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10-06-2009, 12:10 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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Use this thread to discuss the following entry from Steve Pavlina's blog: Conscious Growth Workshop Results |
10-06-2009, 12:40 AM | #2 (permalink) |
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Hi Steve, "Let's see how many other bloggers start announcing workshops in the next year." Is that a challenge? Actually, I'm working on a workshop with another blogger. But it will be on a different topic. Look for that in 2010. Really enjoyed your workshop...the people were the best part! It was great to see so many younger people attending one of these workshops, particularly people without the "needy" energy that so often shows up in the self-help industry. I was really grateful to meet everyone! -Erica |
10-06-2009, 12:47 AM | #3 (permalink) |
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I really wish we could have attended, but am happy to hear there will be more! I attended a James Ray seminar in Vegas a while back. Just about all of his staffers are volunteers that have previously attended and volunteer to work for the chance to go again. Just a thought when Steve said he might need more staffers for future events. So glad to hear it was a success!
10-06-2009, 01:07 AM | #4 (permalink) |
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It sounds like it was a wonderful social occasion, filled with lots of love and energy, but what I'm really looking forward to hearing about is the growth! The breakthroughs! The learnings! What is now possible for you now that is a triumph over the past? I'm so looking forward to hearing -- do tell! |
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This was my most unique Las Vegas experience. I was asleep by 9 because I left the workshop really tired each day. Doing most of the exercises was a little uncomfortable for me, but there was no pressure and I could feel a lot of support from partners and everyone else. There were a couple of minor breakthroughs for me, but the important thing was learning how to apply the principles so that the effect of the workshop lasts longer than the weekend. Each day was pretty heavy and I'm sure I missed a lot, so I'm looking forward to reviewing the DVDs. Thanks to Steve and everybody who attended and worked there. Making new connections with growth-oriented people wasn't a goal, but it happened anyway and I'm happy about it. Next time, I'll actually try to make friends and see what happens. By the way, this post was one of the reasons I went: 3-Day Las Vegas Workshop Oct 2-4 (Blog) When I asked Erin about it at the end of the workshop, it's like she already knew the question was coming. In case anyone is wondering, I'm the Alex you didn't meet. The other ones were much more social and visible than I was. Last edited by alexhere; 10-06-2009 at 01:25 AM. |
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It was actually a little hard to concentrate on day 2 because my head was still swimming from day 1 and all the information and things to think about on day 2 were great! Definitely looking forward to the DVD! I actually came to the workshop with the intention of meeting lots of different, wonderful people. I can definitely say I met that goal and then-some. | |
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I KNOW I would have loved going, and I'm definitely among those hoping there'll be a second opportunity. But even though I wasn't there, I can already share some personal feedback having received a simple and thoughtful message from someone who was... the ripple effect of love and positive energy I suppose... it's a beautiful thing Steve. Thank you!
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Reading the blog post on the results got me SO PUMPED. I whole heartedly support more seminars. It sounds like everyone had an awesome time. I can feel the energy of the group right here in my chair. Next time... when I've got more money Did Steve have an equivalent to Anthony Robbins walking on hot coals or Harv Eker's breaking the arrow with your neck? Maybe something like a banana eating contest? |
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| Which Segments Did People Find Most Valuable?
I'd love to hear peoples' feedback on what segment they thought were most/least valuable at the conference. Here are a few of my thoughts on what I found the most helpful: Career and Work: I came to this conference to help me think about ways to spend my time now that I've left Wall Street (I guess you might say I'm looking for a more heart-centered path!). I left with good direction and a lot of actionable ideas. Relationships: I thought the relationship segment was a positive surprise. Having Erin up there on stage gave extra realism and context to subjects that might have otherwise seemed abstract with just Steve discussing them. Habits and Daily Routine: I went home with some great ideas for specific practices I can adopt to get the most out of my days. I was really happy with this segment. What do other attendees think? Daniel Koontz ____________________________ Visit me at Casual Kitchen! |
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Wow! Great job, Steve, I am happy that it turned out so well. *Hugs* I have only one more thing to say and I am going to say it three times. I intend to participate and have fun in Steve's next workshop. I intend to participate and have fun in Steve's next workshop. I intend to participate and have fun in Steve's next workshop. |
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you seem to be having lots of fun writing this post. Anyway, a random thought/intention arises after reading this post. "I intend to fly over the Pacific and attend Steve's workshop." I missed this workshop, but let's look at the bright side, the next one will be even better. |
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Hi Steve, Thanks a lot for sharing with us your unexpected lessons! I am curious about your process of deciding to actually go for some cooked food. Did your intuition tell you that that was just what you needed, in a way that was so strong and clear that you simply knew it would be good for you? (After all, you had written in an article that last time you had quite some unwanted physical reactions after eating a cup of oatmeal, so you might have questioned the idea at first?) |
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Last night's Toastmaster meeting was incredibly fun -- and FUNNY! The energy in the room was higher than I've ever seen it. Alex Wu's Table Topics answer was absolutely hysterical -- I was still laughing about that on the way home. During the meeting I was thinking to myself, What the heck did we put in those green orbs? (an inside joke for workshop attendees) I'm still buzzing with energy from the workshop. I tried to get a full night's sleep, but I popped wide awake at 3am after 5 hours sleep. I feel like doing something creative. Lots of people have been telling me they were sad to see the workshop end and want to hang out together even longer. One attendee told me last night that she was supposed to return to work today, but she decided to stay in Vegas an extra day just to keep hanging out with the other attendees who are still in town. |
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We had such a great group of people this weekend that it's bittersweet in a way, because we're all so interested in connecting with people and getting to know them on a deep level, and there were simply too many people and too little time to be able to connect with everyone. | |
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A FANTASTIC time was had by all, and kudos to you, Steve, and to Erin, for pulling it off. I would have loved to come to that Toastmasters meeting as well...sorry I missed it! Not only was the workshop great (I'll email you feedback) but just being in a room full of articulate, thoughtful and conscious people was like drinking a glass of fresh water -- it was SO nice! The connections we all made and felt were very powerful indeed, and were - for me, at least - one of the best parts of the whole thing. It brought me to tears at one point, which isn't easy to do -- both from how amazing it felt and how sad it is that we don't all feel this way more often. I carried that out into the world and spread it around, and believe me - people noticed! Steve, as you adjusted and relaxed put more of yourself in as the weekend progressed the workshop got more and more fun - attributable to other factors as well, of course - and you definitely smiled more on Day 2. No one can ever say 'This was a stupid workshop!' Enjoy your well-deserved rest, and I'll agree with Michael - it was exhausting for us as well - in a really good way. Cheers, Shauna xoxo |
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| $200 - $300 for the DVDs
Steve...you do realize that your pricing out alot of people from your material right? I can understand Erin being inundated with requests for her psychic services. I can understand you wanting to keep the event itself somewhat small, but now your talking about copies of data....its cheap to create and publish DVDs. Please, for the love of all those who are actually trying to get out of the lower income bracket, at least try to remember what it was like to BE in the lower income bracket. |
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Perhaps you could offer a cheaper alternative for the financially sensitive? Such as an Internet download, perhaps? I'm not actually interested in the physical DVD, anyway, I'm more interested in what's on the DVD. | |
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I'll third that comment. I know we're talking about a good 30 hours of material here (give or take), so I'm not expecting some sort of bargain price for it. I mean, I expect to pay more than I would for a movie (which is like $20). I even expect to pay more than I would for a TV show on DVD (which is like $50). $300 is a bit of a stretch. Even the special tentative price of $197 is a little steep. But on the other hand, I notice that a lot of personal development people price their products high. A downloadable option would be awesome, though. |
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Have you people crying 'too expensive!' considered the costs of making the DVDs, the camera crew, the editing, the packaging, the postage and payments handling? Maybe producing too many sets that aren't sold? Download options seem nice but also incur costs: setting up the site, payments handling for instance. People have to administer it too. I'm not sure what the costs would come too, but it sure isn't free. And: nobody is forced to buy the DVDs. It seems a bit like saying BMW is too expensive for me. It is, but I don't complain about it . |
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Steve has already covered the event costs, with thousands to spare. Just using my own experience with the editing, it will cost some, but you can turn a tidy profit from DVD sales without putting the purchase in the hundred plus range. I am also ware that I am not "entitled" to the DVD. I know that. But I also know that Steve is pushing more of his content into for-profit ventures, adn while that is his right, he also should be cognisant of the natural psychological tendency to price everything around what YOU and other LIKE YOU could afford, and benefit from, forgetting the fact that the people far below him on the socio-economic ladder would benefit most form the material. I'm just looking to remind Steve that while he looks down on all us little people, to at least throw some tasty scraps down from the table very now and then. Maybe then, we'll have the honor of joining him as a member of the "enlightened" class. .........do I sound totally bitter??? Last edited by JoeRad; 10-06-2009 at 04:34 PM. Reason: Fixed formatting problem. | |
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Cowboy Up: Oklahoma State torches Purdue in Heart of Dallas Bowl.
By Townsend Keller, Special to the Record
Published: Wednesday, January 2, 2013 1:11 PM CST
DALLAS Ś At a gray, rainy Cotton Bowl Stadium, the Oklahoma State Cowboys lit up the Purdue Boilermakers, 58-14, Tuesday in a Heart of Dallas Bowl dominated by the Pokes offensive firepower.
ōObviously, a very good game for our team,ö said Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State head coach. ōOur players competed and had really good preparation over the last three weeks. We did a great job taking care of the football, forced turnovers and took advantage of those turnovers.ö
ōWe just ran into a very good football team today,ö added Patrick Higgins, Purdue interim head coach. ōAs you know, when you play a quality opponent like Oklahoma State, turn the ball over five times and donÆt take advantage of your opportunities, the game can turn out like this.ö
Both teams featured former area high school football standouts, with Oklahoma State (8-5) featuring 11 players from the Collin County area, two of which are key components of the Cowboy defense.
Sophomore linebacker and Plano East alum Lyndell Johnson entered the game with 24 tackles (6.5 for loss), two sacks, two interceptions, one pass defended, one fumble recovered through the regular season. Junior linebacker Caleb Lavey of Celina accounted for 51 tackles (6 for loss), 0.5 sacks and one forced fumble. Allen sophomore Cody Phillips was also present for TuesdayÆs contest.
ōIt was good to get to come back home,ö Lavey said. ōIt was fun being back home and getting to see everybody.ö
From Purdue (6-7), sophomore defensive end Ryan Russell, formerly of Carrollton Creekview, has been a defensive bastion for the Boilermakers, with 30 tackles (7.5 for loss), three sacks, one pass defended and one fumble recovered in the regular season. Freshmen Jordan Roos of Celina and J.J. Prince of Southlake Carroll are also Boilermakers.
ōI was excited to come back to Dallas,ö Roos said. ōI was pretty pumped up about it.ö
Purdue was in prime position to strike first, with junior punter Cody Webster catching the Cowboy defense off-guard by rushing for 16 yards on a fake punt to convert a fourth down.
ōWhen they faked that punt on their own 13, they certainly got our attention that theyÆd be willing to do anything,ö Gundy said. ōNice call on their part. Not very good preparation on ours.ö
It would be the only bright spot for Purdue until the third quarter as the Cowboys reeled off seven unanswered scoring drives. They would score on all but three of their offensive drives the entire game.
The first two Cowboy touchdowns were both through the arm of junior quarterback Clint Chelf. Throwing strikes to juniors Charlie Moore and Blake Jackson on consecutive drives of 81 and 74 yards, respectively, gave Oklahoma State a quick 14-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.
The second quarter would be more of the same. A one-play change of quarterback to redshirt freshman J.W. Walsh didnÆt stop the Cowboy scoring spree as he connected with redshirt freshman Jeremy Seaton on a 16-yard strike on fourth-and-one.
Junior Jeremy Smith recorded a 5-yard touchdown run to put the score at 28-0 at the half.
Lavey recorded a sack of Purdue senior quarterback Robert Marve on the ensuing Boilermaker drive. Russell responded by taking down Chelf on Oklahoma StateÆs final possession of the half to stem the tide of scoring.
ō[The Oklahoma State offense] executed in all phases of the game,ö said Kawann Short, Purdue senior. ōIt was up to the defensive line to make the disruption and we didnÆt do it. They took advantage of it.ö
The second half started in disastrous fashion for Purdue as Oklahoma State junior Justin Gilbert stripped Boilermaker junior O.J. Ross. Junior Daytawion Lowe took the fumble 37 yards back to the house for the Cowboys. It was the first defensive touchdown for Oklahoma State this season.
ōAs far as our defense, when we get turnovers, weÆre a different team,ö Lowe said.
After a Quinn Sharp 20-yard field goal and Chelf connecting with senior Isaiah Anderson on a 37-yard strike, the Pokes found themselves with a comfortable 45-0 lead. Purdue finally found reprieve with 18 seconds left in the third quarter as Marve connected with sophomore Brandon Cottam on a 32-yard touchdown pass.
A pair of Sharp field goals from 21 and 42 yards and receiver Blake Webb catching a 37-yard scoring strike from Walsh capped off the CowboysÆ prolific scoring at 58, the highest at the Cotton Bowl and Heart of Dallas Bowl history.
Marve would give Purdue a consolation score late in the game, a 16-yard pass to senior Tommie Thomas, to bring the final score to 58-14. Russell led all Purdue defenders with seven solo tackles, a tackle for loss and a sack while senior Akeem Shavers led all rushers with 14 attempts for 93 yards.
Chelf was voted bowl MVP after completing 17-of-22 for 197 yards and three touchdowns. Anderson led all targets with 78 yards and a touchdown on five catches.
ōExtremely surreal,ö Chelf said. ōItÆs a symbol of the guys around me. Offensive line played well today, defensive, receivers, good punt return, defense kept giving us a short field. We tried to capitalize on that.ö
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1. | Muffin Tops | ||
The piece of fat that hangs over the tops of girls jeans when they have been inhaling too many pies (or beers) and shoe-horning themselves into their hipster jeans that they purchased 4 years before. Also known as fatty mall hangers Sid: "Hey Paul, check out the muffin tops on her"
Paul "Oh shit, that puts me off more than your Organzola |
2. | Muffin Tops | ||
Term for the rolls of fat hanging off peoples sides. AKA Love handles. That girl's muffin tops are hangin out of her jeans
3. | muffin tops | ||
when a fat person is wearing a way too small shirt and her fat hangs out of her shirt and over her belt.
"she has huge muffin tops."
4. | Muffin Tops | ||
1. That barfalicious fat that hangs over the top of a person's pants when their jeans are a few sizes too small.
2. The most delicious and fattening part of a muffin that results in definition 1. That girl ate so many muffin tops that she turned into one.
An example of you are what you eat. |
5. | Muffin tops | ||
the rolls of fat that hangs over girls' jeans usually when too tight like the tops of muffins over their paper cups.
Really ugly. Dang, Roosana needs to roll her ass into the gym cuz of those muffin tops.
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a breast which doesnt quite fit into todays form fitting bras creeping over the top. Obviously that bra doesnt fit; look at her muffin tops


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1. | Cooping | ||
The act of masturbating into an inside-out sandwich bag, often times using spit as lubrication.
It is critical that the sandwich bag is inside-out in order to prevent the process known as "seam chafing." This act is generally performed simultaneously with light anal exploration, such as a finger in the anus. Guy 1: "So I walked in on my roommate the other night Cooping in the living room."
Guy 2: "In the living room?" Guy 1: "Yes, right in the middle of the living room. I'm scarred for life." |
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To sleep or shirk in a patrol car while on duty. Police officers who work midnight shifts are often cooping a good portion of the night.
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A practice by which somebody gotten drunk was forced to vote several times, for a particular candidate in an election. Edgar Allan Poe is said to have been the victim of cooping before his mysterious death in Baltimore in October 1849
There's a reproduction of this practice in "Gangs of New York" movie. |
4. | Cooping | ||
The act of being loud, obnoxious, and incredibly awkward in times when there is no need to
Often accompanied with a loud speaking voice Bro, you need to stop Cooping so hard. Take it down a notch.
I tried to tell Brett what happened last night but Perry came in and started Cooping. |
5. | Cooping | ||
When your in the bathroom at someones house, or you know you are going to take a loud furious dump,. it is the act of coughing to cover up a poop.
Cough + Pooping = Cooping "Tia! you might as well give that up, I can hear you cooping from the living room!"
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used wen some twat is acting gay, and is in a stress. trying to take the tension away by using a funnier word to ask them if there alright, for example... whats up with you cooping?


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A great new musical is a chance that sadly dosent come along all that often. So when it does you must jump at the chance. Which is what I did when presented with this production.
The show presents a great timeline for a designer, one in 1944, and another in 1881. It features a cast of 12 characters, all female, which is great for a designer working in these periods! However, given the space where the show was to be performed it meant making adjustments to the clothes: a circular staircase getting from dressing room to stage level, and a very small playing space on stage meant the bustles had to be eliminated, trains had to be cut, and the construction of the clothes had to be IMPECCABLE as the audience was right up close and personal in a 99 seat theater.
When it came to creating the look of the clothes, the idea of a photograph was thrown around. The show is constructed as a memory, reliving the "good ol days" so we decided to have those in the present (1944) to be in dull browns and tans, whole those in the past (1881) would be the color of the story. This would allow the cherished memories from the past be able to take center stage, and allow the narrators from 1944 to fade into the back ground and almost disappear into the set. This became very important when the two women were staged not to leave the playing space.
The problem child with this show was the character of Pauline Rackam. Pauline is the director of the all female troupe that travels to Tombstone where Josie decides to stay. The character is based on a real person, who was in fact the head of an all female troupe. What was problematic is that she is described in the script as "being dressed as an English Gentlemen". Given that the action tackes place in 1881, it is unheard of for a woman to be seen in public in pants. With much back and forth, research and compromise I decided to put the actress in pants and designed a very smart womens suit, tailored like a mans. As if she took it to her tailor and said " Make this fit me". The end result was very pretty, but I am still not convinced it was correct for the character. (And neither was one critic)
Josie I put in blue, to convey innocence, and chose an embroidered polyester dupioni (what?!) to convey wealth and strength. Faced with the challenge of dressing on stage, her clothes took the most time because the insides ha to be as finished as the outsides.
She needed a costume to become a sailor in HMS Pinafore, and a burlesque style something for her big number at the end of act one " Little Black Sheep" with Cora and Maude dressed similarly (she would refer to them as a pig and a chicken so they got copies of the dress in yellow and pink).
Wyatt's common law wife is addicted opium and has the feeling of a faded flower.I found this great fabric that had an impressionistic floral pattern to it, and found a great grayed lavender linen to go with it. It gave this great feeling of a faded beauty, or a flower that has been kept out of the sunlight. Especially when her hair was changed to s soft strawberry blonde wig. Velvet ribbons were added so that as the character begins her downward spiral she would literally come apart at the seams.
Kate is another outsider in the cast. She is the girlfriend of Doc Holliday and a gambler herself.I needed her to stand out from the wives, who were for the most part in a pastel and floral palate, so she was designed around an other embroidered polyester dupioni that i found in a rich jewel tone. This was accented with a black corset, cranberry velvet cuffs and lapels and strong black hair.
The other Earp wives were designed around pastels and flrorals, but constucted out of fabric that they would have had in 1881.
In the end I am very pleased with how the whole show came together. With the budget and time constraints I dont think I could have done a better job with the show. I ended up styling the wigs as well for the production, which added another lay of jobs for me, and my amazing assistant to deal with.
This is the New York premiere of the show, and i hope that the show has another life after this. It has its problems, but i hope that it will continue to develop so I can have the chance to work on this great show again.


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WELLFORD — Mrs. Barbara Boulware Smith, 71, widow of Ted Copeland Smith, 340 Millbank Road, Wellford, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012 after an extended illness.
Mrs. Smith was born in Union, June 10, 1941 a daughter of the late Lewis V. and Pauline Keisler Boulware. She was retired from Reeves Brother in Spartanburg and was a member of Community Baptist Church in Wellford.
Surviving are two daughters, Donna Carver and husband Dale of Fountain Inn and Kimberly Thomason of the home; two sons, Mickey Dill and wife Lori of Lyman and Mike Smith and wife Becky of Union; a stepson, Scott West of Union; a brother, James Boulware, also of Union; 13 grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Smith was predeceased by two sisters, Glynnis Austin and Shirley Fox; and a brother, Lewis Vernon Boulware Jr.
Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 at the S.R. Holcombe Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. Bill Jolly. Burial will be in Rosemont Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Rickey Keisler, Dale Carver, Mike Smith, Mark Smith, Randy Fox, Scott Austin and Wayne Fox.
Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday prior to the services in the chapel.
Memorials may be made to Community Baptist Church, 8 Windmill Dr. #A, Wellford, S.C. 29385.
The family will be at their respective homes.
The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc.


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Date: 2013-07-18 Time: 8:00 PM Ticket Price: 21+: $25 Adv/$30 Day Of; Under 21: $27 Adv/$32 Day Of
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Anberlin will bring their Summer 2013 Acoustic Tour with guests Stars In Stereo and Campfire OK to The Complex June 28th. This will be a great show, so don't miss out!
Date: 2013-06-28 Time: 7:00 PM Ticket Price: $20
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Plugged In is an all local music showcase. This month we have 4 local Metal bands and have teamed up with The Heavy Metal Shop. The bands are A Balance of Power, Foreseen Exile, Hooga & Riksha. We want to provide local bands with an all ages venue where they can perform on the same stage that some of the country's top acts perform on. $10 advanced tickets available at partytix & smithstix. There is a Bar for those 21+
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On Oahu, the timeless, natural radiance of the islands meets the modern luxuries of today. Take a cruise to see playful dolphins and, perhaps a whale to two. Spend time at Pearl Harbour visiting the memorial of the USS Arizona before flying to Maui; voted "Best Pacific Island," by readers of Conde Nast Traveler, Maui does not disappoint. From the summit of Haleakala Crater to the shore of Big Beach in Makena, Maui has a breadth of exhilarating outdoor sights, activities, and entertainment for every visitor. With 24/7 support from Kensington Tours, you can relax in the assurance that everything will be looked after for you.
You will be meet and greet at Kahului Airport with fresh Lei flowers before you are transfered to Waikiki or Pier.
Waikiki is a vibrant gathering place for visitors from around the world. Along the main strip of Kalakaua Avenue you'll find world-class shopping, dining, entertainment, and hospitality. From Hawaiian royalty to Hawaiian regional cuisine, Waikiki continues to be an evolving expression of the ancient spirit of aloha. On these famous shores, the past and the future are uniting in fresh and surprising ways. Top places to visit in Waikiki: Duke Kahanamoku statue - The legendary Duke welcomes you to Waikiki with open arms. Kuhio Beach - Take your first surf lesson on this golden stretch of sand. Kalakaua Avenue - Waikiki's main strip is home to world-class hospitality and shopping. Leahi (Diamond Head) - This iconic landmark silhouettes the Waikiki skyline. Kapahulu - Just minutes from Waikiki, Kapahulu offers the best in local food.
Situated steps from the Waikiki Beach, the Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel (4*) offers luxury and comfort on the Island of Oahu. The hotel has 601 guestrooms and the interiors include exotic woods and Hawaiian-print accents, 42-inch plasma HDTV multimedia monitors, premium mattresses and bedding. Facilities include complimentary access to the hotel's fully equipped Precor® by Hilton fitness center, a spacious sundeck which includes a pool bar, Jacuzzi, and heated outdoor swimming pool. High-speed Internet in guestrooms is available for a small fee and complimentary wireless Internet access in the lobby, public areas & pool deck.
Get your video and still cameras ready, because you're joining a wildlife spotting cruise where you'll see Dolphins, Whales [in season], Green Sea Turtles, and Flying Fish along the way! When you do meet up with the dolphins and whales, they'll stop the boat, and sit with them as your knowledgeable crew will tell you everything you want to know about these amazing and beautiful creatures. After an exciting ride up the coast, you'll enjoy an hour of snorkeling in the pristine waters off Oahu's western coastline. Let the cool Hawaiian breeze relax your soul as you make your way back down the coast.
Take advantage of the many optional tours available to get the most out of your Honolulu visit! Attend a genuine Hawaiian Luau, take a Hawaiian Helicopter Adventure, or sit back and relax on the Grand Circle Island and Pineapple Plantation tour, visit the Arizona Memorial and Pearl Harbor or treat yourself with a half day city tour of Honolulu or a VIP Polynesian Cultural Center Tour. Alternatively, escape the crowds on Waikiki Beach and take the Secret Island Beach Picnic Tour. Please let your Sales Advisor if you are interested in any of these options.
Shop, dine and play on nearly eight acres along well traversed Lewers Street which has been completely rebuilt and transformed into a colorful and spirited showcase known as Waikiki Beach Walk. Spend the afternoon walking along the shops, grab a bite to eat, enjoy a free concert. There's always something going on at Wakiki Beach walk!
Paradise Cove is one of the largest and most respected luau shows in Hawai'i. Located at the beautiful Ko Olina Resort on the leeward coast of O'ahu, Paradise Cove features brilliant sunset views from our 12-oceanfront acres. Celebrating the culture and history of their island home, Paradise Cove has always taken great care to preserve the special qualities that make Hawaii so unique. Designed to give you an authentic Hawaiian experience from the exciting daytime activities, to the delicious food and your spectacular Hawaiian Revue. The tour`s price include: Shell Lei Greeting upon arrival, Mai Tai Greeting Plus Two (2) Standard Drink Tickets, Wing Seating, Hawaiian Luau Buffet Menu, Arts & Crafts Demonstrations, Hawaiian Storytelling, Games of Skill and Daring in the Hawaiian Village, Shower of Flowers, Hukilau on the Beach, Royal Court Procession, Imu Ceremony, The Paradise Cove Extravaganza. Return to Waikiki.
Journey to where the war began and ended for the United States. This tour will allow you to visit Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial. Then travel across the Ford Island Bridge to the Mighty MO for a very special guided tour of the most celebrated battleship. Following your visit to the Pearl Harbor area you will drive through historic Honolulu and on to Punchbowl for an exclusive personalized tour of the National Cemetery of the Pacific by a veteran from the American Legion. After the serenity of Punchbowl, enjoy the drive through more Honolulu highlights before heading to Waikiki where you can shop at the International Marketplace or relax on the beach.
Meet your driver for a private transfer to Honolulu International Airport.
One way flight on Hawaiian Airlines from Honolulu (Oahu) to Kahului (Maui). Please note flight prices and times are all approximate and will be confirmed at time of booking, depending on availability.
You will be meet and greet at Kahului Airport with fresh Lei flowers before you are transfered to Wailea or Kihei.
In the afternoon, enjoy some time on your own to relax.
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa is located on 40 spectacular oceanfront acres on famed Ka'anapali Beach and offers unlimited activities in a setting of tropical luxury. This standout among Maui resorts offers something for everyone; half acre pool with a 150-foot lava tube water slide, an extensive collection of Asian art, lush landscaping with exotic wildlife, a rooftop astronomy program, six tennis courts, nightly "Drums of the Pacific" Polynesian Luau, four award winning restaurants, two lounges and of course, Maui's only oceanfront full-service spa, the magnificent Spa Moana and Moana Athletic Club.
Early in the morning, a luxury touring coach with professional guide will take you on a shared, full day excursion to Maui's famous dormant volcano, the spectacular House of the Sun, Mount Haleakala Crater. Travel through bucolic Upcountry Kula Area to the 10,043' summit at Haleakala National Park, the Visitor Center and Pu`u Ula`ula Overlook. Once you have come down from Mt. Haleakala's majestic heights, your adventure continues with your tour guide introducing you to the sights and communities that make Maui so unforgettable. Lovers of nature know that Maui is home to many special and unique flora such as the protea blossoms (in season) and rare silverswords plants. While venturing on the island, you may get the chance to meet several unique species of birds, such as their beloved and cherished Hawaii State bird, the Nene Goose. After taking in the natural beauty Maui has to offer, your tour guide will introduce you the the picturesque town of Wailuku which is known for it's sugar cane fields and the prized landmark of Ka'ahumanu Church. Another feature on this tour is the scenic drive to soaring 'Iao Valley State Park. You will learn the history and legends that make this island magical!
Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.
Enjoy this cruise around the breathtaking coastline of Maui on the Prince Kuhio. This 92' two level vessel offers roomy table seating for 149 passengers. The upper sun deck allows for clear views from the majestic slopes of Haleakala to the shoreline of Maui's spectacular beaches. With an enclosed air-conditioned cabin, snorkel equipment, and flotation devices, you're set for your Hawaiian ocean adventure. Be on one of the first vessels to arrive to Molokini crater; this picturesque underwater paradise welcomes you with its exotic marine life. Continue your adventure to the serene beauty of Keawala'i (aka Turtle Town) along Maui's south shore, and experience Hawaii's green sea turtles nesting amongst their habitats. The adventure includes a continental breakfast, a buffet-style deli lunch (tavern ham, turkey breast, roast beef, genoa salami), beer, wine, the infamous P.K. rum punch, soda, and juice. Don't forget to bring towels, swimsuits and sunscreen.
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'Let's seize the day' Two twentysomethings create Pakistan-Israel Peace Forum
by Eric Fingerhut
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In Israel, politics is typical workday conversation, but when Dror Topf came to the United States about 3 1/2 years ago, he was advised that might not be a good idea.
Yet on the first day of his job at a consulting firm, he couldn't help himself. A French colleague started attacking Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, and even though Topf calls himself a "Labor Party kind of guy," he responded in kind.
Later told he would be sitting side-by-side with a employee from Pakistan, Topf was a little worried. He'd never met anyone from Pakistan, and that country did not recognize Israel.
His new co-worker was not what he had expected.
Waleed Ziad "has more Jewish friends than I do," Topf quipped. And he was "kind of like my counterpart," said Topf, 29.
Just as Topf can sympathize with the average Palestinian trying to get to work, but held up by checkpoints, Ziad, 25, can understand the average Israeli's worry that a suicide bomb might go off at any minute.
"Waleed is able to look [an Israeli] in the eye and see we're not evil," Topf said.
More than two years after that initial April 2003 meeting, the two friends and District residents have joined together to form the Pakistan-Israel Peace Forum, an organization dedicated to promoting dialogue and establishing relations between Pakistan and Israel at the political, cultural, social and economic levels.
The organization's Web site (www.pakistanisraelpeace.org) contains a petition ‹ which has acquired 91 signatures since its posting in mid-September ‹ calling for "building of bridges and promotion of dialogue" between the two countries.
"Peace, reconciliation, and activism to benefit all humanity are hallmarks of the two great religions, Judaism and Islam," states the petition, which also emphasizes that the group "expresses no partiality for any political position."
The idea for the forum was sparked by the first meeting of the Pakistani and Israeli foreign ministers on Sept. 1, said Ziad.
"Let's seize the day" and bring together those who "feel this way" in Pakistan and Israel," said Ziad.
"Our first goal is people will talk, people will meet," said Topf, adding that he hopes that through the Web site to create a "chat room" for Pakistanis and Israelis.
Ziad sees the group as perhaps sponsoring an exchange program that would bring Israelis to Pakistan and vice versa, and promoting economic and business ties between the two countries.
While Topf had never met a Pakistani before, Ziad was quite familiar with Israelis and Jews.
He was born in Pakistan and attended high school there, but has lived in a variety of other countries ‹ including Turkey, Romania and Uzbekistan in addition to the U.S.
And he has been friends with a number of Jews over the years as a result of his international travels; in fact, his first exposure to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was hearing an Israeli friend's opinion of it in the fourth grade.
Ziad also has been involved in interfaith work, helping to organize the first Muslim-Jewish event at his alma mater, Yale University, in the days after Sept. 11.
So when he was paired with Topf ‹ in their company's library during an office remodeling ‹ it was nothing unusual.
"We opened up to each other pretty quickly," said Ziad, who noted that not being afraid to "say what you feel" is one of a number of traits that Pakistanis and Israelis share.
Ziad said Pakistanis are also similar to Israelis in the "chutzpah in the way [they] approach a situation," their strong family bonds, and the "grand matriarch" that holds the greatest power in the family.
Topf said that Ziad would probably be a member of the Labor Party if he were in Israel.
Ziad demurred from outlining a specific position on the Israel-Palestinian issue, saying he has not "faced the fire" and lived there.
To him, the area's biggest problem is that "so often on both sides ... there is a refusal to acknowledge the reality" of the other side. But often "extremists have the loudest voices."
Ziad is optimistic that there are many more like him in Pakistan who are willing to reach out to Israel. He cited a trip he took with Jewish friends a few years ago to his home country, saying they got the "red-carpet treatment" from everyday Pakistanis who were intrigued by Jews and wanted to learn more about them.
He also noted that when he sent information about the new group to a Pakistani Yahoo listserv, the initial response was that such an initiative should not occur until there is a resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
But that was followed by a number of positive messages from people arguing, for example, that one cannot resolve the conflict without dialogue.
He called Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's recent speech to Jewish leaders a hopeful sign, noting that coverage by the Pakistani media was generally positive.
Both Topf and Ziad point to ambivalence in their respective countries as an obstacle for their group. Ziad said that Pakistanis generally support the Palestinian cause, but see it as far away and not an important part of their life.
Topf said that Israelis would be happy to see improved relations with Pakistan, but are much more concerned about Palestinian terrorism.
But both emphasize the possible ramifications of this initiative. They believe that increased ties between the two countries could help Israel in dealing with Iran ‹ since Pakistan has ties to that country ‹ and possibly enable Israel to be a peace broker between Pakistan and India.
Topf and Ziad have already acquired one big-name (at least in Pakistan) supporter for their efforts: Salman Ahmad, a rock star so popular in Pakistan that the teachers in the country's madrassas, religious schools, are fans, according to Ziad.
And they have inspired at least one local pro-Israel activist to join their cause.
Michael Berenhaus of Potomac, who assisted Topf and Ziad in setting up the group and serves on its advisory committee, said he is excited by the group's goal of "understanding [each other] at a person-to-person level."
A founder of the media watch group Eye on the Post, which criticizes The Washington Post for what it believes is anti-Israel bias, Berenhaus sees the peace forum as "more productive."
"I've realized building bridges is more productive that breaking them down," he said.
that's encouraging. Thank you for posting.
Tomaz Humar website. We were all waiting what would happen. Some were even watching online. I think a short video is also on that website somewhere.
Why do we do that? Well, every child spends some time in the mountains, but in our mountains mostly Czechs and Slovaks die. The Nanga Parbat rescue is considered the toughest so far.
Every death in our mountains is a failure of all three states. Humar made people angry, at least he says he'll build a hospital there. We also have a guy who sweam the Mississippi and Yangze rivers.
The Tomaz Humar rescue in the Himalayan Region was the highest altitude rescue ever. It was excellent work by the Pak Army.
This is K2, second highest peak in the world, Pakistan.
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Pervez Musharraf is very impressive. Unfortunately, he has too many enemies in Pakistan who want to see him dead.
A long awaited but not too late step in the right direction. Atlast a Pakistani leader had the courage and strength to do something out of the box.
Overt relations between Pakistan and Israel exsited since the early 1980s but to come out and acknowledge their very existance in public required a great deal of gutts. Kudos to the President Pervaiz Musharraf.
Currently there are talks of Israeli trade and Liason Office being opened in a friendly country's consulte section at Karachi, Pakistan and Pakistan's office at Tel Eviv, Israel.
Israel has asked Pakistan to vote for Israel's membership in the upcoming Red Cross Meeting in December. Red Cross do not accept Israel's red cross version because they use the shield of David.
Pakistan has asked Israel to help Pakistan's membership in USA's nuclear cooperation club.
Israel has alot to offer to Pakistan such as their extremely high output of cotton production per acre and technology whereas Pakistan can offer its influence over Islamic countries. Trade, tourism and international coopeartion between the two countries sitting at two different corners of the world can be anything but beneficial to both.
A lot of Indians will try to create rifts. I hope members here are wise enough to distinguish the positives from the negatives of Pakistan-Israeli relations.
I hope more Pakistanis come forward to support better relations between our countries.
I have always been a firm supporter of the idea of Pakistan recognizing Israel and establishing better relations. Hopefully these recent talks are the beginning of a great future friendship.
A word of caution from a staunch Indian for our Israeli brothers : dont get yourself deluded into this recent outburst of friendship by Pakis towards Israel . Pakis , are intrinsically born opiated with severe anti-semitism . Neither Musharraff , a puppet of George W Bush nor these young pakidefence buffoons reflect the true anti-jew sentiments of mainstream pakis . In a recent survery of global attitudes by Pew , Pakis score high when it comes to hating west . A quote from report on anti-semitism :
The only reason for recent Paki initiative is India . Its innate Paki quality of "If we cant have/do it , India shouldnt too " . Israel should exercise caution and at best use these diplomatic channels to solve it long term issues with Arab world and nothing more than that . Any high tech-transfers of intellectual and military entities to this land of Nuclear Proliferation , land of Extremist mullahs is suicidal .Anti-Semitism in South Asia
Anti-Semitism is not an issue of any significance in India, nor in the smaller South Asian countries, specifically Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Although there are very few Jewish citizens in the country, anti-Semitic press articles are common in the vernacular press. NGO sources point out that since India's 1992 establishment of diplomatic relations with Israel, the Pakistani media, both mainstream and Islamic, sometimes refers to India as the "Zionist threat on our borders." Nonetheless, the attitude of the media is not reflected in the actions of the Government. The Government cooperated in the capture of those responsible for the 2002 abduction and killing of Wall Street Journal Correspondent Daniel Pearl.
InnocentMonster, why have you repeated this post twice? Once here, and once in the "Is this true about Israel" thread?
No worries - I think if it comes down to something like 'India or Pakistan' the choice is quite obvious... India is the natural ally of Israel. I see no benefit in having diplomatic relations with Pakistan - a country that openly supports our enemies. Our foreign minister Silvan Shalom just wants to score some political points and divert attention from the real issues that we are facing. He likes to read his name in the newspapers. It's all hyped up.Originally Posted by InnocentMonster
Maybe there will be a time when you will say that Pakistan WAS a country that USED to support your enemies ????Originally Posted by Ariksan
Pakistan has been standing up to the Terrorist State of India for the past few decades that is 7 times larger then it in almost every aspect. Now they have realized that they cant have their way with Pakistan so they are begging for dialogue. Bafoons !
As far as Israel is concerned, A nuclear armed Pakistan with a massive influence over other Islamic countries and also a friend to Israel like Turkey will automatically become a great value country to Israel in time. Sharon is an ultra Nationalist and he wouldnt even think twice about having friendly ties with Pakistan.
By the way, There are tens of more Islamic countries that sing Pakistan's tune on international forums as compared to the Terrorist State of India. :-).
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Why don't you just stop the rhetoric for a moment. Anybody with a brain knows that the only thing standing in the way of Pakistan and India having a nice little cold peace at this moment in time is that Kashmir is a vital water resource. For once, I would like to see people leave religion out of these conflicts and call a spade a spade. If everyone truly cared about the sanctity of their respective faiths, they wouldn't drag them through the political mud. And if you must do it, then don't do it here.
What I am trying to figure out is why every place called Israel has to become a battle ground for some unrelated third parties...
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