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Art Basel
Art Basel brings full rooms, high rates to Miami Beach hotels
Hotels in Miami-Dade are full this week — of guests, art and events.
In some cases, they're even being taken over. See: Lords South Beach at 1120 Collins Avenue, which has been turned from a sunny hotel into an intimidating, super-sized, crowd-interacting black dog.
"At night, when it's talking, it's so funny to watch people walk by and do the double take," said Brian Gorman, the hotel's founder.
The installation by Desi Santiago, formally called Perrier Presents: The Black Lords at Lords South Beach, shows how local hotels have embraced the week surrounding Art Basel Miami Beach as more than an opportunity to fill rooms.
Though they do that as well.
George Cozonis, general manager of W South Beach, said many guests have been staying at the hotel for Art Basel week since it opened in 2009.
"And they know what their favorite room is and they have gotten to know the staff, so one of the things they do before they leave is say, 'I'd like to get the same room for next year,' " he said. "Many of our bookings happen during or right after [Art Basel]. By July, everything is booked."
By midweek, only a few rooms remained for Saturday night with weeknights sold out at rates that started at $1,209 and topped out at $9,500 a night.
Hotels countywide are reporting about 90 percent occupancy, according to a preliminary survey by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. That's a slight increase from last year's 89 percent occupancy.
Nicholas Christopher, president and owner of official Art Basel travel agency Turon Travel, said rates in general are slightly higher than last year. He said most of the visitors are booked through Friday or Saturday, so some availability (and lower prices) could return by the weekend.
The hotels getting the most buzz are recently relaunched properties such as the SLS and James Royal Palm, he said. Both properties say they are sold out, with average rates over $1,000 a night at SLS and rooms going for $700-$3,500 at the James Royal Palm, which opened in early November.
The 87-room Gale South Beach & Regent Hotel cut it even closer, opening Tuesday.
"We knew we were going to be on schedule," said Jared Galbut, managing principal of Menin Hotels, which also includes the sold-out Shelborne, Sanctuary and Bentley hotels. "We knew we had reservations; we made it clear to the contractor that it's not an option to not be open."
Opening-week prices at the hotel range from $500 to $800, Galbut said, about $150 more than what will be normal for the season.
At the other end of the price spectrum, Freehand Miami, an upscale hostel at 2727 Indian Creek Drive that opened this week, is also sold out with prices that start around $50 to $75 a night per person. Andrew Zobler, CEO of Freehand owner Sydell Group, said many guests are members of the press and artists.
"It's really perfect for something like Basel where there's so much going on," he said. "They're coming down for three days and probably sleeping four hours a night."
Like many other properties, the hostel is hosting events every night, presenting almost unlimited options for out-of-towners after the art fairs close.
Mandarin Oriental, Miami on Brickell Key debuts an exhibition of contemporary Asian art in the lobby Thursday night. The Gale South Beach is hosting some events that don't start until midnight.
At Dream South Beach, 1111 Collins Avenue, rock and jazz photography from the Morrison Hotel Gallery will be featured at the hotel, which also hosts events Thursday and Friday.
Brendan McNamara, senior vice president of brand development for Dream Hotels, said it's important for lifestyle hotels to embrace major happenings like Art Basel and join the creative buzz. He praised the installation at the nearby Lords South Beach as well as a project called "Plane Text," featuring a plane trailing messages, put on by Delano owner Morgans Hotel Group.
"It's almost less competitive and it becomes this love fest of art," he said.


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Just before he began warming up for his start Thursday night against the Texas Rangers, Orioles pitcher Miguel Gonzalez was getting treatment in the trainer's room for a sudden flare up of back spasms.
But Gonzalez — who has been one of the Orioles' most consistent starters this season — said it wasn't going to stop him from pitching, and once he threw his first pitch, adrenaline took over.
The Orioles right-hander turned in his seventh consecutive quality start, the longest streak by an Orioles pitcher this season, holding a potent Rangers lineup to one run on four hits over 6 2/3 innings.
That performance and solo homers from Chris Davis and Brian Roberts lifted the Orioles to a 3-1 win before an announced 21,857 at Camden Yards.
"Gonzo was phenomenal," Roberts said, "battling some back spasms and I think when we went in the training room before the game, I wasn't sure if he was even going to make it out there. And to go 6 2/3 and pitch that way against that kind of team, that's pretty good work."
Gonzalez is 5-1 with a 2.49 ERA over his past seven starts. In eight starts at home this season, Gonzalez is 5-0 with six quality starts, and the Orioles have won all eight.
"He's been pretty consistent, and that's all we're asking," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said. "It's asking a lot. Going through major league lineups, especially one like Texas, is difficult. That's why not many people can do it."
Davis, the majors' home run leader, came into Thursday's game without a hit in his previous 17 at-bats, his longest hitless streak of the season. But Davis quickly broke out of his slump in the second inning, hitting his 34th homer of the season into the second row of the center-field bleachers.
"I was just glad to get a hit," Davis said. "Got tired of striking out and grounding out and breaking bats. Kind of went on long enough. But, I talked about it earlier today about trying to be a little more patient, little bit more selective. And of course after I hit the home run I go back to swinging at everything. Some lessons are harder to learn than others."
Davis' 86 RBIs tie Boog Powell's club record for most at the All-Star break, a mark set in 1969.
Roberts' solo shot in the third inning was his first homer at Camden yards since Opening Day of 2011.
The Orioles (51-42) have now hit a majors-leading 125 homers this season.
Bolstered by back-to-back quality start by Wei-Yin Chen on Wednesday and Gonzalez on Thursday, the Orioles earned a split of the four-game series against the Rangers (53-39). They needed it to keep pace with American League East-leading Boston Red Sox — as well as the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees — who won earlier in the day.
"We're hopeful that five guys we run out there are going to give us a chance and make our bullpen better, shorten up some of the outs we have to get out of the bullpen," Showalter said of his starting rotation. "Miggy was solid. He was carrying a little more fastball tonight — a little late life."
The Orioles head into their final series before the All-Star break — a three-game set against the Toronto Blue Jays that begins Friday night — 5 ½ games behind the Red Sox and one game behind the Rays for second place. The Yankees are just a half game behind the Orioles.
Gonzalez (7-3) retired 13 of the first 14 batters he faced Thursday. Gonzalez worked ahead of hitters — he threw 17 of 25 first-pitch strikes — and even though he didn't have his split-fingered fastball, Gonzalez relied on his two-seam fastball to keep the Rangers off balance and get eight ground-ball outs. He recorded his 12th outing of six or more innings in 16 starts this season.
"Buck likes that," Gonzalez said. "He wants us to go out there and try and do our best and go deep in the games, and that's what I've been trying to do every time out there."
Gonzalez held the heart of Texas' batting order — hitters No. 2 through No. 5 — to one hit in 12 at-bats.
"He's a guy that we all know how special he is and how good he can be, and he proved that tonight," Davis said. "He threw the ball really well. He was around the zone, and when a guy is getting ahead of you first-strike, it makes it tough on you, so I was proud of him to go as long as he did and do as well as he did."
Gonzalez's only costly mistake was a leadoff homer by Ian Kinsler in the sixth. He left the game after issuing a two-out walk to Jurickson Profar in the seventh on his 104th pitch. Lefty Troy Patton came in and struck out David Murphy to end the inning.
Gonzalez said the pregame back spasms, which he said haven't been a problem in the past, faded when he started warming up.
"It just happened today, 30 minutes before the game," Gonzalez said. "As soon as I started warming up, I felt better, and it loosened up afterward. I wasn't worried about it. I told them myself, I'm ready to go. I'm ready to go. I want to be out there and I want to go make my pitches and give my team a chance to win."
Early on, the Orioles looked like they were in for a big offensive night against spot starter Ross Wolf, a former member of their minor league system.
Davis — whose previous hit was a two-run homer Saturday at Yankee Stadium — took an 85-mph changeup on a 2-1 count out of the park with one out in the second inning.
Roberts led off the third inning with his homer, which came on a 1-0 fastball that sat waist high and split the plate, giving the Orioles a 2-0 lead. It was his second homer of the season.
But Wolf (1-2) — filling in for the injured Yu Darvish — gave up just one hit after that, giving an injury-plagued Rangers rotation six innings. He struck out three and walked one.
Darren O'Day preserved a one-run lead in the eighth after the Rangers placed the tying run on second with no outs.
After Patton allowed a leadoff single to Leonys Martin, a pickoff throw to first from O'Day got past Davis, sending Martin to second. But Martin wouldn't get any further as O'Day induced a ground out in front of the plate from Kinsler and got a pop up and fly out to end the inning.
The Orioles added a run in the bottom of the eighth on Nate McLouth's two-out RBI single off Jason Frasor, extending the lead to 3-1.
Jim Johnson converted his AL-leading 31st save despite allowing a leadoff single to Adrian Beltre in the bottom of the ninth. Johnson then fielded a comebacker from A.J. Pierzynski and started a 1-6-3 double play. Two batters later, Johnson induced a game-inning grounder to first.


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A Story for Young Virgin Islanders
December 1969
Written by:
Ruth Moolenaar,
Project Coordinator-
Project Introspection,
ESEA Title II'
NOTE: The Inkberry, a member of the
Madder Family, (Rubiaceae)
specifically, Randia aculeata L.,
is a deciduous shrub 5-10 feet
high or small tree 20 feet tall,
3 inches in diameter with erect
axis and thin crown of many nearly
horizontal spiny branches which
end with widely forking gray
spines 1/4 3/4 inch long.
The names arbol de navidad and
Christmas tree refer to the use
of the tree as a christmas dec-
oration. A blue dye can be ob-
tained from the berries, the
source of the common names tin-
tillo and inkberry. Fishing
rods are made from the rigid
Range Southern Florida, Ber-
muda, throughout the West Indies
from Babamas to Cuba and Grenada,
Barbodos, Trinidad and Tobago.
Also in the thickets and open
forests of the lower mountain
range of Mexico, Central America,
Colombia, Venezula, Puerto Rico,
St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. John,
Virgin Gorda and Anegada.
E.L.. Little, Jr. and F. Wardsworth, Common
Trees of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
T-Wa~ ington, D.C.7: U.S. Department of
Agriculture, 1965), pp. 520-521.
The "Beautiful Inkberry Tree" is
designed primarily to present to the
young Virgin Islander another reminder
or phase of his heritage. Through a
microscopic view of the past, refer-
ence is made to a typical family in
its preparations for the Christmas
Season. A broader purpose may be the
strengthening of the concept that
people everywhere are products of
their backgrounds.
Keeping an-alert eye on its basic
objective: to stimulate the Virgin
Islands child to achieve self-actual-
ization, Project Introspection, ESEA
Title III strongly affirms that to
understand others better we must first
understand ourselves well, hopes that
this story will help each student to
appreciate his family life and accept
himself as a creature of his ancestors
and to finally realize his indebtedness
to them.
Helen was all excited, and she had reasons
to be. It was Christmas Eve and her Aunt Leak
and Cousin Audrey, whom she had never seen were
coming to spend the holidays at their house.
Nestled at the foot of Denmark Hill, Helen's
house shone from within; it had been so scrub-
bed in readiness for the exciting days ahead.
With her parents and three brothers, Helen
lived in this cottage from birth. Mother had
spent many evenings getting the house ready.
Floors were scrubbed, furniture polished, new
curtains were bought and hung in place. As
Helen looked around she could hardly restrain
herself from shouting with joy. What ten year
old wouldn't with the sights and smells that
were typical of Christmas being everywhere.
She ran into the yard to ask mother about the
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christmas tree but Mother just couldn't answer
at the moment. She was too busy pushing the
sweet breads around in the large dutch oven
with the broad wooden paddle. Mother smiled
as she pulled one of the sweet breads out It
was done and my, my, how good it looked a
rich brown round cake with prunes, cherries,
citron and nuts peeping through the baked crust.
Oh for a little taste!'yearned Helen, but then
she remembered Mother had given, her the bowl
and the wooden spoon to taste the batter Gee,
but that DID taste good. Finally Mother put
the wooden paddle to stand in a corner and
headed for the house. Helen looked back at
the paddle and smiled. It reminded her of a
picture of a beaver's tail she had seen in her
library book. The only difference'was that the
base of the paddle was wider. She hoped that
this same paddle would still be around when she
grew up. (And that she would also make delici-
ous sweet breads as well as those her mother
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J:l7inci Muth:r c a the way t t.e house,
Helen asked, "Will we get the tree before Aunt
Leah and my cousin get here?" Mother put her
arms around her daughter's shoulders and said,
"Yes dear, as a matter of fact Papa and the
boys have already gone to Frenchman Hill to
chop the tree They should be here any minute".
Helen clapped her hands and ran ahead of her
mother straight to a cardboard box that was
partly hidden under her bed. She pulled it
out and removed the contents slowly and thought-
fully. There were boxes of small Christmas
candles about three inches long, each candle
had the same ribbed design, but different
colors of red, blue, pink, yellow, green and
soft orange. Best of all were the glass balls
that looked like bubbles with frosting, while
others were decorated with etched pictures.
But there was nothing for the top of the tree!
As she knelt near the box pondering over a star
or an angel for the crown of the tree she heard
papa's voice shouting to her eldest brother,
"Leon,bring that kerosine tin over here"... The
pan, thought Ellen The tree is here! Now the
excitement began. How the family worked to-
gether. The tree was brought into the house
along with the tin which was about thirty-six
inches high. Placing the tree in the tin, the
boys next filled it up with rocks of different
sizes to steady the pan. Then father stood off
and looked at a job well done and mother looked
too She studied the shape When everything
seemed just right, the kids set about trimming
the tree. To finish the job, sheets of gayly
colored gift wrapping paper werewound around
the can starting high at the base to hide the
rocks and this was kept in place by a wide band
of red crepe paper which ended in a large bow
at the front. One thing seemed missing Or
was it really missing? No gifts were placed
under the tree. And again, as if by magic, by
nightfall there were packages and more packages
of different shapes and sizes all gayly wrap-
ped, lying under the tree.
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* *
Any minute now Aunt Leah should be knock-
ing on their door. What seemed like a rather
long wait for Helen soon came to an end as a
taxi horn honked long and loud outside their
door. Mother quickly dried her hands from
washing the dishes, straightened her hair as
best as she could and opened the front door.
Hugging, kissing and introductions followed.
Her cousin Audrey, wearing heavy woolen
clothes, looked almost identical to Helen -
Her brown skin, however, was a lighter shade
due to climatic conditions of aNorthern city
like New York. The girls liked each other from
the start, and Audrey who wanted to know
about everything that seemed so strange, got
ready answers from her cousin. Taking quick
steps toward the tree, Audrey stopped suddenly
and looked. She was puzzled and this was very
plain to be seen. She pointed one finger to
tke tree and cried, "What's that!" Poor Helen -
she just couldn't understand her cousin's sur-
prise. Even though she was hurt- she tried not
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to show it She couldn't embarrass her visit_ .
Mother had taught her to be polite, and even more
so to visitors in the home. She replied slowly,
"That's our Christmas Tree". Audrey threw back
her head and laughed "A Christmas Tree? No
its not. A pine tree is a Christmas tree; it
grows straight and tall, bears needles and also
grows cones instead of juicy fruits".
Aunt Leah, being very tactful, put her arms
around the two girls, drew them gently down on
the floor with her and as they sat together,
Aunt Leah told her daughter and her niece the
true meaning of Christmas. As she spoke, the
two girls listened. Then Aunt Lean continued
by speaking directly to her daughter "So you
see Audrey, around the world, Christmas joys
take many forms. In the United States, we
believe in Santa Claus, while some have other
figures representing the spirit of Christmas.
In cold countries, trees wither and dry in the
winter time, but since evergreens remain green
all year, they are chosen as Christmas trees.
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In St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John, this
Inkberry tree, (pointing to the tree in the
tin) is chosen as the christmas tree because
of its straight axis, its shapely clustered
branches and mostly because of the gray spines
that serve so easily as candle holders. When
it is decorated, it is just as beautiful as any
pine tree. This is the most beautiful christ-
mas tree I've seen in a long time". Aunt Leah
continued by telling the girls what good times
she had as a little girl when she did the same
things that Helen and her family were doing.
Very slowly Audrey leaned over and kissed her
cousin on the cheek. She didn't mean to hurt
her and she was sorry. Everyone laughed and
got up off the floor. Audrey asked, "Can I
help dress the christmas tree too? Is there
anything I can do?" Then Audrey remembered
there was nothing for the top of the tree and
said so.
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Aunt Leah went to her bags and brought
some small packages into the room The girls
watched eagerly. Opening them, she revealed
some shiny bright silver rope. Together she
and the girls made a star for the top of the
tree. Taking the tinsel that was left, the
two girls wound it around the tree laughing
together as they went around and around, for-
ward and backward. Audrey began humming the
tune of "Oh Christmas Tree" and Helen and
Aunt Leah joined in. When that was finished,
dinner was ready and everyone, even papa, sang
as they gathered at the table "We wish you a
Merry Christmas". Papa alone sang the last
line as he poured guavaberry in each glass.
His loud tenor echoing through the house in a
solo, "And a Happy New Year".
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PREPARED BY ESEA TItLE III
PROJECT INTROSPECTIONi FOR OSE
With Apologies to Clement C. Moore's
A Visit From St. Nick
T'was the night before Christmas
when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even
Aunt Lois
The sweet breads were placed on the
dresser with care
In hopes that the Carolers soon will
be there
The.ham was all done, but it was still
In oZoves, other spices and rich
cherry herring.
Aunt Tit ie in her kerchief and I in
my nightie
Just had another nip of good guavaberry
When around the bend came the sound of
I sprang from my chair spilling drink
and ices
Away to the door, I flew like a flash
Threw up the shutters, tore open the sash
The moon and the stars in the Tropical sky,
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:Was a breathtaking picture to the human eye
When what to my listening ears did I hear
But a band of Carolers, sounding very near
.With a leader whose voice rose higher than
the clouds
I knew in a moment this MUST BE ALIC LLOYD
More sweeter than angels their jubilant
Resounded! Hosanna, the glad earth rejoices
In spotless white and banners gleaming
The Carolers marched but continued singing
To the top of their voices, to the top of
the hill
And taking their places, I can hear them
And then in a twinkling, I heard from afar
Another group, I just knew was MISS ESTHER.
As I stepped into the yard to listen closely
Around the corner they came in rhythmic
steps so lively
Miss Esther, for the occasion was correctly
A straw hat, a white dress,
By all she tws- loved and admired.
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Over her shoulders in the shape of an are
Was a blue ribbon that read, MISS ESTHER MARKS
She resembled a prima donna waiting for her
To let go the voice that opened earth and
heaven too.
The group, they all waited, till Miss Esther
Then together they sang voices exploded!
As one after another, Carols they sang
In a challenge or competition to Lloyd and
his gang.
From over the hill, the answers came
Solo, duets, chorus refrains,
Hosannas, BHalelujahe, again and again.
Lloyd had accepted and supreme he reigned,
As eaah aarol faded, the voices grew sweeter
But morning was breaking and the contest was
So as daylight dawned and the sun began to
The Caroters retreated to rest and dine
But as they returned to homes cosy and merry
They sang "MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND ENJOZ.
December 1969
Written by: Ruth Moolenaar,
Project Coordinator-
Project Introspection,
ESEA Title III


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For Denny Hamlin, Auto Club Speedway provides extra motivation
What is Denny Hamlin looking for this weekend at Auto Club Speedway?
Well, a victory for one, to help ensure his participation in this season's Chase for the Sprint Cup.
But what else? Revenge? Redemption? All are on the table as Hamlin returns to the site of a last-lap wreck that left him sidelined for a month last year and knocked him out of the championship hunt.
"Obviously, Fontana is a place where I have been looking forward to returning to. We were leading the race on the last lap last year, and never made it to the finish," Hamlin said. "The accident happened and I missed a few races, but I think I'm a better driver because of it and a better person because of it.
"Being forced out of the car with the injury really gave me some perspective."
On the final lap of last year's Auto Club 400, Hamlin was in the lead and in a fierce battle with Joey Logano. The two made contact with Kyle Busch fast approaching. Hamlin's car crashed into the inside retaining wall, while Busch captured the victory.
Hamlin was diagnosed with a compression fracture in his lower back and was forced to sit out the next four races.
Hamlin has never won at Fontana. His best finish of third came in August 2008.
"Every driver obviously wants to win every race they are in, but this one means a little bit more to me," Hamlin said. "I would love another chance to be out front on the last lap, and this time, finish it off."
Hamlin ended a disappointing 2013 season on a high note, winning the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. This season, he has two top-10 finishes in four races, including a pole and sixth-place finish last weekend at Bristol, Tenn.
Winning solves most problems in racing, but Hamlin said he's concentrating on things other than retribution for last season's incident with Logano.
"A lot of it is wanting to get better and we're taking baby steps back to where we were in 2010 and '12, really, and a strong championship contender. It takes a lot of work to do that," Hamlin said. "Really worrying about retaliating and holding grudges and things like that takes away from the time you need to be preparing for the upcoming event.
Hamlin seems to have bigger goals and loftier expectations on his mind than simple revenge.
"Coming in here, I think the only time I thought about the wreck was the first corner going off in Turn 3 in the first lap of practice where you kind of think about what happened and things like that," he said. "But, literally you're running such speeds here and you're on edge so much that the next time I came around it was an afterthought and I haven't thought of it since. I've taken this race and circled it as one where you really would like to be competitive when it comes Sunday.
"It'd be nice, instead of retaliating, to end in Victory Lane."


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Florida | RV and Camping Travel Tips
Daytona, Florida Bike Week
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An RV Odyssey to Daytona's Bike WeekSally
I don't know about you, but I've always wanted to ride a motorcycle. There's something about them that's just so . . . cool. Like you don't need anything, it's just you and the road, and nothing more. And I'll tell you something else. My brother in-law's a good guy, but I always kind of dreaded our visits to see him and his family. They're my in-laws, after all. But all that changed when Tom suggested we visit for Bike Week - that's the big motorcycle extravaganza they have in Daytona every year in late February and early March. Now I'm Tom's biggest fan!
We arrived a couple of weeks before the big event, which turned out to be a good thing. I don't have any actual biking experience, and neither does Sally. Tom's a serious bike-buff, though, so he told us just what to do. First, he signed us up for a motorcycle safety class. It only took one long weekend to finish, and we came out with our biker's licenses, a good grounding in motorcycle driving and rules of the road, and a new appreciation for how hard it is to be seen on a bike.
Sally was pretty nervous about motorcycles to begin with, but the class instructors made her feel a lot better. Tom told us, for instance, that 90% of serious biking injuries happen to people who never had any formal training, who just learned from a friend or taught themselves to ride. I don't know that Sally will ever be ready for a long motorcycle cruise, but at least she feels ready to drive the Loop, the famous course through Daytona that everybody takes during Bike Week.
Tom wanted to show us some bikes, so he had some of his biker friends over. These were some seriously tough guys, and boy did they know their bikes. I learned all about engine size, the differences between street bikes and cruising bikes, and that bikes come in different sizes and heights. I'm on the tall side, so I couldn't ride Tom's wife's bike, for instance. Tom also set us up with rented bike gear - stiff boots, fitted helmets, and leather jackets and pants, complete with armored plates. Then we were ready to hit the road!
Sometimes I don't know how Steve talks me in to these things. We hadn't been one full week in Florida, and there we went, off on a motorcycle drive into the Florida countryside. With me driving my own bike! I'm shocked that I'm even writing the words. But you know, it was so exciting - I felt as free as the wind. And once I got over the strangeness of wearing that leather outfit, it started to feel pretty cool. Who'd have thought I'd be feeling cool at my age? Riding a motorcycle wasn't even on my life list, but I felt so brave, conquering this new thing. And, of course, it all came together just in time for Bike Week.
We took our first ride to Blue Spring State Park, to look for manatees in the warm spring water. No one else believed me, but I'm pretty sure I saw one! The next day we went to the Ponce DeLeon Inlet Lighthouse for a picnic lunch and some beautiful views. All four of us climbed the 203 steps to the top so I could take pictures of the ocean and the beach below. Another day, my sister-in-law Molly suggested we try the Sugar Mill Gardens that are set on an old English mill. It's a little goofy there, since about forty years ago they tried to set the place up as an amusement park for kids called Bongoland - you can still see the massive dinosaur statues. But the gardens were stunning with lots of flowering holly and magnolia trees.
The next week, Steve and my brother Tom did some golfing and went to the Daytona International Speedway, giving Molly and me a little peace and quiet. We went (in a regular car) to the Daytona Flea and Farmer's Market, where I found some amazing bargains. There was a little lamp that'll be perfect in the RV, and some vintage jewelry that we can give our daughter for her birthday.
And now, after weeks of getting ready, it was finally time for Bike Week. We went to Riverfront Park for the grand openings, and you should have seen the crowds - tons of people, all sporting their best biking gear. I was proud to have my biking jacket on. There were booths and stands up everywhere, selling all kinds of biking equipment, gear, and accessories, not to mention amazing food. We've only been through one day, but we're all ready to go back for more. Maybe we'll see you there!
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On November 23, 1979, Paul McCartney's band Wings began a 19-date concert tour of the United Kingdom to promote their newest album, Back to the Egg.
It was originally to have been the first leg of a planned world tour, with further stops in Japan, Europe, and America on the horizon. However, it would become Wings' final concert tour after McCartney's marijuana arrest in Tokyo the following year.
Following the tour, Wings teamed up with an all-star cast of rock legends to perform a series of Concerts for the People of Kampuchea at the Hammersmith Odeon near London.
Wings' lineup for the tour was Paul and Linda McCartney, Denny Laine, Laurence Juber, and Steve Holly.
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We all said our goodbyes to the original Teen Mom cast a few weeks ago.
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pat Posts: 10,421Can you give us an idea of your price range? New or used? Sedan or something else?
You might want to try this link from Edmunds.com's home page to see what you come up with: Can you help me decide what to drive?
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Price range - the cheaper the better, but up to $30,000 - $35,000 is possible. Would prefer $25,000 or under. New vs. used isn't a big deal - I'm considering both, but would probably prefer new over used because of the mileage issue - with the amount of miles I drive, and the fact I can't replace it very often means that I need something that is going to last.
I've looked at the Edmund's site, and while it is helpful, it would be more useful if I didn't have so many other factors to put in. What I'm looking for is a vehicle that will do what I need it to do, and I don't really care about styling, which you have to decide right away. (Any ideas other than SUVs?). For instance, a Tracker fits in my budget and comes with a 4x4, but a friend of mine who lives up here has one, and she has spare clothes at all of her friends who live lower down because if the roads are bad, she can't get home, even with spiders and weight over the wheels. Since style isn't as important to me as comfort and performance, I'm looking for people's experiences. I'm also beginning to think that they don't make a car that will do what I want it to do, fits me, and that I can afford!0
shortlady25 Posts: 3Hello all!! I am 5'2" and I want to purchase a new car pretty soon. I really would like to get a van and the one I like is the chrysler town and country. I was just wondering if any of you guys have one or have had experience with one. The biggest problem I have is if I put the seat all the way up the steering wheel is in my chest and my head is on the roof. So if any short people like me have a town and country could you please email me at [email protected] Thank You0
meaghan1 Posts: 6Im 19, 4'11" and a little over 100 lbs. I currently drive a 97 Jetta, but im bored with the car. I want a new car that will last me when i graduate from college. I was looking at the accord or the toyota solara. i was wondering if any women had the solara and could help me! The jetta is pretty comfy, i dont want a new one though. i sat in the new mercury cougar, and the sightlines were horrible. please help!0
Just went through the car shopping nightmare. Had to have 4WD myself, am also 5'1" and got the weight issue going on myself (just to think, I weighed in at less than 110 until my son was born three years ago, my body became attached to those last 10 pregnancy pounds!). Settled on a '98 Blazer LT w/44.6 lease miles. Anyway, I considered the XL-7 at first...gas mileage is decent for an SUV and it's going for a pretty good price (in your range) for its debut year. Considered the Pathfinder/QX4, but favored the Chevy for the gas mileage (22 highway v. 19 for the Nissan). Getting in and out is no problem, but I did get the extended warrranty b/c, let's face it...it's a Chevy. Anyway, I've had it for a couple of weeks now and I like it. Sits nice and high...as did the QX4.
Stay away from the Sportage, too...the mileage is good, but they only come 4 cylinder so the power won't be any better than the Tracker. My Blazer's got that V6 vortec engine, improved for its year. It also has shift on the fly with push button activation, so none of that stop/neutral/shift or chain nonsense.
Had I not wanted an SUV, I'd still need 4WD for the northern winters, and would've looked into Subarus for their AWD. They're very reliable and, from what I understand, they last forever as long as you take care of them. Good Luck.0
And thanks for sharing your story with us. We look forward to hearing more about your 98 Blazer ownership experience. Happy Motoring! ;-)
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Thanks for the info. We had rented a Blazer a couple of years ago, and didn't really like the cornering. I should give it another try- the problems could have been because it was a rental, not a vehicle characteristic. I have been looking at the new Trailblazer/Envoy but they don't get any better gas mileage than my (beloved) Wrangler. In fact, the main reason I'm looking for a better commuter car is that 19-20 mpg it gets - otherwise I find it very comfortable, and easy to drive. OK, it has other disadvantages as a commuter car, but when I bought it I was buying an off-road vehicle...
It is only because I moved, and my old (automatic) commuter car couldn't handle the steep freeway grades that forced me into looking for something else, and the Taco (5 speed) is so uncomfortable for more than 30 minutes...
The funny thing is that as a small woman, I haven't had any trouble "figuring out" either tiny cars or full sized pickups. But I can't figure out anything in between! I can't see where the front end is on most cars and can't see the trunk, much less figure out where the back end is on most cars. I ruled out a Focus because I couldn't tell where the back end stopped. Does anyone else have the problem with cars?0
"We had rented a Blazer a couple of years ago, and didn't really like the cornering. I should give
it another try- the problems could have been because it was a rental, not a vehicle characteristic."
I can assure you, it was a vehicle characteristic. SUVs are, as you know, lousy handlers; Blazers even more so.0
I can't argue your point too much, Lancer. SUV handling isn't at all like driving my old Camaro, but I haven't found the Blazer any more difficult in the handling department than my '88 Bronco II.
As for seeing to the front and rear, I put a wind deflector on my old Bronco II to help with depth perception in the front (betcha the inventor hadn't thought of that use!!), had no problems w/the back because it was a box back, so the car ended where the window was. The Blazer is rounded in the rear, so it's kind of touch and go until I get used to it. I had a grill guard installed on the front, though. It protrudes over the hood ever so slightly, so I know exactly where the car begins since the grill covers the bumper as well. Makes it look pretty tough too (Ah yes...the Napoleonic complex!!).
Thanks for the welcome, Pocahontas...have been over on the SUV boards, but this is my first venture here.0
You said: "have been over on the SUV boards..."
Well then, you may also be interested in this Women's Auto Center discussion: Do Women Love Suvs?
Also, if have a pic of your Chevy Blazer, we'd love to see it in Vehicle Pics (Show & Tell). Thanks for your participation on the Women's Auto Center message board! ;-)
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Were pretty well known for being the WORST-handling SUV, I think in the history of the world.0
Did you have one, Lancer? I loved mine, just wore it out is all. I also came across another poster that was fond of his as well. No SUV is meant for drag racing, after all. Comparatively speaking, my 1988 Ford Bronco II Eddie Bauer was a fine vehicle...very reliable and got me everywhere I needed to go, no matter what the weather said. And it was pretty solid, too. I had no handling problems with it, and I'm finding the same with the Blazer, 'cept I wish it turned a little tighter. Just takes a little gettin' used to, I guess.0
A friend of mine loves her Bronco, and it's still going strong. As you say, don't drive an SUV like a race car. I rarely drive my Wrangler over 65 and never over 70. It does great at slower speeds.0
barb67 Posts: 1From a new member and first time poster:I Have been driving a Chrysler Fifth Avenue since 1993(90,000 miles). (Yes, I am an old broad and I like leather, too) Vision great but am sitting too close to the air bag for safety. Now it's New Car ($25,000+)time but when I sit in any of the new wagons or SUVs, the head restraint is almost over my head blocking my vision. Also,if there are head restraints on the rear seats, my rear view is blocked also. Can these be removed(rear)or modified (drivers seat?)
Different subject: Is there a site to compare average repair costs on makes and models and warranties? (Getting old and close to retirement.)Thanks, will appreciate any thoughts you have.0
hk2la Posts: 53I'm 5-2 and have been driving an Accord for over 10 years. I think I'll get the Lexus ES next; the seat belt fit better than the GS300 (of course, there's the price difference, too). I just got used to all the glass in a regular sedan--could see everywhere. Test drove the Lexus Sportcross and the blind spot view was completely blocked!0
This topic showed a post from January 16. What happened to it?0
Any change that occurs in these discussions will change the date at the top. It does not have to necessarily be a message, but could also be due to changes in the Title, Helpful Links, Additional Resources, and other areas. Sorry for the confusion. ;-)
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lois9 Posts: 1I need a car or SUV type to transport Mom, Dad and a wheel chair under $35k. Passenger type cars are too low for elderly to get in & out. My Montero is too high even with a stool. Need large back seat entry with angled hand grips. Older folks can not reach overhead easily.
I like a back end tall enough to stand up the wheelchair.2002 honda crv was close but noisy & the dealer said I could NOT add hand grips to help with entry. Sub.Outback is close wheelchair has to be laid down & I would like to sit higher. Any suggestions?0
Okay, my first thought: it sounds to me like you could use a minivan. Many of them have those side hand grips, easy middle row passenger entry; and with the 3rd row seats removed, there'd be plenty of space for a wheel chair (standing up).
If your totally opposed to a minivan, then I'd suggest looking at some of the new crossovers suvs on the market such as the Buick Rendezvous or Toyota Highlander. Both of these do have pretty low ground clearance (6.9 inches) for suvs, and a decent amount of cargo space. Someone else may have another suggestion.
While you're waiting for more feedback, you should try using Edmunds' Advanced vehicle search for other ideas. Good luck and please keep us posted on what you decide. ;-)
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Starting next week, we're going to start the process of moving discussions in the Women's Auto Center over to other more active message boards.
This discussion will soon be moved over to our Smart Shopper Message Board. We look forward to continuing this subject over there. Happy motoring!
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Having a board dedicated to women was nice, I'm going to miss it.0
But it should still be OK since we'll still be talking about cars for us "height challenged" ladies...0
Look at a Windstar. It'll have all the room you need, plus power adjustable pedals--moving you further away from the stearing wheel.
In a sedan, the Taurus and Crown Victoria offer power adjustable pedals. These are designed just for shorter people to keep them from having to sit right up on the wheel to reach the pedals.0
mikeintn Posts: 39My wife is 5' tall and loves her Chrysler Town and Country MiniVan. The seats work well for her and she is able to see the road well.
She drives the van because she is the ultimate mom, driving carpool, taking kids to practices, church, etc. The van was a necessity. We drove all of them on the market and the TC was the winner for her needs. We've had it for two years and it has been great.
I try to get her to drive my Acura MDX but she always wants to drive her "mama van". So I guess it depends on your needs.
Good luck,
You are right. We bought a Chysler van last year and we love it like you wife loves hers. I think the Chrysler vans offer adjustable pedals new for 2002. Something to consider when your previous generation 2000 is up for replacement!0
sam_beaver Posts: 61Have any 5'0" to 5'1" people tried the 2002 Camry? What did you think of that one? I haven't heard it mentioned yet.0
bobst Posts: 1,783My wife is 5' 3" and I am 6'. We have a 4-cyl Honda Accord EX with a power adjustable seat. I lower it all the way, she raises it all the way, and we both are very comfortable driving the car.0
lemko Philadelphia, PAPosts: 15,306...is 5'1" @ 107 lbs. She recently purchased a Chevrolet Impala and is quite comfortable with it. Her previous vehicle was a 1991 Mercury Tracer.0
vkwheels Posts: 218I test drove the Matrix in which you sit a little higher than normal but not as high as a SUV type of car. It might be easier for an elderly person to get in & out off. Don't know if a wheelchair would fit, but it is a very roomy car, with a nice smooth ride. I tested the XR, which is the middle model.0
risa5 Posts: 23I'm 5'0" and I drive an Elantra GT now; however, I can say from experience that a Dodge Caravan and the other Chrysler minivans are very good for petite women. My parents owned one for many years and I usually got driving duty. You get an excellent view of the road from all sides. Ours didn't have the adjustable pedals, but I still had no problems reaching the pedals. The worst vehicles for petite women have got to be those tall SUVs. My brother has a Dodge Durango and, even with footboards, it's really awkward to get in and out.0
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The subject of internet stalkers & con artists has bot a serious topic for a while. Wij've all heard of cases where the alleged perpetrator singles out an underage female to lure them to a secluded place so they can have hook-up after finding each other on an online dating webpagina. And ter worst cases, attack, sapo marino and even kill their victims. How do thesis unaware victims, mostly female, end up te thesis predicaments? I'm going to tell you a story of one woman's practice and how, gratefully, she wasgoed able to avoid any physical attack, tho' she wasgoed left with an overwrought guilt, shame & feeling of sadness. If anything, let this story be an example of how lightly someone can be lured into a potentially harmful situation.
How the Internet Stalker Starts the Pursue
It embarked on an internet social network webpagina. An articulate man with a charming style became acquainted with hier through seemingly harmless comments concerning similar interests. The correspondence wasgoed light, at very first, and she loved what she thought wasgoed virginal, animated conversation. But soon his comments began to become more private with compliments about hier picture, how pretty she wasgoed, and eventually the question: Would it be okay if they talked via email? At his point, she spotted it wasgoed becoming more individual. She wasgoed flattered and nosey about the man and desired more communication with him. Hier life had become complacent and she longed for acknowledgement. This wasgoed a ideal setup for a con job.
The Con Artist Will Lure With Flattery
They began sharing long emails, then talking on another social networking webpagina. Ter a matter of days, the conversation turned. He began making rechtstreeks statements to hier about the possibility of a relationship. He pulled at the core of hier emotions and she became like a tiener, longing for his messages and fantasizing about a relationship with him. He told hier how he longed for & admired hier. She wasgoed consumed with feelings she hadn't had ter many years, yet at the same time, guilt & anger that she would permit herself to be taken ter by this man she slightly knew. But he began to expose an understanding of hier innermost thoughts that coincided exactly with hier present situation. How could he know thesis things? She wasgoed smitten and felt that this wasgoed a man who truly understood hier needs & longing for affection.
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Almost instantly, after the typed conversations became increasingly intense, she talent him hier phone number. This opened up a entire fresh avenue. She poured out hier heart to him, feeling his compassion wasgoed genuine & relishing their compatibility. The phone calls were warm, sultry and fulfilling to hier. He wasgoed creating a sense of urgency and longing for hier. She wished to know this man, te every way. He wasgoed total of compliments, romantic words, and eventually, zijdelings suggestions of a sexual nature. Ultimately, the admonitions became bold overtures for meteen physical voeling, however they were miles speciaal. They talked of meeting at another location for a secret appointment. She wasgoed downright shocked with turmoil & fondness for him, yet she felt she had no control overheen hier emotions. Ultimately, he made a subliminal, then a onmiddellijk request for phone lovemaking. Being indefenso and needy, she obliged his opoffering and they engaged te both cyber and phone hookup. After the act, they talked for a while, then he abruptly suggested they call each other straks that night, next day, or talk online. He had significant business he needed to tend to, he stated. He asked if he could he call hier back straks. Of course, she agreed and the call ended.
Realizing You're a Victim of an Internet Stalker
Instantaneously after, she realized something wasgoed "off". Wasgoed this his purpose? Had he merely sought hier affections for a casual spel of cyber/phone hook-up? A realization swept hier like a wave, a strong sense that this wasgoed the end of what wasgoed a fulfilling, romantic journey into a barred world of rapture and excitement. She wasgoed stunned when the understanding set te. She recalled the little, hidden inconsistencies te some of his conversations. Petite tidbits of information that weren't apparent then, but now, ter a rush of dreaded comprehension, she remembered them all. She felt a unexpected urge to cut off all voeling with him, instantaneously. But would that truly be necessary? Wasn't it already overheen, for him anyway? Or wasgoed it? She could only wonder & visualize hier sensation of betrayal and at the same time, the shameful impression of hier own stupidity and vulnerability.
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The Emotional Price Of Being Conned By an Internet Con Artist
There wasgoed no warm email or message from him the next day. She felt very sad. The mere thought that she may never hear from him again made hier overwhelmingly downhearted. This man had touched hier to hier very soul. How could his intentions have bot selfish? After careful consideration, she thought about it with an open, objective mind and realized there are many people ter this world, both studs, women and internet predators/con artists who love the thrill of a pursue, the conquest, excitement, passion & self-satisfying control it gives them to engage ter the pursuit of what's "forbidden". It feeds a need within them, an ego booster, a validation. When the excitement of the pursuit is gone, so is the urge to proceed with the pursuit. Merienda those satisfying feelings of excitement are fulfilled, so is the urge to proceed. So they budge on. She determined to make herself unavailable to him te any way, unless he attempted voeling very first.
Just Friends? Or Emotional Affair?
Psychologist Dr. Shirley Glass, author of 'NOT Just Friends: Protect Your Relationship from Infidelity and Heal the Verwonding of Betrayal,' is one of the world's leading experts on infidelity and extramarital relationships through decades of research.
The Final Result
Sadly, not all encounters end with escape from self-harm. Assaults, rapes, and yes, even murders take place spil the result of a lethal combination of a relentless pursue by the predator/con artist & the naГЇve vulnerability of a woman with unmet emotional needs. Actually, the con artist doesn't even see himself spil one. They may be kleintje, caring & considerate. He sees himself spil a man (or woman) ter search of the thrill of enchantment to fulfill their desires, whatever those may be. Te this case, gratefully, it ended with only emotional harm. But sometimes emotional harm can be devastating.
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Is online dating indeed safe? How do you know the person you're talking to is for existente? A guide for recognizing potential danger.
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Are you ter a relationship that doesn't feel finta right? Then listen to the warning signs! Learn how you can identify the crimson flashing lights before the disaster.
Dealing with loss can be a difficult journey. Processing your distress is significant for recovery. This book takes you through the healing stages, step by step, with a touching narration of your deepest emotions.
Facing it and Moving On
I felt compelled to warn others of how lightly one can slip into a trapje. Women have a tendency and a need to want to trust others. It's a quality they're born with. When this need is combined with instability, unfulfilled desires & other emotional baggage, it sets the stage for incidents like this. Not all boys are predators, either (or women). And all victims can't be rated by socioeconomic status, gender, marital status, ético convictions & life practice. But when the right combination of elements comes together for such an practice, it can create a cesspool of turmoil & yearning that results te mental anguish & regret. The same may be said for online dating, spil well. I only hope that this article will warn & encourage others to avoid situations like this at all costs.


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Hass Avocado Recipes
California Sushi Rolls
Making sushi is a lot easier that it seems. The real key to well-presented sushi is having good utensils, such as a sushi mat and a sharp knife. Each ingredient can be prepped in advance and assembled when you're ready to serve, and when you make it at home, it's a fraction of the cost!
Though there are many wonderful forms of traditional makizushi, or rolled sushi, feel free to experiment with the ingredients you have on hand. I got my inspiration for the sushi pictured above from ingredients native to California; I used Hass avocados, goat cheese and baby Persian cucumbers. I wrapped these ingredients in the traditional combination of nori sheets and Japanese rice.
In standard California roll fashion, the rice is on the outside of the nori. If you've ever wondered why this is the case, the story goes that Japanese immigrants who came to the US turned the sushi inside out to hide the nori from culinarily unadventurous Americans. I don't know if that's true, but it's the story a sushi chef told me once. It certainly is a great tale!
I served the sushi rolls with wasabi paste, homemade pickled ginger and soy sauce. It may seem daunting, but a sushi dinner is really as easy as 1-2-3.
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Avocado Shake (Sinh To Bo)
Sinh tố bơ is a Vietnamese-style avocado milk shake. In Vietnamese, avocado is called trái bơ, which literally translates to "butter fruit". The name is quite appropriate for this drink, which is sinfully rich. I take heart, no pun intended, in the fact that avocados are so nutritious and are loaded with the healthy kind of fat.
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LeTourneau University associate professor of mechanical engineering Dr. Scott Anson recently presented at the Surface Mount Technology Association International conference in Fort Worth. SMTAi is the premier technical conference and equipment exhibition in the electronics manufacturing industry.
Anson's paper was titled "Evaluation of Solder Pastes for High Reliability Applications" and explored the manufacturability of various commercially available solder pastes which are used in high reliability products such as medical devices, communications and military products.
Solder paste is a combination of 1) alloy for metallurgical bonding, 2) flux for oxide removal during thermal processing, and 3) viscosity modifiers to allow automated paste deposition. The paper was published in the conference proceedings.
Anson coauthored the research with two of his former students who are now employees at IEC Electronics in Newark, N.Y. They are Michael McLaughlin, a lead process engineer, and Abner Argueta, a materials lab technician.
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