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CARRBORO, N.C. - When Brian Russell heard that some folks in Raleigh were considering opening a business similar to the one he operates in Carrboro, N.C., he had some advice for them.
"Charge what it costs to make a profit," Russell told them. "It's going to cost more than you think and costs are always going to go up."
In any other business, such advice would be comical because it's so obvious. But Russell is part of the co-working movement, which seeks to create cafe-like spaces where developers, writers and other independent contractors can work.
Co-working, as its proponents will eagerly tell you, is about community-building, not furthering the cause of capitalism.
But after nearly three years of operating Carrboro Creative Coworking, Russell, 40, has learned that the two cannot be entirely separated. To survive, he has had to raise his prices and tweak his business model.
The co-working movement has been gaining in popularity in recent years, particularly in San Francisco and other wired cities where there are a large number of freelancers.
The economic downturn has made co-working more attractive to companies and entrepreneurs trying to keep costs down.
On the surface, co-working doesn't seem radical. Many of the services offered by Russell and other co-working spaces -- desk or office space, Internet access, meeting rooms, a mailbox -- are no different than what you'd get if you leased an executive office suite or set up in a business incubator.
A freelance web developer, Russell started Carrboro Creative Coworking after getting a $90,000 loan from Carrboro's revolving loan fund.
About 20 people lease space in the 3,200-square-foot location. Russell estimates that at least 100 have cycled through since it opened. A number of businesses have used co-working to ramp up until they needed their own office space.
The endeavor has a casual nature, which is perhaps best exemplified by the flexible leasing options.
Carrboro Creative Coworking's tiered pricing allows people to lease a seat at a shared table, a desk or even a private office. Leases can be as short as one day or as long as a month.
Co-working started as a movement to get freelancers out of their houses and into a place where they could be more productive. That continues to be its greatest appeal.
"For me, at home, it's a little hard to focus. All my stuff is there," said Dave Mason, 42, who has leased an office at Carrboro Creative Coworking since March. "I want to pick up my guitar and play it or start playing with my dog."
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Oakland, CA is located just outside the hustle and bustle of San Francisco and is an ideal location for corporate team building activities whether you are visiting the area for a conference or are planning a one day event.Team Builders Plus offers a variety of leadership training and team building ideas that will be sure to exceed your expectations.
To bask in the Mediterranean climate that Oakland has to offer, go beyond the conference room walls and head to a local park and go for the gold. The Gold Medal Games is a high energy team building activity that requires teamwork and a combination of physical and mental knowhow. You will compete against teams in a variety of fun challenges on your way to winning a gold, silver or bronze medal. Gold Medal Games is an ideal team building activity for a corporate picnic or summer celebration.
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between Jimmy Buffet's and Bubba Gump
There is something on both menus that both myself and DH will enjoy but we only have one night for dinner at CityWalk.
Is there entertainment at Jimmy Buffet's?
between Jimmy Buffet's and Bubba Gump
There is something on both menus that both myself and DH will enjoy but we only have one night for dinner at CityWalk.
Is there entertainment at Jimmy Buffet's?
Margaritaville is fabulous!!! It has an awesome atmosphere. And every hour, or maybe half hour (I can't remember) the volcano behind the bar errupts and spews margarita mix. And yes, they do have live music, after 10 I think... But being a huge Jimmy Buffett fan, this one has my vote!!
I've been to Bubba Gump's (not in Orlando though, in Honolulu and Miami) and I'd say go to Margaritaville. Be sure to sit in one of those fabulous Adirondack chairs outside before you go in!
We went to Bubba Gumps and to be honest, and I know some people LOVE BG's, we were disappointed. It was expensive for what it was... there are loads of nicer places to go.
Have to agree with you Mags and Helly. Nothing remarkable or outstanding at that restaurant. The theming is fun, but that's about it. I wasn't thrilled with the menu choices either. Don't know what I expected, but clearly something other than what they had to offer.
Thanks guys.....I knew you'd come to the rescue
So, looks like Jimmy Buffet's then. Some of you have said that there is entertainment on at 10pm....does this mean there is a bar there too away from the dining area?
What type of entertainment do you get?
There is a bar area, and it is quite large. You'll understand better when you get inside. The place is rather like an L and the bar is in a portion of both sections.
Can't comment on the entertainment as I've never been there that late. LOL! :23dors:
There is also a bar outside that is across from the main restaurant and part of what looks to be a docked plane. Then there is the Porch of Indecision which is a bar as well.
I LOVE those chairs! DH was with us at Universal this past weekend and I told him he could take one of the chairs home in the car. He said it wouldn't fit


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SKILL LEVEL: Easy + (Level 3)
SIZE: One Size
Mitten About 2 1/2 in. (6.5 cm) Stocking About 3 1/2 in. (9 cm)
Mini accessories are sweet and adorable additions to your Christmas tree. Make a set to represent each member of your family!
7 sts + 8 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS). When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size
specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be
sufficient. The needle or hook size called for in the pattern is based on what
the designer used, but it is not unusual for gauge to vary from person to person.
If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make your swatch, try using a smaller
size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Making a Gauge Swatch
7 sts + 8 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS).
M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting the horizontal strand lying between needles and placing it onto the left needle. Knit (or purl) this new stitch through the back loop – 1 st increased.
1. Each Stocking and Mitten is worked in one piece and seamed. 2. When you see 'work even' in the instructions, this means to continue on in the pattern st you have established without changing the st count by increasing, decreasing, or binding off.
STOCKING COLOR COMBINATIONS Stocking 1: White/Red (A), Red (B) Stocking 2: White (A), Green/Green (B) Stocking 3: White/Silver (A), Red/Red (B) Stocking 4:White/Green (A), Green (B)
STOCKING (make 4 - 1 in each Stocking Color Combination) Cuff With A, cast on 20 sts. Beg with a RS row (knit), work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) for 4 rows. Leg Change to B. Work in St st for 9 rows. Heel Flap Note: Rows 1-6 make the heel flap. Row 1 (WS): P13 and sl to a st holder, p6, sl last st to a st holder. Work the next 4 rows over the 6 sts rem on needle only. Row 2: Knit. Row 3: Purl. Row 4: K3, k2tog, k1 - 5 sts on needle at the end of this row. Row 5: P2, p2tog, p1 - 4 sts. Row 6: K4, pick up and k3 sts evenly spaced along the side edge of the heel flap (the 4 rows you just worked) - 7 sts. Row 7: P7, pick up and p3 sts evenly spaced along other side edge of heel flap, p1 from st holder - 11 sts. Shape Gusset Next Row (RS): K2tog, k8, k2tog (last st from needle and first st from st holder), k across remaining 12 sts from holder - 22 sts. Next Row: Purl. Next Row: K2tog, k6, k2tog, k12 - 20 sts. Next Row: Purl. Next Row: K2tog, k4, k2tog, k12 - 18 sts. Next Row: Purl. Foot Work even in St st for 4 rows. Shape Toe Decrease Row (RS): K1, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k4, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k1 - 14 sts. Next Row: Purl. Decrease Row: K1, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k1 - 10 sts. Next Row: Purl. Decrease Row: K2tog across - 5 sts. Decrease Row: P2tog, p1, p2tog - 3 sts. Last Row: K3tog.Fasten off.
FINISHING Sew seam. Hanging Loop With A, cast on 20 sts. Without working any rows, bind off. Fold hanging loop in half and sew ends to top edge of Stocking.Weave in yarn ends.
MITTENS (make 8 pairs - 1 pair in each color) Cast on 16 sts. Rows 1-5: *K1, p1; rep from * to end of row. Row 6 (WS): P6, M1, p4, M1, p6 - 18 sts at the end of this row. Row 7: K8, M1, k2 , M1, k8 - 20 sts. Row 8: Purl. Row 9: K8, M1, k4, M1, k8 - 22 sts. Row 10: Purl. Shape Thumb Row 11: K14, sl the last 8 sts onto a st holder. Row 12: P6, sl the last 8 sts onto a st holder. Work the next 5 rows over the 6 sts rem on needle only. Row 13: Knit. Row 14: Purl. Row 15: Knit. Row 16: (P2tog) 3 times - 3 sts. Row 17: K3tog. Fasten off the last st. Shape Hand With RS facing, sl sts from right hand st holder onto right hand needle, pick up and k1 st on each side of thumb, then knit across the 8 sts on the left hand st holder - 18 sts. Work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) for 9 rows. Next Row: *K2tog; rep from * to end of row - 9 sts.Bind off.
FINISHING Sew thumb and side seams.Weave in ends. Tie each pair of Mittens together with a 6 in. (15 cm) length of yarn.
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BERKELEY - Cal's thrilling 52-49 victory over Virginia Tech in the Insight Bowl earned the fourth-highest TV rating among the 20 postseason football telecasts on ESPN.
The Dec. 26 contest from Phoenix garnered a 3.08 rating, which translates into 2.7 million households.
Washington State's win over Texas in Holiday Bowl had the highest rating at 4.86, followed by Michigan State and Nebraska in the Alamo Bowl, and Arkansas and Missouri in the Independence Bowl.
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After practically years of suspense over who would play vampire-human child Renesmee in "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn," it was author Stephenie Meyer who finally got to break the news on Wednesday night.
"Very excited about our new Renesmee, Mackenzie Foy," she wrote on the "Twilight" Facebook page. "She's an amazing young actress and I'm excited to work with her. I hope everyone had an enjoyable summer!"
Rumors that newcomer Foy would be cast in the role had been circulating for the past week. The 9-year-old actress has a limited résumé, with just a few TV appearances to her credit so far on the shows " 'Til Death" and "FlashForward." She has also appeared on the cover of the Garnet Hill clothing catalog and in Gap ads and Burger King commercials. She will take on the role of Edward and Bella's daughter, one of the meatier parts in the second half of the "Breaking Dawn" saga.
Fans will, of course, have a while to wait before they get their first glimpse of Foy, since the first chapter of "Breaking Dawn" hits screens on November 18, 2011, and the second half will roll out on November 16, 2012. It's not known exactly where the book will be split into two, but since Renesmee is born about halfway through the story, she's not likely to appear in the first movie.
When Foy was first mentioned for the role, Entertainment Weekly immediately wondered how the angelic-faced newbie will be able to portray her rapidly aging character. According to unnamed sources, "Dawn" director Bill Condon "will employ similar digital effects to those used by David Fincher in 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,' where Foy's face would be digitally transferred onto the face of a younger child. It's also probable that the studio will hire a younger child in some capacity too."
The response from Twihards on Facebook was overwhelmingly positive. "Thanks for dropping in Stephenie," Ronnie M. wrote. "So excited that MacKenzie was cast; she seems like she'll do a great job. You all thought it would be hard to cast the 'Perfect' Edward and I'm sure you thought the same for Renesmee, but once again you guys have outdone yourselves. Can't wait for 'Breaking Dawn'!"
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Animals: Foxes
These sites have information about several different types of foxes. Learn about their physical characteristics and habitats. View photographs, short videos, and take an online quiz.
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Swift Fox Fact Sheet
Defenders of Wildlife provides information about endangered species worldwide. This page features brief facts about the swift fox and its natural history.
Fox Printout
This drawing of a fox can be printed out for coloring. NOTE: This site includes Google banner ads.
Fennec Fox Printout
This illustration of a Fennec fox can be printed out for coloring. NOTE: This site includes Google banner ads.
Arctic fox
Read a brief introduction about the Arctic fox.
Red Fox
Read a brief introduction about the red fox.
Swift Fox: Vulpes Velox
This site is about the Swift fox. Click on "I am a Swift Fox" to read a student's essay.
Factmonster: Fox
Read this encyclopedia entry about foxes. NOTE: This site includes ads.
Canine vs. Feline Tracks
Scroll down to see what the tracks of a gray fox look like.
Red Foxes
Learn more about the red fox through this student created site.
Arctic Foxes
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Seasons of the Snow Fox
This National Geographic feature includes information, still photos, audio, and video clips about the arctic fox.
Fox Forest
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The Fox Website
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The U.S. Senate passed a jobs bill yesterday that aims to tackle unemployment by providing tax incentives to businesses that hire jobless workers.
The measure passed with unusually strong Republican support -- but as with the recent Senate vote on extending unemployment benefits, many of those lawmakers who opposed the bill come from states with above-average unemployment rates.
The HIRE Act exempts employers from payroll taxes through this year on new hires who've been unemployed for at least 60 days. It also extends the federal highway construction program and other public building projects. The measure is estimated to cost $13 billion over 10 years and is partly financed by tougher limits on offshore tax havens.
The final vote on the bill was 68-29, with 11 Republicans crossing the aisle to join with their Democratic and Independent colleagues in approving the measure.
The Republicans who voted for the bill were Sens. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, Kit Bond of Missouri, Scott Brown of Massachusetts, Richard Burr of North Carolina, Thad Cochran of Mississippi, Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe of Maine, James Inhofe of Oklahoma, George LeMieux of Florida, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and George Voinovich of Ohio.
"I voted for this bill because, without increasing the federal debt, it permits small businesses to deduct their capital investments from their taxes, which gives them more money to create jobs; provides tax incentives for businesses to hire unemployed workers; and provides needed funds for our highways," Sen. Alexander said in a statement.
Of the 29 Senators who voted against the bill, 11 come from states with official unemployment rates higher than the national average of 10.7% as of January 2010. And of those 11, 10 are from Southern states that have been hit especially hard by unemployment, as seen in this chart:
That follows a pattern similar to what we saw in the Senate vote earlier this month on extending unemployment benefits.
Following a controversial filibuster of the benefits extension by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.), the measure passed by a vote of 78-19. And of the 19 Senators who voted against that bill, eight hailed from states that had jobless rates higher than the national average. And all but one of them -- Sen. Jim Ensign (R-Nev.) -- came from the South.
But not all the Senators who opposed extending jobless benefits voted against the jobs creation bill, and vice versa.
Among Senators from Southern states with higher-than-average unemployment rates, Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Georgia Republicans Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson did not oppose extending jobless benefits, but all voted against the job creation bill.
And while Sens. Richard Burr (R-N.C.) and Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) opposed extending unemployment benefits, they supported the job creation bill.
Those lawmakers from states with higher-than-average jobless rates who objected to extending unemployment benefits and the jobs bill? Sens. Ensign, Bunning, Jim DeMint (R-S.C.), Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) and Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.).


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Tuesday's 92° high temperature in Rockford marked the 41st time in which the mercury has reached the 90° mark so far in 2012, which is a remarkable accomplishment! Only 9 other years have produced more 90s than 2012, and there's still plenty of time to add to the tally!
That said, we'll put the 90s on hold for quite some time! In fact, we're facing arguably our longest streak of sub-90s all summer long! Since our first 90° of Meteorological Summer on June 9th, every week (Monday-Sunday) has produced multiple 90° temperatures! Unless Wednesday somehow produces a 90° high, which would be a minor miracle, this week will undoubtedly go down as the first of Meteorological Summer not to produce multiple 90s!
Furthermore, our first sub-80° temperatures since Mid-June are also in the forecast, and multiple ones at that! Thursday and Friday will have a discernible feel of Autumn in the air, especially in the evenings! Enjoy the free A/C!


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Urban Planner: August 16, 2013
In today's Urban Planner: the CNE is here again, Everyday is Like Sunday has its premiere, and Comedy Circus comes to town.
- Festivals: The Canadian National Exhibition, that storied summer fair, opens for its 135th season. For 18 days, there will be amusement-park rides late into the night, all manner of overindulgent foods to gorge on, long-running traditions like the Warrior's Day Parade and the Air Show, concerts by bands like The Beach Boys and The New Pornographers, and much, much more. Exhibition Place (Lakeshore Boulevard and Strachan Avenue), 10 a.m., $12–$16. Details
- Film: A new, locally made movie, Everyday Is Like Sunday, features some mainstays from our city's comedy and music scenes. Directed by Pavan Moondi, it follows friends Mark (David Dineen-Porter) and Jason (Adam Gurfinkel) as they muddle through their semi-adult lives. It also stars Coral Osborne and Nick Flanagan, and there are turns by Nick Thorburn (Islands, Mister Heavenly) and Dan Werb (Woodhands, Ark Analog). The film has its premiere screening at the Carlton on Friday, August 16, with a Q&A and opening party after. Carleton Cinemas (20 Carleton Street), 7 p.m., $5–$9.50. Details
- Comedy: This month, Jordan Strofolino's monthly comedy showcase at Tallboys, Comedy Circus, features special guests The Sports Brahs (Dylan Gott and Graham Kay), whose comedy/sports show is on Sirius XM Radio. Also on the bill: Sandra Battaglini, Todd Graham, and sketch duo Cheap Smokes. Tallboys Craft Beer House (838 Bloor Street West), 8 p.m., PWYC. Details
- Music: Want to hear your favourite local indie stars sing some of the greatest songs of all time? Well, you're in luck, because this weekend, Loving In The Name Of returns with some new singers, past favourites, and new covers. Dolly Parton, Roy Orbison, and Ozzy Osbourne are on the setlist; Carmen Elle (DIANA, Army Girls), Vanessa Dunn (Vag Halen), and Isla Craig are on the bill. The Great Hall (1087 Queen Street West), 10 p.m., $10–$12. Details
History: The name "Mesopotamia" derives from a Greek term meaning "land between the rivers." The Royal Ontario Museum's latest major exhibit, which opens on June 22, takes this literally, as visitors flow between painted representations of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers on the floor.
Presented by the British Museum and rounded out with pieces from institutions in Chicago, Detroit, and Philadelphia, "Mesopotamia: Inventing Our World" covers 3,000 years of human development in the cradle of urban civilization. Most of the 170 artifacts on display have never been shown in Canada. Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queens Park), all day, $27 (Includes general admission). Details
- Theatre: If Fringe and SummerWorks aren't enough to satisfy your summer theatre cravings, the world-renowned Stratford Festival is now only a bus ride away from downtown Toronto, thanks to the new Stratford Direct bus route ("the best thing [the Festival] has done in years" according to one usher at the Avon Theatre). Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino has put together a season to please tastes from the traditional to the extravagant. Here's what we think about five of Stratford's current productions. Multiple venues, all day, $25–$175. Details
- Art: Flight: A Thrilling History of an Idea is a new exhibition from the Toronto Reference Library that gathers a number of rare items that explore the theme of the possible and the impossible. Some of the highlights on display are La vingtième siècle: la vie électrique (a rare French book that shows how scientific discoveries would have affected people in 1955), Tame (a sci-fi pulp magazine), and Worldly Wisdom (watercolour that depicts a Leonardo da Vinci-like figure creating a winged flying machine). You'll find the exhibition in the library's TD Gallery. Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge Street), all day, FREE. Details
- Film: When Animal House first turned the toga into suitable party attire in 1978, the landscape of the film comedy was forever altered. TOGA! The Reinvention of American Comedy, a new film series that kicked off Wednesday at the TIFF Bell Lightbox, seeks to chart the changing comedic sensibilities that have occurred in the years since the film's release. From big budget blockbusters, to libido-fuelled sex romps, to carefully calibrated exercises in nuance and timing, the selections in the program are some of the funniest films ever made. TIFF Bell Lightbox (350 King Street West), all day, $8.50–$12. Details
- Music: Although SummerWorks is best known as a theatre festival, the SummerWorks Music Series has developed a reputation for shows that combine music, theatre, and visual art in unexpected ways. Here are a few of them that we're particularly looking forward to. Multiple venues, all day, Various prices. Details
Festivals: As with so many of Toronto's arts festivals, every year SummerWorks seems to get bigger. Bigger as in more shows, bigger as in bigger names, bigger as in international reach, and bigger in terms of its importance in premiering exciting new work. Two major hits from last year's festival, Iceland and Terminus, have since been seen on larger stages.
We've already gone over what we're looking forward to in the SummerWorks Music Series, but here are our picks for the SummerWorks Theatre Series. Multiple venues, all day, FREE to $20. Details
- Film: The best film-viewing event on the open seas (well, Lake Ontario) is back for another summer of free screenings. Sail-In Cinema projects films on a two-sided screen in the harbour. This means you can watch either from shore with your own blanket and chairs or, if you have a boat, from the water. Each screening will start at dusk. Sugar Beach (25 Dockside Drive), 9 p.m., FREE. Details
- Dance: Princess Productions presents four days of contemporary movement during the Dance: Made in Canada festival. Serge Bennathan, Yvonne Ng, and Cylla von Tiedemann have curated three series, showcasing a total of seven dance works performed by artists from across Canada. A special late-night series entitled What You See Is What You Get boasts 10-minute pieces from choreographers who are chosen on a lottery basis. Betty Oliphant Theatre (404 Jarvis Street), 7 p.m., $10–$25. Details
- Theatre: Perhaps Soulpepper's most ambitious theatrical project yet, Tony Kushner's Angels in America is a seven-hour epic set against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis of the 80's and 90's. The play earned a Pulitzer Prize and Tony awards (for the stage versions), and Golden Globes and Emmys (for the HBO miniseries.) Broken down into Parts I and II (sub-titled Millennium Approaches and Perestroika), the company is presenting the two plays in repertory on a nightly basis (save for Sunday evenings) and strongly urges viewers to see them in order. (Full day "marathons" begin in August.) There's a video with director Albert Schultz and the cast's thoughts on the project during rehearsal; previews being on July 19, with Millennium Approaches opening on July 31 and Perestroika) on August 1. Young Centre for the Performing Arts (50 Tank House Lane), 7:30 p.m., $5-$68. Details
- Music: Cover band extraordinaire Dwayne Gretzky kicks off Indie Fridays, Yonge-Dundas Square's weekly summer music night series, on June 28. The eight-piece rock 'n' roll cover band most recently played Fleetwood Mac's Rumours album from beginning to end. Later in the summer, Indie Fridays' feature acts include soul singer Saidah Baba Talibah (August 2), Polaris Prize shortlisters Plants and Animals (August 23), and hip hop innovator Cadence Weapon (August 30). Yonge-Dundas Square (1 Dundas Street East), 8 p.m., FREE. Details
Theatre: Musical theatre has a reputation for sometimes being out of touch and old-fashioned, so the prospect of Mirvish Productions bringing a tour of Cole Porter's 1934 musical Anything Goes to Toronto wasn't especially heartening at first—even if this particular production, by New York City's Roundabout Theatre Company, won three 2011 Tony Awards.
But say, pal, wouldn't you know, we were downright tickled to have such a good time at the Princess of Wales Theatre. The jokes are still corny, the songs still melodramatic, and the script still has some pretty racist content, but the show manages to transcend its era. Princess of Wales Theatre (300 King Street West), 8 p.m., $29–$130. Details
- Comedy: Bad Dog Theatre's newest show is a tongue-in-cheek tribute to romantic comedies like Love, Actually. Toronto, I Love You features the Bad Dog Repertory Players, and is directed by Kirsten Rasmussen. The show runs weekly on Friday nights through August, and for obvious reasons, sounds like a great date event. Comedy Bar (945 Bloor Street West), 8 p.m., $10–$12. Details
Theatre: In the 31st year of Shakespeare in High Park, Canadian Stage has programmed two productions that are performed on alternating evenings. The two plays could not be more different.
Both Macbeth and The Taming of the Shrew involve manipulative spouses and deceptive plots—but where one ends in marriages and love, the other ends with bloodshed and terror. One is infamously problematic, and the other is one of Shakespeare's most popular. And the two directors, Ted Witzel and Ker Wells, both of whom join Shakespeare in High Park after completing a directing program held in collaboration between Canadian Stage and York University, only exaggerate the differences. High Park Amphitheatre (1873 Bloor St. W.), 8 p.m., PWYC. Details
- Theatre: Revisiting history is more fun with a soundtrack, as you'll find in The Rascals: Once Upon a Dream. Based on the story of one of rock's most influential bands, this Broadway-show-meets-concert takes the audience back through the '60s with hit songs like "Good Lovin'," "Groovin'," and "It's a Beautiful Morning." Produced and directed by the legendary Steven Van Zandt, the show combines performance, archival footage, live narrative, and film reenactments. Royal Alexandra Theatre (260 King Street West), 8 p.m., $59–$200. Details
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Surface Physics explores new ways of supporting multi-touch and whole hand interaction on digital surfaces. Our aim is to bring the digital to 'life', allowing interactions with digital objects to simulate the physics of the real-world. We use an advanced physics-engine to add dynamics to digital objects, allowing them to behave more like real objects when we touch them, with notions of inertia, collisions, friction, restitution and so forth. Our contribution in this work is a novel technique for modelling the data sensed from such surfaces as input within a physics simulation. This enables a variety of fine-grained and casual interactions, supporting finger-based, whole-hand, and tangible input without the need for explicit gesture recognition.
- Andrew D. Wilson, Shahram Izadi, Otmar Hilliges, Armando Garcia-Mendoza, and David Kirk, Bringing physics to the surface, in Proceedings of the 21st annual ACM symposium on User interface software and technology (ACM UIST 2008) , Association for Computing Machinery, Inc., October 2008.


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The university is about the life of the mind," says Robert Sherer, university archivist and secretary of Tulane's Phi Beta Kappa chapter. That's why Sherer wants recognition for initiates to Phi Beta Kappa, the national honors organization for graduating students.
"These students have impressive academic accomplishments that deserve attention," says Sherer. Phi Beta Kappa recognizes excellence in academics, and, Sherer says, "It's important to acknowledge remarkable students who have done outstanding work."
To get elected to Phi Beta Kappa, students must have majored in the liberal arts and sciences and they typically have 3.7 or higher grade point averages. No courses in studio art, theater, dance and music are considered in the calculation of grade point average, and neither are courses in ROTC, architecture, business or engineering.
Tulane formed its Phi Beta Kappa chapter in 1909, and until 1977, it was the only Louisiana university to have a Phi Beta Kappa chapter. Tulane can, by its charter, admit the top 20 percent of the graduating class to membership in Phi Beta Kappa.
The university, however, prefers to follow recent, more stringent guidelines from the national organization, which restrict membership to the top 10 percent of graduates. This year, Tulane initiated 63 Phi Beta Kappas. Kenneth Harl, professor of history and a Phi Beta Kappa from Trinity College in Hartford, Conn., presented a talk, "Classical Canons of Excellence for the New Millennium" at the induction ceremony on May 13.
Harl irreverently says, "Phi Beta Kappa recognizes the best students who got the message that the grades on your transcript count." He counts organization and hard work as much as brilliance as factors for achieving academic excellence.
Working with a 200-person mailing list, Sherer wants to foster community among Phi Beta Kappas who are Tulane faculty and staff as well as other members of the New Orleans community. "I want staff members to know they are welcome at our events," says Sherer.
Sherer encourages faculty or staff members to get involved in electing new members and attending initiation ceremonies. Also, he hopes Phi Beta Kappa will sponsor guest lecturers on campus in the future.
"Some of the new initiates don't understand the significance of acquiring the Phi Beta Kappa key [the symbol of the organization]," says Sherer, "but they learn as they get older how prestigious this achievement is."
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"Enlightened" opens with Amy Jellicoe (Laura Dern) gag-sobbing in a bathroom stall, mascara streaking down her cheeks in mournful black rivulets. Like the rest of Season 1 of HBO's masterpiece, which returns for Season 2 on Sunday at 9:30, it isn't all that funny. But to call "Enlightened" simply a comedy is unjust: it's a symphony of regret.
Amy's mad-as-hell moment, after she's been transferred from her department in a drugstore chain's corporate office following a failed affair with her boss, is only a prologue. But her volcanic rage — prying open the doors of an elevator, looking like Jack Nicholson in "The Shining" — consumes the series, eroding her quest for peace at every turn. With treatment, she finds the aphorisms for a new life, but she has to return to pick up the pieces of her old one; she knows the mantras of happiness, if not yet the thing itself. "You can be wise and almost whole," she tells herself in the pilot, emphasis on the almost.
Created by Dern and Mike White, who co-stars as her workplace co-conspirator Tyler and wrote all ten of the first season's episodes, "Enlightened" follows Amy's slow replanting of all the earth she scorched the last time around, and the new fires she can't help but set. In a bravely unlikable performance, Dern's Amy is all forced sunniness and barely suppressed wrath, striving and failing to be something other than what her ex-boss and ex-lover calls her. "You are a mistake," he says. "You're a giant fuckin' mistake and everyone knows it." Though it's "Girls" that gets all the credit for nervy, discomfiting comedy, "Enlightened" makes the sexual predilections and willful neuroses of urban twenty-somethings — and I know of whence I speak on this count — seem rosy by comparison. It is, at heart, a bleak, sorrowful, stricken series: Amy is one of the "Girls" in 15 years, wrangling with bigger disappointments than she had ever imagined.
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In June, he embarked on a tour to the United States to encourage tourists to return to Egypt—a high priority, given that Egypt's political upheaval has made foreign visitors wary. Egyptian officials said in interviews last month that Hawass' ability to persuade foreigners to return was a major reason for keeping him in his position.
Hawass rose to power in the 1980s, after getting a PhD in archaeology from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and being named the chief antiquities inspector at the Giza Plateau, which includes the pyramids. In 2002, he was put in charge of the Supreme Council of Antiquities. He began to call on foreign countries to return iconic antiquities, such as the Rosetta Stone in the British Museum and the Nefertiti bust at the Neues Museum in Berlin. At the same time, he made it easier for foreign museums to access Egyptian artifacts for exhibit, which brought in large amounts of money for the Egyptian government. In addition, he halted new digs in areas outside the Nile Delta and oases, where rising water and increased development pose a major threat to the country's heritage.
Hawass also began to star in a number of television specials, including Chasing Mummies, a 2010 reality show on the History Channel that was harshly criticized for the cavalier way with which he treated artifacts. In addition, Egyptians complained that there was no way to know what was happening to the money Hawass was reaping from his book tours, lectures, as well as his television appearances.


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As part of his mandated community service after a 2013 paparazzi scuffle, Kanye West has started teaching at the Los Angeles Trade Technical College, known for its courses in fashion design and technology. He's got 250 hours to slog through, but this doesn't really seem like the worst punishment? Kanye at the front of a classroom, departing all of that genius onto a crowd of eager young minds? ... Read More
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Its bigger in the pocket than the F70 and the silly flash does pop up all the time but I think I am going to like this camera, having 24mm is fun and so is having 360mm. £100 pounds well spent I reckon.
I think the phase detection tracks movement better on this camera than the F70
Shot directly towards the sun, simultaneously underexposing the swans and blowing highlights, next time I will dial in more underexposure to fully silhouette the swans and avoid the blown highlights
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U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, 2d Marine Division create a map of their location during Military Operations on Urban Terrain training on U.S. Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field, Bouge N.C., Jan. 28, 2013. The training exercise is conducted to prepare the Marines for their upcoming deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David McKenzie/Released)
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text: LEXINGTON, Va., Dec. 13, 2012 – VMI cadets didn't miss a chance to give back this holiday season when they collected food for the Rockbridge Area Relief Association food pantry.The food drive, which ran from Nov. 11 to Nov. 20, was organized by Capt. Kimberly Kennedy and Capt. Andrea Jackson with the Air Force ROTC unit at VMI. Cadet Christian Addison '14 volunteered to be cadet in charge, and he led the effort to put up posters and signs alerting the Corps to the need for donated food items."So many people are in need this time of year, so let's give back a little bit," said Kennedy of the decision to hold a food drive. "We had been emphasizing giving back to the community the whole semester."At the time the food drive was being organized, Kennedy and Jackson were in the process of planning a tailgate lunch for Air Force ROTC cadets before the Nov. 17 football game against Liberty University. They quickly decided to charge "admission" to the lunch in the form of a can of food, although they admitted they didn't keep track of who brought food and who did not.Many donations were collected at the lunch, and still more was collected within barracks, in boxes set up next to the guard room, and also in the PX. In the end, the drive brought in 126 pounds of food. "It was boxes of food," said Jackson. "A lot of families need the support, and the more the merrier."The Air Force officers also involved the VMI Parents' Council – and they found it a wise move. "We put the word out through [liaison] Col. [Bill] Grace and the Parents Council, and that's probably where our biggest success was," said Kennedy. She recalled one cadet from Colorado whose mother sent a donation of $100. That money was used to purchase high-need items such as canned tuna, peanut butter, and boxes of cereal.And while the food drive officially ended just before the Thanksgiving furlough, Addison was still finding donated food in the boxes in early December. Next year, he said, he'd like to start the food drive a little earlier, so cadets without cars would have more time to get off post and shop."It was pretty cool," said Addison of the food drive. "I always like that feeling of helping less fortunate people."Kennedy echoed that sentiment, saying, "We're just appreciative for the ... [post] support and we're hoping it makes a dent in the need in the community."That community need is ongoing, according to Mary Bergen, who serves as manager of the RARA food pantry. "Donations are always welcome," said Bergen. She added that the food pantry has recently had to stop buying certain items, such as jelly, because they have simply gotten too expensive. On the other hand, this year's fall food drives by various organizations have brought in welcome amounts of food."People have been very generous," Bergen continued. "We can always use more donations."–Mary Price


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Sailing - Rigging a Sailboat
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The Washington Sailing Marina is the premier facility for one-design and small sailboat racing in the DC Metro area. The marina is a concession of the National Park Service operated by Guest Services, Inc. Home to many one-design fleets, including Hobie, Lightning, Albacore, Flying Scot, Thistle, Mobjack, Penguin, Capri, and others, the Sailing Marina is host to the Potomac River Sailing Association, Daingerfield Island Sailing Fleet, Sailing Club of Washington, Georgetown Sailing Team, and the National Yacht Club. If you own a sailboat and have not yet visited the Sailing Marina, bring it down - and see what you've been missing!
Sailing - Rigging a Sailboat
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Alex Schulte: Hi, I am Alex Schulte with the Washington Sailing Marina's Summer Sailing School. And today I am teaching you how to sail. This is rigging and parts of the sail boat. The first thing you do when you rig up a Sunfish is make sure you have your life jacket on securely. Then when you get on the boat you want to be sure to keep your weight low and towards the center of the boat so you don't tip the boat over and the first thing you do once you are on the boat is to put the center boat down. The next thing you do is unravel the main sheet and the halyard the two lines that are wrapped around your sail.
Once the two lines that are wrapped around your sail are unraveled, you will take out the mast from the mast hole and lay it down on your boat and slide the main sail out from underneath the bridle, so that it isn't underneath it anymore. Next you will grab the line called the Halyard which is in the front part of the sail and put it through the hole on the top of the mast, then slide the little brass ring that is called the gooseneck back so it's lined up with the hole and the boat for the mast and then you are ready to pull up the main-sail. Then you tie down the halyard on the cleat with something called cleat knot.
Next, you will crawl to the back of the boat and attach the other line called the main sheet to the bridle. Once you have attached the main sheet to the bridle, you can put the rudder down. Once you have done all of this your boat is rigged up and ready to sail. That was rigging and parts of the boat. Next is basic maneuvering when sailing.


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The Erin solid fuel stove is one of the larger Waterford Stanley stoves, and is able to heat up to 9 radiators, providing room heat, hot water and central heating. Made in accordance with the best Irish craftsmanship traditions, this solid fuel stove can burn wood, coal, peat briquettes or smokeless fuel. Combining the power and efficiency of its heat output, the Erin is the right choice for the large home. Features of this Waterford Stanley stove include high output boiler, automatic thermostat control, easy action riddling, overnight burning capacity and air-wash facility to clean stove window. Output is 45,000 BTU or 13.2 kW, room heat is 20,000 BTU or 6 kW. Overall dimensions are H75 x W56.5 x D57 cm. This Waterford Stanley solid fuel stove is available in Forest Green, Blue, Majolica Brown, Matt Black and Enamel Black colors. The price for the Erin stove is about €1,700. Previously, Brandon - Waterford Stanley range cooker.
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Winter 1998
The Evolution of U.S. Corporate Governance
We Are All Henry Kravis Now
Research by Steven Neil Kaplan
The 1980s brought a phenomenal dollar volume of corporate takeovers and restructuring activity -- activity distinguished by an unprecedented level of leveraged buyouts (LBOs) and hostile takeovers led by raiders such as Henry Kravis of Kohlberg Kravis & Roberts (KKR) fame. Despite the resurgence of takeovers in the 1990s, LBOs and raiders have not reappeared. Their legacy, however, remains. As finance professor Steven Kaplan of the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business explains, today's shareholders, boards of directors and managers have applied the insights and strengths of the 1980s LBOs to today's corporate governance. In that sense, says Kaplan, we are all Henry Kravis now.
Before 1980, corporate governance in the United States was very different from today. Executives held modest amounts of stock and options in their companies. Top executives and their incentives were more focused on traditional performance measures such as sales or earnings growth. Boards of directors were not particularly active and shareholders were relatively passive.
In the 1980s, this began to change. The takeover wave of the 1980s appears to have been a capital market response to corporate governance deficiencies. During the years from 1968 to 1996, seven of the nine years with the greatest amount of takeover activity occurred in the 1980s.
In addition to the unusually large volume of activity, the 1980s also saw the emergence of the leveraged buyout and the corporate raider. But today, despite the recent upsurge in acquisition activity, raiders have not reappeared and hostile takeovers are less frequent. Why?
Today, Kaplan argues, shareholders and corporations increasingly obtain the benefits of LBOs and raiders on their own.
The LBO Insights
The LBOs of the early 1980s were driven by three primary insights:
What did these insights lead to? In the first half of the 1980s, the LBO insights led to great, sometimes phenomenal success. But in the latter half of the 1980s, the LBO experience was different. Many LBOs defaulted, some spectacularly. Roughly one-third of the LBOs completed after 1985 subsequently defaulted on their debt. But did this default experience mean that the LBO insights were wrong?
The evidence, even for the late 1980s, indicates that the LBO insights hold. Kaplan finds that, overall, the larger LBOs of the later 1980s also generated improvements in operating profits despite the relatively large number of defaults. Even for deals that defaulted, Kaplan notes that the LBO companies retained approximately the same value they had attained before the LBO.
The Application of LBO Insights
Today, corporations routinely apply the three primary LBO insights without actually doing LBOs. Recall that the first LBO insight is to impose a cost of capital management so that management does not view (equity) capital as costless. Corporations and consulting firms now implement this insight through innovative performance measurement and compensation programs. The best-known of these programs are marketed by consulting firms. For example, Stern Stewart markets economic value added (EVA) and the Boston Consulting Group, and its Holt Value Associates subsidiary, markets cash flow return on investment (CFROI).
Compensation committees and consultants increasingly apply the second LBO insight providing more high-powered incentives to top executives. It is arguably the case that the large payoffs earned by LBO sponsors and, more importantly, by the top executives of LBO companies, made it more acceptable for top executives of public companies to become wealthy through equity-based compensation. Coca-Cola's $100 million-plus restricted stock grant to Roberto Goizueta, the company's late chairman, is one of the more prominent examples.
Finally, public companies increasingly appear to be applying the third LBO insight closer and more active monitoring by boards and shareholders. Boards are pressured to become more active and more shareholder-oriented, and shareholders have increased the pressure they place on corporate management. In other words, today's institutional shareholders are the raiders and LBO sponsors of the 1990s.
The Future of Corporate Governance
While it is clear that public companies increasingly apply the insights emphasized by the LBOs of the early 1980s, it is important to understand why all of this is happening now.
First, the shareholdings of institutional investors continue to increase. Research shows that individual ownership of private corporations in the U.S. declined from 70 percent in 1970, to 60 percent in 1980, to 48 percent in 1994. Individual ownership of public companies is even lower.
This means that sophisticated shareholders who like higher stock returns own an increasingly large fraction of U.S. corporations, says Kaplan.
Second, in 1992, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) substantially reduced the costs to shareholders of coordinating challenges against underperforming management teams by relaxing the proxy rules regarding shareholder communications.
The third reason for the corporate governance changes is the SEC's requirement, also imposed in 1992, that public companies provide more detailed disclosure of top executive compensation and its relation to firm performance, particularly stock performance.
Given the developments we see today, it seems likely that institutional investors and boards will continue to apply LBO insights and work for shareholder value in the U.S. in the future, says Kaplan.
And with the clear successes of the U.S. capital markets over the last 15 years, Kaplan believes that other countries, such as Germany and Japan, have begun to move their systems closer in line with the U.S. market and corporate governance system.
Many people have criticized the 1980s, saying that the takeovers were short-term oriented, that LBOs and takeovers mortgaged the future, that it was all an asset swapping game, says Kaplan. While everybody complained about these practices then, everybody is using them today.
Steven Neil Kaplan is the Leon Carroll Marshall Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.


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Eating 6 Small Meals - Does it work?
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Becuase of my personal training assessment one of the big changes I have made is eating six small meals a day, around 300-400 calories each. My problem was not eating enough during the day and pigging out in front of the TV at night. Not only was this diet high calories and fat.. I was tired, irritable and well an overal pain in the ass during the day.
A typical day used to go...
Breafast 9:00am - Coffee
Lunch 2:00pm - Subway
Dinner 6:00pm - Everything in the fridge and a strong drink
Now it's more like....
Meal 1 5:00am - Bread, peanut butter, yogurt and strawberries
Meal 2 9:00am - Cottage Cheese and an apple
Meal 3 12:00 pm - Hummus flatbread with alpalpha sprouts, low fat string cheese, hot tea
Meal 4 3:00pm - Kashi oatmeal with honey, yogurt
Meal 5 7:00pm - 3oz salmon, cous cous, asparagus
Meal 6 (optional) - Piece of fruit
I've been eating this way for about three weeks now (minus Thanksgiving of course). I noticed a huge difference even the first day. I didn't feel like I had to pick myself up off the floor at work... and I could deal with stressful situation better which is an hourly event in a medical office.
I began to research this through Google of course and there are a lot of negative posts about this idea. There are a lot of postive posts too, don't get me wrong, but many think it's a sham and there isn't acutally a difference. For me there was, a HUGE difference. Eating small meals throughout the day keeps me in my calorie, fat, carb and protein range. I feel better and can keep going all day, including strength training in the morning and an hour of cardio at night. I guess the point is listen to your body, if one way isn't working try this. And just becuase it works for one person it might not for the next. For me this works gloriously and I know this is something I can do for the rest of my life.
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I'm definitely with you on the small meals thing. Plus even without splitting it into smaller meals, you're eating so much better food. It is amazing to me on the days that I kind of cheat on my nutrition, how hard it is for me to get enough protein and such. I just don't feel as good. I am so much happier when I have a little bit of food at a time. Sometimes my schedule makes that difficult, but I've started carrying a little bag of almonds in my purse for those times that I really don't have time for a full snack but I just need a little protein boost. It was one of the better ideas I've had. Keep up the good work!
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You are totally right - it's all about what works for YOU! I had to post because I feel like you're my opposite-eating twin!
Hehe! I tried the six small meals and couldn't make it work, but when I discovered intermittent fasting (eating 2 larger meals a day) the pounds started melting off.
It's amazing how every body has different needs!
Other people are good for comparing notes with, but if you listen to your body it will NEVER lie to you.
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Welcome to the William States Lee College of Engineering Personal Computer Support page. This site contains valuable information for faculty, staff, and students pertaining to their personal computers. The PC Support Help Desk is located in Smith 226 and Epic 1245 and provides walk-in, remote, and phone support for William States Lee College of Engineering faculty, staff, and students. For a complete list of exactly what services and support we offer, see our Faculty & Staff Support page or our Student Support page.
We also offer PC & Mac system purchasing consultation for both incoming and current students, as well as guidance with campus-owned PCS system purchasing by faculty and staff. Buying a computer can be a difficult process if the purchaser is not knowledgeable about their options. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns about an upcoming purchase.
Newly admitted William States Lee College of Engineering freshman students are required to own a laptop. Existing College of Engineering students and transfer students are encouraged to own and use a laptop, and will be provided the same support by PCS. While a home system won't have any Engineering software, it can be very useful for everyday school-related work. Students may also run Engineering applications via Mosaic's MosaicAnywhere remote desktop server pool.


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Staycation Celebration!
I am passionate about traveling! I love the whole experience of discovering a new culture and seeing the world in a new light. Unfortunately, there are times when I just can't get out of Dodge.
My Mom always told me that you make your own fun.
Instead of getting bummed about my travel dreams, I set out to be a tourist in my own community. I love the idea of a Staycation and was thrilled when Eversave (affiliate) launched their Staycation Celebration this week. It is a great economical way to treat your family to a vacation at home and be a tourist in your own back yard.
So here's the scoop:
- Kicking off the Staycation Celebration, Eversave is offering a Summer Staycation Sweepstakes for a $500 American Express card. (Takes a minute to enter)
- Are you on Twitter? Eversave is having a Staycation Twitter Party next Thursday, July 14th from 3-4 p.m. The Eventbrite page can be found HERE. There is a chance there will be special promo codes for those who attend.
- Throughout the week there will be Saves offered for fun activities, like Granville Golfland, the Santa Maria and today's Save, Stars Cinemas.
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Today's Save: $12 for admission and snacks for two or $7 for one at Star Cinemas in Grove City
Expires 12:00 PM – Jul 15, 2011
Sitting in the theater watching a great movie sounds like the perfect escape from the heat! Also, if you use the promo code FUN you can get another $3 off the Save.
Have you ever organized a Staycation? Or… have you ever took the time to be a tourist in your own town? If you haven't, does this inspire you to try it out?
Share your stories in the comment section for a chance to win today's Star Cinema's Save! I'll pick a winner tomorrow at 3pm during the Staycation Twitter Party.
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After much speculation, Lionsgate® and the filmmakers of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire have confirmed that Philip Seymour Hoffman has been cast in the role of Plutarch Heavensbee, Head Gamemaker for The Hunger Games.
The news comes after the Tony-nominated actor just wrapped up his run as Willy Loman in the Broadway revival of "Death of a Salesman".
The highly anticipated film adaptation of Suzanne Collins' novel Catching Fire is set to be directed by Francis Lawrence and produced by Nina Jacobsen's Color Force along with Jon Kilik.
In The Hunger Games sequel Katniss Everdeen, played by Jennifer Lawrence, returns home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with her fellow tribute, Peeta Mellark, played by Josh Hutcherson.
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I ride almost always by myself. The exception is the time I spend riding with my teen age daughter, but that's probably 1% of my overall riding. Though there are several organized groups in San Diego (the Knickerbikers being the most well known) I've just never gotten into that. I suppose I like the freedom and flexibility of solo riding -- but I bet I would also like the companionship of groups.
Anyway, I thought I'd run a little poll to see how 50+ers ride. Please check the option that's closest to your style of riding.


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How to Make Conversation with a Cab Driver
At some point of your life, you will most probably catch a cab/taxi. Unless you are fascinated by looking at other cars through the window, have the courage to come across aloof and listen to an mp3 player, or are a very patient person, you will most probably be bored to death with the silence inside the cab. However, making an interesting conversation with the cabdriver isn't as easy as it seems. Read on...
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1Be polite from the start. Tell the cab driver politely where you want to go. If necessary, ask how long it will take to get there. Smile and try to look pleasant.
2Avoid the usual boring comments such as, "Lovely day!", or, "Look at the traffic!" Try to start the conversation in an interesting way. Something like, "Did you see that football game on the weekend-a good one, huh?" or, "Cool watch, where did you get it?" Are much better than the ordinary conversation starters. Try to say something that will most likely start a long and lively conversation. For example, if the watch the cab driver's wearing is an amazingly expensive and dazzling one, asking where they got it and what brand it is would probably provoke a longer conversation than commenting on the weather. Obviously if there's a hurricane going on outside, or an extremely heavy storm, it would be appropriate to mention this. Just-use your brains.
3Make an effort to keep the conversation going. Try to avoid a silence-think hard about interesting and funny stuff to say, and try to come across as friendly and outgoing. Cheerful, funny and confident people are more likely to get a good mood chat than a quiet, boring and slightly shy person.
4Let the cab driver talk. After the cab driver has gotten stuck into the conversation, you can stop thinking of what to say and let it all come naturally. The cab driver will probably have some interesting stories too-so don't accidentally seem arrogant.
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- Do not insult the cab driver. Don't crack any personal or cheeky jokes just yet-you've only just met.
Use discretion, especially in NYC. Sometimes chatting with a cab driver can be fun but if you are not careful it can also lead to a precarious situation. Most of the time they just want to complain about what bad drivers everyone else is.
- If the driver needs to talk on the phone or the radio let them do their job even if it interrupts a pleasant conversation. Remember, you are in their workplace and they are there to make money.
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