the Father who sent Me draws him."
This is also why the Bible repeatedly stresses that salvation is wholly God's work. Consider these passages:
Occasionally someone will suggest that God's election is based on His foreknowledge of certain events. This argument suggests that God simply looks into the future to see who will believe, and He chooses those whom He sees choosing Him. Notice that 1 Peter 1:2 says the elect are chosen "according to the foreknowledge of God the Father," and Romans 8:29 says, "whom He foreknew, He also predestined." And if divine foreknowledge simply means God's knowledge of what will happen in advance, then these arguments may appear to have some weight behind them.
But that is not the biblical meaning of "foreknowledge." When the Bible speaks of God's foreknowledge, it refers to God's establishment of a love relationship with that person. The word know, in both the Old and New Testament, refers to much more than mere cognitive knowledge of a person. Such passages as Hosea 13:4-5; Amos 3:2 (KJV); and Romans 11:2 clearly indicate this. For example, 1 Peter 1:20 says Christ was "foreknown before the foundation of the world." Surely this means more than that God the Father looked into the future to behold Christ! It means He had an eternal, loving relationship with Him. The same is true of the elect, whom we are told God "foreknew" (Romans 8:29). That means He knew them--he loved them--before the foundation of the world.
If God's choice of the elect is unconditional, does this rule out human responsibility? Paul asks and answers that very question in Romans 9:19-20. He says God's choice of the elect is an act of mercy. Left to themselves, even the elect would persist in sin and be lost, because they are taken from the same fallen lump of clay as the rest of humanity. God alone is responsible for their salvation, but that does not eradicate the responsibility of those who persist in sin and are lost--because they do it willfully, and not under compulsion. They are responsible for their sin, not God.
The Bible affirms human responsibility right alongside the doctrine of divine sovereignty. Moreover, the offer of mercy in the gospel is extended to all alike. Isaiah 55:1 and Revelation 22:17 call "whosoever will" to be saved. Isaiah 45:22 and Acts 17:30 command all men to turn to God, repent and be saved. First Timothy 2:4 and 2 Peter 3:9 tell us that God is not willing that any should perish, but desires that all should be saved. Finally, the Lord Jesus said that, "the one who comes to Me I will certainly not cast out" (John 6:37).
In summary, we can say that God has had a special love relationship with the elect from all eternity, and on the basis of that love relationship chosen them for salvation. The ultimate question of why God chose some for salvation and left others in their sinful state is one that we, with our finite knowledge, cannot answer. We do know that God's attributes always are in perfect harmony with each other, so that God's sovereignty will always operate in perfect harmony with His goodness, love, wisdom, and justice.
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Are you buying or selling? Private deal or through a dealer? Pictures? Description? Condition? All of these are helpful tidbits of info for someone to give you a proper answer instead of just a blunt "How much is it worth".
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In the war of words concerning discrimination in the Czech Republic against Roma children, leaders insist they seek equality for all children in the nation. Two years after the European Court for Human Rights denounced racial segregation, the Czech Republic continues its policy of segregating thousands of Roma children into special schools. A group of Czech NGOs named, Together for School accused the Ministry of Education of inaction despite words to the contrary. They accuse the practice of sending many Roma children to "special" schools is simply a cover up for racial discrimination.
In theory, "special" schools have been abolished, but many Roma children attend schools whose curriculum is designed to be "practical" which translates into vocational dead end and not encouraging children to attend programs designed to foster attending higher education institutions. Together To School wants an end to segregation, an end to taking the easy way out of complex situations, and an education program which helps ALL children to use their abilities.


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If equally equiped or better, could you live exclusively with a laptop?
- Yes, I use a laptop only now, love it totally and do not miss a desktop at all.
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- with the price going down, everyone in the house can have their own laptop now.
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OzBuzz, your bees will do well on the canola. You are right about the abundance of nectar and pollen, however it will make your bees a bit 'cranky' and canola honey is very poor quality.3 hives per hectare sounds very excessive as does $50 to $60 per hive. I can't see too many farmers willing to pay that much since canola is pollinated with the wind anyway.Pete seems a bit overcautious about canola oil and insecticides. Canola oil is not harmful and most canola grown in Australia is not genetically modified. The bees don't consume the oil anyway, they consume the nectar and pollen. Insecticides aren't generally used in canola at flowering time though they could be used in other crops. The risk of harm to your bees is probably no different to where they are now.Do farmers have bean crops in your area?
I place my hives on canola every spring. Hive growth will be explosive! The honey is very light and tasty but it crystallizes rapidly. The wax they draw will be pretty and white. Although the farmer get higher crop yields, they do not pay for pollination of canola. If the truth be know, commercial beeks would probably pay to place they hives on canola.Steve


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A quick "what I did on my summer vacation" recap. My husband's parents live in Maryland and most summers we take our summer vacation to visit them at their home. This year they planned a trip to Little Sebago Lake in Maine to visit the rest of the extended family, so we decided to spend time with them there and see the rest of the extended family as well. My husband's sister and her family came too so the kids had fun cousins to play with as well. Happiness for all.
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We had a couple of rainy days and one of them we took a trip into Portland. Portland is a beautiful old city on a wharf. I love driving through Cape Elizabeth to see the Portland Head Lighthouse.
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There's no doubting the Samsung Galaxy S3 is a tour de force of the latest cutting edge mobile phone technology, as proven by the fact it has sold faster than hotcakes on the coldest day in January, or wettest day in July for that matter. But, for some of us, it didn't quite tick every box. We're going to look ahead at what we'd like to see from its follow up, which we can only suppose will be called the Samsung Galaxy S4.
The Galaxy S3 is a fairly elegant-looking phone from the front but its boring glossy plastic back certainly didn't set our hearts racing. For the S4 we'd like to see a more ambitious design using exotic and premium materials. Nevermind that the S3 is super light and thin - a few extra grams due to a metal backplate wouldn't bother us. It doesn't have to be metal either - just something with a bit more pizazz.
More than the look, though, what really bothered us about the S3 was its size. We know some people are all for phones getting bigger and bigger but we're not among them. Although Samsung made an effort to get around the S3 having a whacking great 4.8in screen, it remains to our minds a cumbersome handset that's difficult to use one handed - the amount of times we've dropped the S3 while holding a pint, and no it's not just because of the preceding five pints.
We'd like to see a move to a slightly smaller screen that retains the same resolution. The 4.3in of the Galaxy S2 was manageable but frankly we'd be even happier for it to drop to 4in. Yes, essentially we're saying we think Apple is on the right track (according to rumours) by only bumping up the screen size slightly for its upcoming iPhone 5, from 3.5in on the iPhone 4S to 4in.
S4 Mini
Okay, maybe a considerably smaller Galaxy S4 is unlikely. So if we can't have a big ol' flagship S4 that's smaller than the S3, how about a Galaxy S4 Mini that doesn't miss out on any of the goodies? Mini versions of phones tend to drop features and aim for a budget price but we want to see an S4 that can kick it with the big guns but not require double joints to get a grip on.
We'd also like to see Samsung go to town on the camera of the Galaxy S4. The S3 only matched camera tech that had been available for several months, rather then move things forward. What we'd like is a proper shutter button to make it easier to take snaps at awkward angles, and shoot self portraits in particular. And, having now seen the magnificence that is the Nokia 808 Pureview's 41MP camera, we'd also really like to see a big bump in camera performance - optical zoom, Xenon flash, we want it all.
Big Battery
The Samsung Galaxy S3 battery is among the largest in its class and the stamina to match. But, there's still room for improvement. Add a couple of millimetres to the phone's overall thickness and squeeze in an even bigger battery and we're well on our way to smartphone nirvana.
The Samsung Galaxy Note caught us all by surprise. Next to no-one thought a 5.3in phone with a stylus would work in this day and age but it has proved hugely popular, and we can see why. There is still something about having a fine-nibbed pointing device that's sensitive to pressure that makes doodling, gaming and plenty of other tasks much more enjoyable. The stylus of the Note wasn't the best in the world but it was better than the dumb capacitive touchscreen models that are the alternative. Heck, we'd not even mind if it couldn't fit in the body of the phone.
Finally, and we know this is a bit of a curveball, we'd like to see the Samsung Galaxy S4 go a bit rugged. Panasonic proved that you can create an ostensibly normal-looking mobile that's fully waterproof, and if Samsung can up the ante by making the S4 a but tough too, we'd be happier than Andy Murray... oh wait, he didn't win did he.
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Hey THD denizens,
I have witnessed a bit of a poser here and though this topic may have been discussed already in the past, I was wondering if anyone has the "skinny" for me.
I was just watching ROJ SE and Boba Fett uses his left gauntlet to blast at or around Luke on the opposite desert skiff. (this we all know)...
I was pausing the tape to get a better look at the gauntlets and I noticed that Fett fires from both the top and from the side (which I thought the side was primarily a flame thrower). I checked numerous times to make sure that I was seeing things correctly.
Granted there are two nozzles on the left side and arguably one could double as a laser but why then would he use both when one (the top which he fires from first) would suffice?
Not to mention that the top cannon has no hose connected to it like in some non-movie photos. (after thought)
When I was a kid, I always thought that this was a missle of sort.
Many thanks in advance for some insight.


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|School of Business Students Take Second in Adirondack Cup
|Nine students from the School of Business teamed up to manage a mock portfolio in The Adirondack Cup competition and took home second place.
The Adirondack Cup, sponsored by the Adirondack Research & Management, Inc., advisor to the Adirondack Small Cap Mutual Fund (ADKSX), is a competition during which college teams competed against each other over six months to build and grow a small cap portfolio of stocks.
The Ithaca College team consisted of; Jackie Branco, Russell Gewehr, Samantha Giraud, Dylan Lee, Cameron Miller, Michael Palermo, Connell Pritchard, Daniel Sottosanti, and Alexander Weaver.
Students from 18 colleges and universities across the Northeast participated in the competition, managing a hypothetical small cap portfolio of stocks valued at $1 million. The goals of the competition, which is in its third year, are to teach students the difference between trading stocks and thinking through their investment decisions for the long term and to help them make appropriate connections in the financial services sector as they prepare to enter the job market.
"I'm delighted that our IC student team placed so well in the Adirondack Cup Competition. It is a testament to the excellent education in financial theory and application that the students have received, including hands on experience in our world class Trading Room. This is a great example of the motivation and hard work of our business students." said Dean Mary Ellen Zuckerman.
According to Adirondack Principal and Chief Marketing Officer Steve Gonick, "The students have grown their network of contacts in the industry as a result of participating in the Adirondack Cup because many of our clients have been actively following the competition, often rooting for the students from the school they graduated from. This will be extremely helpful as they start their careers."
"As an Ithaca College alum, I am particularly proud of the Ithaca team," said Gonick. "In three years of competition, Ithaca has finished in the top two twice, winning the Adirondack Cup in 2012. It's a testament to the fine education the college is providing to its students."
The Adirondack Small Cap Mutual Fund, an owner-managed fund, has been recognized in 2011 and 2013 by Lipper Inc. as the best small cap value mutual fund in the U.S.
The top five teams were; St. Lawrence University, Ithaca College, Bryn Mawr College, Saunders College of Business at RIT and SUNY Geneseo. View full final standings here.
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Yes, it is. Learn how to use wvdial.
Is it possible to use a Huawei mobile usb stick 110 (T mobile) with BT4 ?
If so could some member point me in the right direction.
Yes, it is. Learn how to use wvdial.
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe.
Here's an idea. You try it and let us know if it works by making a post ( if there is not already one) in the HCL section.


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text: Educators invited to participate in next phase of evaluation process During the 2013-2014, all Massachusetts school districts will be identifying and piloting District-Determined Measures for the next phase of the educator evaluation system. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is partnering with WestEd for the collection, evaluation, and posting of assessments that may be used as DDMs for grades PK-2 and non-MCAS tested subjects, such as health, foreign languages and the arts. From June through August, educator panels have met to review and develop draft Core Course Objectives to guide the selection of quality assessments for approximately 100 different grades, subjects or courses. DESE is now inviting educators and other stakeholders to participate in a review of the draft CCOs from July 29-August 2. Educators, curriculum specialists, and other stakeholders can access the survey to provide comments about the first set of draft CCOs on the DESE website, http://www.doe.mass.edu/edeval/ddm/. DESE is also seeking recommendations for traditional and non-traditional assessments, commercially available and locally developed instruments that have been piloted or are currently in use in Massachusetts districts. These may include end-of-year or end-of-course examinations, assessments administered at the beginning and end of a grade or course, and non-traditional instruments such as portfolios or performance tasks and associated scoring rubrics. WestEd has developed an online survey that asks a few questions about the assessments being used and provides a simple tool for uploading copies of the instruments and, if available, supporting documentation associated with that assessment (e.g., administration or scoring guides, technical or research reports). All recommended assessments will be evaluated for use as DDMs. To participate, please go to https://www.smartsheet.com/b/form?EQBCT=52e3762ac7954f93aa40cc879bc38855.


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Has anyone heard anything else about this??? I thought the boards here might be interested. Definitely something to keep an eye on....if it's in-fact NOT just a "pipe dream."
Boba Fett to get his own movie?
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Has anyone heard anything else about this??? I thought the boards here might be interested. Definitely something to keep an eye on....if it's in-fact NOT just a "pipe dream."
Boba Fett to get his own movie?
Interesting read.... Who knows if it will come about though... We can only dream.
"...gave birth to a new hope for Star Wars fanboys everywhere..."
Why are us girls always left out from stuff like this? Geez... ;)
I wouldn't mind watching a movie about Boba. But at the same time, I hope they won't make one. Boba is supposed to be that mysterious character in the background. That's what makes him awesome.
Popularity: Sometimes it's not what you say, but how cool you look not saying it!
You guys seriously need to watch the facebook wall...lots of news there like this :)
What Facebook wall?
A movie about mandalorians now that would definitely be cool and as much as I really like Boba Fett and think a movie, show, or whatever could be cool I think it should not be made. . . . well lets just keep him more of a mystery.
The mystery of him is what makes him so great!
I think if made, it needs to be done right. Keep Lucas' finger out of the pie. Bring in someone who can write an awesome story and not make it a generic rip off of every action/sci fi movie out, pref someone who is as big of a fan as we are who isn't going to try to reinvent the character and the suit IE ********* Singer and Superman Returns.
Id say Karen Travis should be the writer hands down
It seems that Kevin Smith loves the idea of a Boba movie as well. I agree with the man that the movie would definitely bring in a lot of money.
Kevin Smith Wants Boba Fett Movie | Showbiz Spy - celebrity news, rumors & gossip
They could even save by having me be the man under the helm. I'll work for free.
And you come equipped with a suit and everything just need to get a few extras for stunts
If the director is smart, he'll use some Fetts here for PR!


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$145 • Veracruz
As coastal Mexico slowly gives way to a glut of high-rises and libidinous throngs of tourists, a few tucked-away treasures hold tight to their cultural roots, not to mention a high standard of innovative indigenous design. The solo project of Carlos Couturier (one of the hoteliers behind Mexico City's Habita Hotel and Deseo in Playa del Carmen), Azúcar (Monte Gordo; 52-232/321-0678; www.hotelazucar.com) is set between a pristine beach, citrus groves, and sugarcane fields in the eastern state of Veracruz. The resort manages to defy tradition while embracing it: spare meditative surroundings, early morning yoga, and an Asian-inspired spa lend the property an Eastern air; vivid pink accents, Mexican votives, and dishes such as the fragrant house special, acamayitas (freshwater prawns), infuse it with a distinctly Latin flavor. The 20 luminescent white bungalows have sculptural walls, pearl-hued cement floors, and private terraces with hammocks.
Related: 27 Affordable Beach Resorts
While There Ten minutes away, the town of San Rafael simmers with a potent mix of Afro-Caribbean and French influences, remnants of the area's sugar-industry heyday. Within its tiny confines, you can find handmade cheeses, bakeries specializing in both baguettes and pan de agua, and sublime lechero coffee: try Mr. Lambert's Traditional Cheese and Cream (39 Avda. 16 de Septiembre N.; 52-232/325-0373) and the Maasberg family bakery (3 Calle Encinas; 52-232/325-0423). —Jessica Hundley
South & Central America
$170 • Buchupureo, Chile
Chile's rugged south-central coast, a few hilly turns west of the famous wine-producing valleys of Region VII and five hours south of Santiago, has long sat quietly, frequented primarily by wandering surfers and oxen-driving farmers. Now, as if to remind people that Brazil isn't the only South American country with stunning stretches of sand, a young American couple has opened La Joya del Mar (56-42/197-1733; www.lajoyadelmar.com), a three-villa property that's an oasis of simple luxury. Embracing a modern and organic aesthetic, the hotel's open, airy villas are decorated with clean-lined furnishings custom-crafted from oak harvested in the nearby province of Cordillera. The on-site restaurant is charmingly bicultural, serving local dishes such as barbecued fish, shellfish empanadas, and fresh ceviche alongside pizzas and pastas from the kitchen of owner (and surfer) Dayna Del Duca, who inherited the recipes from her Sicilian father—all complemented by an excellent collection of 80-plus Chilean wines. It doesn't take a surfer to appreciate the Pacific backdrop: a black-sand beach rimmed by lavender, oak, and banana-tree-covered hillsides.
While There The lovely Itata Valley, just an hour's drive east of La Joya, is home to a handful of small vineyards—the best being Casas de Giner (56-42/351-025; www.casasdeginer.cl). For more tasting options, head to the historic Maule Valley (56-71/246-460; www.valledelmaule.cl)—a two-hour road trip from La Joya—which has a wine-making tradition that dates to colonial times. —David Hanson
$230 • Ambergris Caye, Belize
Laid-back Ambergris Caye is just a 20-minute flight from gritty Belize City, but a world apart. The beaches are powdery white, shopping barefoot is encouraged, and the pace is languorous, thanks to the island's sandy, car-free roads (locals get around by golf cart, fat-tired bicycle, or a leisurely saunter). The newly renovated Mata Chica Beach Resort (011-501/220-5010; www.matachica.com), on the private northern side of the island, makes an ideal base: it's sufficiently off the beaten track to feel secluded, though only a short water-taxi ride from the lively restaurants and shops of downtown San Pedro. Not that you'll feel compelled to leave the resort, which offers stellar seafood dishes at its restaurant Mambo, film screenings in the new martini lounge, and banana-and-brown sugar facials at the spa. The 14 bungalows are painted in bright, Gauguin hues such as mango and watermelon pink. All have sea views, air-conditioning, thatched roofs, vibrant murals by Lionel Dumas, and glass-walled showers surrounded by bamboo and Mexican tiles. The best deals are the four Sea Breeze bungalows—they're a 30-second walk from the water's edge, but $120 less than the beachfront casitas.
While There To spot a kaleidoscope of sea life, head to Hol Chan Marine Reserve (www.holchanbelize.org). Experienced divers shouldn't miss a day trip to the famous Blue Hole, a midnight-blue sinkhole in the midst of the turquoise sea. At night, head to the neighboring Rojo Lounge (011-501/226-4012; www.azulbelize.com), known for its conch pizzas, frozen margaritas, and sleek beachfront style. —Jaime Gross
$225 • WestPunt, Curaçao
The Dutch sound of Curaçao's native tongue, Papiamentu, and the colorful candy box-like 18th-century buildings that line the harbor of the principal city, Willemstad, hark back to three centuries of Dutch rule (1634 to 1954). Devotees return for the island's surprising number of faultlessly preserved historic sites and peaceful, cactus-scattered terrain, but until recently, Curaçao held few compelling hotel options. The year-old Lodge Kura Hulanda & Beach Club (877/264-3106; www.kurahulanda.com), in the small village of Westpunt, is a notable exception (along with also affordable sister property Hotel Kura Hulanda Spa & Casino in Willemstad). The lodge's 75 villas, suites, and guest rooms stand on a cliff, surrounded by 350 acres of carefully tended gardens filled with flowering shrubs and tamarind and breadfruit trees. Descend the stone steps to the white coral-sand beach, and you'll find a pristine snorkeling and scuba diving area. The rooms, with their big patios, soft white linens, and rattan furnishings, are soothing but also high-tech, with flat-screen TV's, DVD players, and free high-speed Internet.
While There Sample local fare at one of the oldest plantation houses on the island, the nearby Landhuis Daniel (59-99/864-8400; www.landhuisdaniel.com; dinner for two $56). Transformed into a restaurant and guesthouse 10 years ago, it now serves Dutch and Creole food made with herbs and vegetables plucked from the hotel's own organic garden. —Andrea Bennett
$230 • North Sulawesi, Indonesia
It may lack the well-developed, sybaritic appeal of Bali to the southwest, but Indonesia's North Sulawesi has charms all its own. The lush province, set along the volcanic Pacific Ring of Fire, teems with biodiversity—from forested nature preserves to the world-class Bunaken marine reserve, home to more than 2,500 varieties of fish. Though the island has maintained a low profile, it's definitely on the rise, thanks to direct flights from Singapore to its capital, Manado, and a wealth of sustainable ecotourism projects in the works (including a recent, successful campaign to prevent a gold mine from dumping its harmful tailings into the sea). The pick of the province's resorts is the year-old Kima Bajo Resort & Spa (62-43/186-0999; www.kimabajo.com) set on remote Wori Bay. Here, a collection of 32 elegant suites and freestanding thatched-roof villas—some with outdoor rain showers and bathtubs—and a serene spa cascade down a hill to a volcanic-sand beach. Guests spend their days cruising Bunaken and the surrounding islands, dining on superb Indonesian fare, and taking in the breathtaking sunsets over Manado Tua, a dormant volcano rising from the sea.
While There Organize a hike with Tangkoko Ecotourism Guides Club (62-43/187-1845; www.neba.nl) through the densely forested 21,745-acre Tangkoko-Batu Angus Dua Saudara National Park to spot the fabulously eccentric spectral tarsier—a tiny nocturnal primate with enormous eyes that can swivel its head 180 degrees and jump 10 times its body length. Try finding that on Bali.—Leisa Tyler
Security Note Although North Sulawesi has not had security issues in the past, the U.S. State Department has an ongoing travel advisory for Indonesia, which includes the province. For more information, check the department's Web site at www.travel.state.gov.
$243 • Phuket, Thailand
Just over two years after the Asian tsunami wreaked havoc on Phuket's coastline, the resort island is back and better than ever. A string of hotels have opened in the past year, the best of which is Indigo Pearl (66-76/327-006; www.indigo-pearl.com), a 277-room property on secluded Nai Yang Beach that is just putting its finishing touches. Designed by Bangkok-based architect Bill Bensley, Indigo Pearl recalls the site's former life as a tin mine with sleek, industrial-style interiors: polished-concrete floors, steel beams, exposed ceilings, and machinery-inspired sculptures. The austere effect is offset by yards of Thai silk on pillows and chairs, plush beds, and oversize bathtubs. The sprawling property has three swimming pools (don't miss the "snakeskin pool," tiled with glass beads), a yoga-focused spa, tennis courts, a breezy tapas bar, and five other on-site restaurants. Along the beach, a string of cheap and cheerful bars keep a lively beat throughout the day and night.
While There For a dose of culture, venture into the narrow streets of Phuket Town, where 19th-century Sino-Portuguese shop-houses dating from Old Phuket's prosperous tin-mining days are being transformed into chic restaurants and bars. Stop off at the atmospheric China Inn Café (20 Thalang Rd.; 66-76/356-239, dinner for two $30) to shop for antiques and graze on Chinese-inspired local dishes, including goon jian (prawns in tamarind sauce). —L.T.
$106 • Madeira, Portugal
Not so long ago, the name Madeira was associated almost exclusively with the preferred tipple of dainty English matrons. The namesake Portuguese island, some 372 miles off the Atlantic coast of Morocco, however, draws a much younger and more adventurous crowd. They come for the subtropical isle's bonanza of water-and-wind sports—Madeira is known as the "Hawaii of Europe"—as well as a rum-fueled party scene with nary a bottle of the traditional sweet wine in sight. The Hotel Estalagem da Ponta do Sol (35-129/197-0200; www.pontadosol.com) embodies the new attitude. This grand former farmhouse has been dramatically expanded with a deftly minimalist touch (smooth black slate floors, crisply geometric whitewashed walls, gauzy fabrics, and Modernist furniture) that's in harmony with the hotel's backdrop: an endless expanse of azure water and sky stretching to the horizon. The vertiginous cliffside perch over the village of Ponta do Sol (roughly, "Sunset Point") ensures that every inch of the property, from the infinity pool to the restaurant to the 54 guest rooms, has stunning vistas.
While There With an area of just 286 square miles, Madeira is easy to cover by car, which will let you sample the island's varied delights, from the manicured gardens and urbane nightlife of Funchal, the capital, to the wild shore-breaks at surfers' paradise Jardim do Mar, in the southwest. Don't miss the 1,000-foot descent in a glass elevator to the secluded sand-and-pebble beach at Fajã dos Padres, in Quinta Grande. —Andrew Ferren
$177 • San Sebastián, Spain
Though a resort town for over a century—Spanish Queen María Cristina adopted it for her summer holidays in the 1890's—San Sebastián is more often linked with haute gastronomy than with the picturesque and sparkling white beaches that are her birthright. That classic seaside charm is best experienced from the Hotel Niza (56 Calle Zubieta; 34-943/426-663; www.hotelniza.com), a 1911 Victorian-style hotel in the center of a broad boardwalk in the heart of La Concha Beach. Niza's 40 rooms, reached by an appealingly démodé elevator, are all designed in clean (if a tad utilitarian) Provençal blues and yellows. At night, locals slip down to the hotel's restaurants—the Italian La Pasta Gansa and Café Biarritz, a tapas (or pintxos, in Euskera) bar—for their excellent, inexpensive dishes, then head for the bars lining Calle Reyes Católicos. By day, they hit La Concha, surf at Zurriola, or simply loll the way María Cristina once did: on the lawns of her lovely Palacio Miramar above the sea, now open to picnickers.
While There San Sebastián's restaurants are famed for their pintxos. In the heart of the Old Town—a warren of crooked streets—the bar Gandarias (23 Calle 31 de Agosto; 34/943-426-362; dinner for two $65) displays pintxos like jewels on counters. For simple presentations of fish, head to Aita Mari (21-23 Calle Puerto; 34/943-431-359; dinner for two $78), set at the edge of the old port. —Sarah Wildman
United States
$230 • Sea Ranch, California
Founded in 1964 and hailed as one of the first eco-sensitive resort communities in the United States, the utopian hideaway of Sea Ranch occupies 10 miles of rugged Pacific coastline about two hours north of San Francisco, in an area locally known as Mendonoma, at the border of Sonoma and Mendocino counties. Set near a redwood forest, the Sea Ranch Lodge (800/732-7262; www.searanchlodge.com) is a magnificent example of mid-60's rustic-modern design. Nearly all of the 20 cedar-paneled rooms have leather armchairs and spectacular ocean views, but hedonists should opt for Nos. 19 or 20, which include fireplaces and spa tubs. Full breakfast at the lodge restaurant is a feast of local organic fruit, freshly baked biscuits, and omelettes—fuel for foraging stones and driftwood on the bluffs and on nearby Black Point Beach. The real show starts at sunset: Take in the majestic view from Adirondack chairs on the lawn or with a glass of one of 115 local wines.
While There Don't miss a scenic road trip to Gualala, a tiny town eight miles away with a big reputation for its burgeoning arts scene. Visit the Alinder Gallery (39150 S. Hwy. 1; 707/884-4884), which specializes in Ansel Adams photography, and Placewares + Lyndon Design (39114 Ocean Dr.; 707/884-1184), a handsomely designed store selling local art and contemporary European home furnishings. —David Keeps
$146 • Sunshine Coast, British Columbia
Where's the perfect perch for explorers of British Columbia's Sunshine Coast, a dramatic hundred-mile stretch of shoreline that has everything from sandy beaches to tranquil lagoons to high, craggy peaks?In the trees, of course. Rockwater Secret Cove Resort (5356 Ole's Cove Rd.; 877/296-4593; www.rockwatersecretcoveresort.com), accessible via a short ferry or floatplane ride from Vancouver, has recently opened a 1,500-foot-long treetop walk among the property's tall stands of arbutus trees. The walk connects a new series of luxury tent-house suites, all with heated slate floors, shoji screens, hydrotherapy tubs, and private verandas overlooking the Malaspina Strait. Soak up the sea air during an alfresco massage at the tented spa in the cove, or launch a kayak or scuba-diving trip right from the resort's black-sand beach. And it's only 15 minutes by water shuttle across the strait to the tiny Thormanby Islands and their glistening alabaster beaches. Time your arrival for low tide, when you can wade through tidal pools filled with starfish, sea urchins, and Dungeness crabs.
While There A short drive away lies Desolation Sound, one of the crown jewels of B.C.'s marine parks, with warm waters, cataract falls, and sheltered coves that make it a kayaker's playground. Halfmoon Sea Kayaks (5644 Cowrie St., Sechelt; 604/885-2948; www.halfmoonseakayaks.com) leads tours through the park's rocky points and narrow channels. —Bonnie Tsui
$168 • Zanzibar, Tanzania
Africa's Spice Island has lured travelers to its shores since the days of the earliest traders. Glorious white beaches and dazzling water (in a shade reminiscent of a Dynasty Green 1965 Mustang) have made Zanzibar a favorite among the backpacker set, but a recent infusion of stylish hotels signals the island's coming of age. One notable newcomer is Fumba Beach Lodge (255-777/860-504; www.fumbabeachlodge.com), a castaway-style property of 26 breezy rooms (all with private terraces) spread over 40 beachfront acres. Divers take note: the on-site PADI-licensed dive center guarantees easy access to the nearby coral reef. In the evening, guests congregate, sundowners in hand, under a sprawling baobab tree overlooking the sea at the lodge's Dhow Fum Bar.
While There For a day on the water, try island-hopping in the Menai Bay Conservation Area. Safari Blue (255-777/423-162; www.safariblue.net) leads daily dhow expeditions from Fumba, stopping along the way for snorkeling in the reef and a dip in a natural lagoon surrounded by mangroves. —Jennifer V. Cole
United States
Miami Beach
Standard Miami Andre Balazs's mod Scandinavian-style property on Belle Isle. 305/673-1717; www.standardhotel.com; doubles from $225.
Playa del Carmen
Hotel Básico Sleek design outpost in Quintana Roo. 52-984/879-4448; www.hotelbasico.com; doubles from $168.
Central America
Placencia, Belize
Inn at Robert's Grove Freshly renovated family favorite. 800/565-9757; www.robertsgrove.com; doubles from $215.
Gunacaste, Costa Rica
Hotel Punta Islita Pacific Coast eco-resort. 011-506/231-6122; www.hotelpuntaislita.com; doubles from $218.
9 Beaches Overwater villas on 18 beachfront acres. 441/239-2999; www.9beaches.com; doubles from $185.
Rendezvous Bay Spotless rooms with a funky B&B vibe. 800/274-4893; www.rendezvousbay.com; doubles from $140.
Negril, Jamaica
Rockhouse Hotel Rooms, studios, and villas clustered around cliffs and grottoes. 876/957-4373; www.rockhousehotel.com; doubles from $125.
Vieques, Puerto Rico
Inn on the Blue Horizon Plantation-style inn on a bluff overlooking the Caribbean. 787/741-3318; www.innonthebluehorizon.com; doubles from $160.
St. Lucia
Ti Kaye Village Resort Cliffside hotel on the secluded west coast. 758/456-8101; www.tikaye.com; doubles from $200.
Brac, Croatia
Hotel Kastil The Dalmatian Coast's most stylish property. 385-21/635-995; www.kastil.hr; doubles from $182.
Tarifa, Spain
Hotel Dos Mares Moorish-style beachfront bungalows. 34-956/684-035; www.dosmareshotel.com; doubles from $172.
Nusa Dua, Indonesia
Grand Hyatt Bali Amenities-filled, 40-acre resort. 62-361/771-234; bali.grand.hyatt.com; doubles from $220.
Hua Hin, Thailand
Aleenta Pretty, Thai-style retreat. 66-2/508-5333; www.aleenta.com; doubles from $227.


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Prevent Children From Dying in Hot Parked Cars
Every summer the heartbreaking news stories flash before us.
A distracted parent forgets their infant is in the backseat, parks and locks the car and goes into work. One parent thinks the other has removed a child from the car after a trip or errand, but no one has. Someone cracks the windows a few inches and decides to leave a sleeping child in the car while they run into the store to pick up a few items. Childcare van drivers forget to count the children left in their charge after a field trip and a child is left locked inside a parked transportation van on a private parking lot.
And then there are the stories of people (parents and nonparents) who think they can park the car in the shade and have a few drinks at the local bar while their child is left locked in a hot car.
The reasons for children dying or suffering serious medical injuries in hot parked vehicles are indeed numerous and totally preventable.
According to data released by the Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at least 44 children in the United States lost their lives in 2013 after being left in unattended motor vehicles – and an unknown number of others were moderately to severely injured.
The average number of U.S. child heatstroke fatalities per year since 1998 is 38. There have already been two such deaths reported this year.
A child can suffer heatstroke within minutes when left in a hot parked car. Even with windows rolled down two inches, when the temperature outside is in the low 80's, the temperature inside the car can quickly become deadly.
Children's bodies in particular overheat easily, and infants and children under four years old are at the greatest risk for heat-related illness. Young children bodies heat up three to five times faster than an adult's. When a child's temperature reaches 107 degrees, they die.
The results of a study released by Safe Kids Worldwide states that 14 percent of parents say they have left a child alone inside a parked vehicle despite the risk of heatstroke. Based on the U.S. population, that number is projected to be nearly two million parents transporting more than 3.3 million children who say they have intentionally left their infants, toddler, and kindergarten child alone in a parked vehicle. For parents of children three and under, the percentage increases to 23 percent. Dads are almost three times more likely than moms to leave a child alone in a parked car – 23 percent compared to eight percent.
NHTSA, Safe Kids, and its safety partners urge parents and caregivers to take the following precautions to prevent heatstroke incidents from occurring:
? Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle – even if the windows are partially open or the engine is running and the air conditioning is on;
? Make a habit of looking in the vehicle – front and back – before locking the door and walking away;
? Ask the childcare provider to call if the child doesn't show up for care as expected;
? Do things that serve as a reminder that a child is in the vehicle, such as placing a purse or briefcase in the back seat to ensure no child is accidentally left in the vehicle, or writing a note or using a stuffed animal placed in the driver's view to indicate a child is in the car seat; and
? Teach children that a vehicle is not a play area and store keys out of a child's reach.
In addition, NHTSA and Safe Kids urge community members who see a child alone in a hot vehicle to immediately call 911 or the local emergency number. A child in distress due to heat should be removed from the vehicle as quickly as possible and rapidly cooled.
Beginning May 5 and running through September, you'll hear more about this topic as the NHTSA launches a national radio and internet campaign, "Where's Baby? Look Before You Lock," to reach parents, caregivers, and grandparents about the importance of this issue.
Source: Kathryn Henry, http://www.nhtsa.gov/About+NHTSA/Press+Releases/2014/NHTSA+urges+parents+and+caregivers+to+think+Where's+Baby,+Look+Before+You+Lock
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Posted by JP Gownder on October 4, 2010
I'd like to invite you to participate in an exciting new forum for discussion: our community for Consumer Product Strategy professionals!
The community is a place for product strategists to exchange ideas, opinions, and real-world solutions with each other. Forrester analysts will also be part of the community, helping facilitate the discussions and sharing their views.
Right now, we already have discussions going on the topics of product co-creation, creating video content for your product or brand, and the effects disruptive technologies like the iPad have on product strategies. These vibrant conversations are just getting started, but they're already pretty exciting discussions.
In general, here's what you'll find
I encourage you to become part of the community:
The community is open to both Forrester clients AND to non-clients. Why not visit today?