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With the announcement that Mars One, the completely private Dutch company committed to establishing the first human presence on Mars by the early 2020s, has acquired a number of private sponsors, the push to put human boots on the Red Planet is officially underway. This, after decades of expectation that it would be NASA or some other government agency that would achieve on Mars what was accomplished on lunar soil in 1969.
Those of us whose memories extend back to the 1970s or earlier can well recall the almost universal expectation that, by the year 2000, mankind would certainly have colonized Mars, the Moon, and possibly other locales in the Solar System. Everyone believed that the 21st century would be heralded by space stations, commercial activity on the moon and the asteroids, and a fully space-faring civilization.
Needless to say, it hasn't turned out that way.
While innovations like the Internet have certainly helped fulfill the sci-fi-envisioned potential of computers, and while cellphones and Skype have taken global communication into the realm of science fiction, mankind remains largely earthbound, relying for his knowledge of the cosmos on sophisticated unmanned probes like NASA's newly landed Curiosity rover on Mars and the Dawn spacecraft exploring the asteroid belt. Enormously intricate technological triumphs like the Hubble Space Telescope (which, be it remembered, was launched with a flawed lens that took years to correct) probe the reaches of deep space — realms that mankind shows little prospect of ever being able to visit in person, at least at the current rate of development.
To be sure, despite our recent successes in identifying so-called "exoplanets" (planets orbiting stars other than the sun), we have not so far found any that seem to be as hospitable as our own blessed blue marble. Even our nearest planetary neighbor, Mars, does not appear to be a candidate for mass human settlement, given its scarce life-giving resources and its much lower gravity. Mars' thin atmosphere would afford scant protection from solar radiation and cosmic rays, while its frigid surface temperatures and unbreathable atmosphere militate against any possibility of large-scale, completely self-sufficient human presence, at least with technology in the foreseeable future.
But one of the characteristic features of modern man has always been his will to explore and to open up new frontiers, and space is without question the "final frontier." Why, then, is it taking us so long to get there in person?
In a word: government. It turns out that, for large, visionary projects, government is occasionally good at starting the ball rolling, but absolutely terrible at preserving its momentum.
Consider the history of American exploration. Many of the first Europeans to discover and explore the New World — Columbus, Pizarro, Cabot, Cartier, Vespucci, and the like — were chartered and funded by European governments to take risks (sail into the unknown western ocean in search of mythic new lands and a trade route to the Orient) that purely private mercantile ventures probably would have been unwilling to undertake. But once the existence of a New World was established, the story of its colonization was a private one. By the early 1600s, large numbers of private Dutch and English vessels were ferrying paying passengers across the Atlantic on one-way tickets to the New World. Certain of my ancestors traveled on one of them, the Dutch vessel De Trouw, in the mid-1650s.
Interestingly, in certain areas of the New World, government, for various reasons, maintained strict controls on European settlement and even entry — places like the north coast of South America (now the countries of Guyana and Suriname, and the French overseas department of French Guiana), as well as the island of Newfoundland and the territory of Labrador in what is now Atlantic Canada. In Newfoundland and Labrador, for example, the British government made almost any form of permanent settlement illegal until the late 1700s, believing in its dubious wisdom that the area should remain property of the Crown because of the immense riches associated with the North Atlantic cod fishery. Those few people who defied the ban on permanent settlement, so-called "livyers," were forced to eke out hardscrabble livelihoods in the remotest outports, periodically fleeing to hide in the deep forest to avoid forcible deportation. Under such conditions, Newfoundland and Labrador lagged far behind most off the rest of North America in terms of settlement and development and still have not attained, in many respects, the standards of living found elsewhere in Canada. Meanwhile, the countries of northern South America's "Wild Coast" remain among the most isolated and backwards in the world, plagued by high crime and ethnic unrest and misruled by terminally corrupt, even dictatorial, governments.
Our point is that, wherever government insisted on being the permanent gatekeeper of colonization and settlement, progress faltered measurably. But wherever government stepped aside, to one degree or another, frontiers were tamed and human settlements flourished.
Much the same could be said of space, our modern frontier. After the successful push to put men on the moon, NASA chose an entirely new tack. Instead of taking the next logical steps, which were eminently achievable even forty years ago — moon bases and mineral extraction — the U.S. government decided to pour all of its assets into creating and sustaining a fleet of reusable spacecraft. The space shuttles, like the Saturn 5 rocket, were a technological triumph, but they had the unintended consequence of keeping man in low earth orbit for the next three decades, permitting the launching and servicing of the likes of the Hubble Space Telescope and the eventual construction and staffing of the International Space Station, but preventing humans from returning to the moon or from journeying into cislunar space.
During that same span of time, the privatization of space was considered officially unthinkable. Only government-approved scientists could be trusted to make proper choices about space exploration, it was averred. But scientists, for all their merits, are interested in doing science, which is why business ventures like mining on the moon or asteroids were not something NASA ever seriously considered.
Yet the history of exploration shows that it is always sustained by commercial motives. The men who first crossed the North Atlantic were looking for better fishing grounds. Those who explored the American tropics hoped to find sources of gold and silver. Those who settled the North American interior were driven, in the first instance, by the quest for furs, especially beaver pelts, and later by the potential for farming, timbering, ranching, and mining.
The exploration of space is no different in principle, and now, with the arrival of privatized space ventures, the power of the free market is finally being brought to bear on the Final Frontier. A group of wealthy entrepreneurs, many of them products of the Internet boom, has announced the formation of a venture to mine asteroids, many of which are believed to possess troves of valuable minerals rare on earth, like platinum. The potential for space tourism has generated a crowded field of would-be space safari companies, led by Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic, whose airplane-launched spacecraft have already made history in becoming the first privately-made vehicles to carry a human being into space. California-based XCOR Aerospace is planning to begin carrying paying passengers and scientific and commercial payloads into suborbital space within two years — aboard its own reusable space plane, the Lynx, whose construction has taken a fraction of the time and resources poured into the space shuttles. And in May of this year, SpaceX achieved the first-ever successful launch and payload delivery to the International Space Station by a non-government entity. Its rocket, the Dragon, is many times cheaper and more fuel-efficient than anything ever produced by NASA, and within three more years, is expected to be carrying astronauts into orbit. SpaceX is determined to provide the craft to return men to the moon later in the decade and to be among the first to carry explorers and tourists to Mars. Given their track record so far, it is difficult to disbelieve them.
To be sure, the privatization of space continues to have its detractors, especially among the ranks of the so-called "international community" (read: the UN and its affiliates), who have expressed reservations about whether the private exploitation of resources in space is legal under international law. But many even in the scientific community, faced with dwindling government funds and declining political interest in subsidizing space science, are embracing the promise of privatization. Said Nobel physics laureate Gerard t'Hooft concerning Mars One, "this is an extraordinary project, by people with vision and imagination.... This is going to be a private enterprise. Only private firms are going to contribute. No political mumbo-jumbo. No taxpayers' money is going to be involved. "
That, in a nutshell, is the promise of privatized space. May such ventures live long and prosper.
Computer generated image provided by SpaceX showing their Dragon spacecraft: AP Images


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Planning and Sustainability Commission to Hold Hearing on RICAP 6 Workplan
The Planning and Sustainability Commission (PSC) will hold a hearing on the proposed Regulatory Improvement (RICAP 6) workplan at 12:30 p.m. on August 13, 2013, at 1900 SW 4th Avenue in Room 2500A on the second floor. The public is invited to comment on the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability's proposal at this time.
The RICAP 6 workplan does not propose specific regulatory changes. The issues selected by the PSC for the workplan will be subsequently analyzed and may result in proposals to change the Zoning Code through a separate public review process, including additional public notice and hearings, to be scheduled in 2014.

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University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf
Department of Neurology (229511)
Christian Gerloff
Specialized in: neurology
About the department
The Department of Neurology at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf deals with the treatment of the entire spectrum of neurological diseases. the Department is highly competent in the treatment and study of vascular diseases, such as stroke. The Department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Christian Gerloff, specialist in neurology. The certified Stroke Unit, the largest supraregional Stoke Unit in Hamburg, and involvement in the program "Hamburg against the stroke" ensure the best treatment for stroke patients.
Moreover, the Department of Neurology under the direction of Prof. Dr. med. Christian Gerloff provides the best possible treatment of multiple sclerosis. Another treatment focus is on movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease. The specialized medical teams of the Neurological Intensive Care Unit at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf take care of an optimal treatment for patients with the most severe diseases.
According to the Focus magazine rating of 2017, the Department of Neurology at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf ranks among the top German departments specializing in the treatment of multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease!
The main clinical focuses of the Department of Neurology at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf are:
- Stroke treatment (the certified Stroke Unit), vasopathy, neurosonography
- Multiple sclerosis
- Inflammatory diseases of the nervous system
- Movement disorders (Parkinson's disease, dystonia, spasticity, deep brain stimulation, tremor, restless leg syndrome, tic, myoclonus, chorea, stereotypes, hemifacial spasm)
- Muscular (myopathy) and neuromuscular diseases (e.g. myasthenia gravis); polyneuropathies, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Neurorehabilitation; especially "forced-use therapy"
- Neurological early rehabilitation
- Neurological intensive medicine with neurotraumatology and neuromonitoring
- Infectious diseases, including HIV related infections and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
- Dementias (e.g. vascular dementia, normal pressure hydrocephalus, Alzheimer's disease)
- Genetically induced diseases
- Analgesic treatment, neuropathic pains
- Interventional neuroradiology (balloon dilatation/stenting, coil embolization) in cooperation with the Department of Neuroradiology (Prof. Dr. J. Fiehler)
Curriculum vitae
- 1984 - 1991 Medical school (Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Freiburg; Universität Wien, Österreich); externships in Great Britain and the U.S.A.
- 1992 - 1995 and 1996 - 1998 Residency at the Dept. of Neurology, University Hospital Tübingen (medical director: Prof. Dr. Dichgans)
- 2000 Board certification for neurology
- 2000 Habilitation (Ph.D. thesis) for neurology and clinical neurophysiology
- 2000 - 2006 Senior attending at the Dept. of Neurology, University Hospital Tübingen, Head of EEG laboratory (DGKN-certified instructor) and sleep laboratory
- 2004 - 2006 Head of Stroke Unit, DRG consultant, head of neurosonological laboratory
- 2005 - 2006 Deputy director and professor (APL) at the Dept. of Neurology, University Hospital Tübingen (medical director: Prof. Dr. M. Weller)
- Since April 2006 Director of the Dept. of Neurology and full professor of Neurology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf; director of the Head and Neurocenter
German National Academic Foundation (Studienstiftung des Dt. Volkes), German association for clinical neurophysiology and functional imaging (DGKN), German association for neurology (DGN), German association for sleep medicine (DGSM), German academy association (DHV), German stroke association (DSG), German association for neurological intensive care medicine (DGNI), Professional association of german neurologists (BDN), EQS (external quality management of stroke care)
- 1987 - 1991 M.D. thesis on stereotactic transplantation and plasticity of fetal brain tissue in rats, Department of Neuropathology of the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (Prof. Dr. Volk)
- 1992 - 2006 Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen and NIH, U.S.A.; research focus "Physiology, pathophysiology und plasticity of neocortical functions in the human brain"; model system "sensorimotor"; methodology "Multimodal integration of EEG, magnetic stimulation and functional imaging (PET/fMRI)"
- 1995 - 1996 Postdoctoral fellowship of the DFG at the National Institutes of Health, NINDS, MNB, HMCS, Bethesda, U.S.A. (Mark Hallett, M.D.)
- Sept. 1996 Visiting Scientist in Kyoto, Japan, Department of Brain Pathophysiology (Prof. Dr. Shibasaki; MEG project)
- 1996 - 1997 Employment at the NIH as Visiting Associate und head of the EEG research laboratory of the Human Motor Control Section (Mark Hallett, M.D.)
- April 1998 Visiting Scientist in Bethesda, U.S.A., National Institutes of Health, NINDS, MNB, HMCS (Mark Hallett, M.D.; stroke project)
- 1998 - 2006 Head of the cortical physiology research group (CPRG) at the department of neurology and Hertie institute for clinical brain research (medical directors Prof. Dr. Dichgans, since 2006 Prof. Dr. Weller)
- June 2003 Visiting Scientist in Bethesda, U.S.A., National Institutes of Health, NINDS, MNB, HCPS (Leonardo G. Cohen, M.D.; Project on coherence and cortical excitability/plasticity)
- Since April 2006 Brain imaging and neurostimulation (BINS) laboratory in Hamburg; methodological focus: Neurostimulation, multimodal brain imaging; scientific focus: stroke, neuroplasticity, motor control
Several awards, for example, M.D. thesis summa cum laude, Goedecke research award, Teaching award in the students' program of the Howard-Hughes Medical Association at the National Institutes of Health, U.S.A., Career award of the CNS and Hannelore-Kohl foundation, Scientific Paper Award of the European Neurological Society (ENS), Teacher of the year award (Hamburg university)
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There's no word yet on a UK release date for the Motorola Droid 4 - indeed, we don't know if there will be a UK release of the Motorola Droid 4 - but our review of the Droid 4 shows that if and when it does launch over here, UK customers who simply must have a physical keyboard will find much to like in the Droid 4.
With its slide-out QWERTY keyboard and latest version of Android, the original Motorola Droid stood for everything the iPhone wasn't. However, Motorola's interest in QWERTY Android phones has been downplayed with each new model. The Motorola Droid 4 (is the latest in the keyboard toting Android phones). Unfortunately, the Droid 4 lacks the same excitement the original Droid sparked, the excellent keyboard and zippy processor is overshadowed by a blurry screen and poor camera.
The Droid 4 has the same angular design that we saw on the Motorola Droid Razr. The phone should fit comfortably in most hands and pockets. Like most Android phones the Droid 4 features two cameras: a 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera and an 8 megapixel camera on the back (more on those later). Aside from the full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, buttons on the Droid 4 have been limited to just a volume rocker and power button. While I found the QWERTY keyboard extremely comfortable to use, the same cannot be said for the loose power button and overly stiff volume rocker.
The sliding mechanism, which initially felt rigid, seemed to get better the more I used the phone. The back cover on the Droid 4 can be removed, though it requires the use of an included small plastic tool. If you lose the tool, you can still use a paperclip to remove the back. Once you do get the cover off, however, there isn't much you can do. The battery is not user-removable and the SIM and MicroSD card slots can be difficult to get to.
As I mentioned earlier, the QWERTY keyboard was a joy to use. Even with my pudgy thumbs, I was able to accurately and quickly type out long emails and text messages without any real problems. Compared to the Droid 3, the keys on the Droid 4 have a slight bump to them and are a tad more spaced out. This makes typing a lot more comfortable, though I find that I still preferred the keyboard on the MyTouch Slide 4G.
The Droid 4 ships with a four inch 960x540 (qHD) display. Like with the Droid 3 and the Droid Bionic, this is a PenTile display that has many of the same problems that we saw on prior PenTile-equipped Motorola phones. Individual pixels were visible to the naked eye, there was a considerable amount of ghosting when scrolling and visuals overall just were not very sharp. Simply put, it's disappointing to see Motorola go back to using PenTile screens after phones like the RAZR and the Atrix 2 forwent them in favour of much cleaner looking LCD displays.
The Droid 4 comes with a 1.2 GHz dual-core Texas Instruments OMAP processor, the exact same processor found in the Droid RAZR and Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX. Overall the phone was extremely responsive to my input and was able to handle anything and everything I threw its way. Even graphically intensive games, such as Dead Space and Osmos, ran without any stuttering or slowdowns.
I got excellent reception here in San Francisco, with the Droid 4 reporting between 4-5 bars of LTE service in most places. The phone didn't do all that well at filtering out background noises during my test call, though the person I was talking to reported being able to hear me loud and clear. Call quality was even on my end, and the ear piece level by default was loud enough that I could easily hear whoever I was speaking to at the time.
Using the FCC-approved Ookla Speed Test app, I managed to get 11.29 Mbps down and 12.63 Mbps up while on LTE. These speeds are similar to what we've seen on other Verizon LTE phones, though your speeds may vary depending on where you live.
We are still awaiting the results of our labs battery test, but I managed to get a full day's worth of use out of the Droid 4 while doing everyday activities such as checking my email, browsing the web and playing a level or two on Dead Space.
Running Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) as well as Motorola's custom overlay, the Droid 4 will be familiar to anyone that has used a Motorola Android phone in the last three months. This version of Motorola's user interface is the same one that ships on the Droid RAZR and Droid RAZR MAXX. As such, you'll gain access to useful software such as MotoCast and Smart Actions.
MotoCast works with a desktop client of the same name, and gives you access to the media on your computer while on the go. Smart Actions, originally introduced with the first Droid RAZR, will let your program your phone to automate certain tasks. These can include things like silencing your phone when you get to work, or turning off GPS while at home. Smart Actions is definitely one of my favourite features in current Motorola devices.
The Droid 4 has its fair share of bloatware. Apps like Let's Golf 2 and Slacker come pre-installed and cannot be removed from the phone without rooting the device first. Thankfully you can hide individual apps so that they don't show up in your app drawer, but it's still annoying to those of us who don't want them on our phones in the first place.
With its 4-inch display and dual-core processor, the Droid 4 is great for playing games and HD movies. Games, as I mentioned earlier, will run smoothly with little to no dip in frame rate. The 720p video file I played on the Droid 4 worked fine, but didn't look all that great on the problematic PenTile screen.
The Droid 4's LTE connectivity makes it great for streaming music and video, but make sure to keep an eye on your data usage so you don't go over your allotted limit. The built-in speakers on the Droid 4 can be a bit tinny, so I would recommend using your own headphones whenever possible. The Droid 4 does not ship with a MicroSD card, but does contain 8GB of onboard storage you can use for apps, music, and movies.
Sad to say, the camera on the Droid 4 does not impress. Images captured outdoors, while well lit, had over-saturated colours and weren't particularly sharp. Pictures taken indoors had a slight graininess to them and made skin tones appear grey and sickly. The front-facing camera was slightly better, though you are better off using it for video-calling with apps like Skype or Tango.
The Droid 4 captures videos in 720p by default, though you can adjust it in the settings to record in 1080p as well. The Droid 4 did an admirable job at picking up audio, but recording in 720p didn't produce the best quality videos we've seen from a mobile device. Videos were slightly fuzzy and indoor shots again had a greyish tint to them. Recording in 1080p solved some of these problems, but produced a serious jellylike effect whenever the phone was moved.
The Droid 4 will be well suited for outdoor videos and photos, but you won't want to use it to commemorate any important moments.
The Droid 4 has one of the best keyboards I've ever used on a mobile phone. It has excellent performance in games, and call quality is even and clear. Sadly, the Droid 4's blurry display may keep some people away. Why Motorola decided to go back to using PenTile displays is beyond me, but hopefully this is the last time we encounter one on their higher-end products.
If you recently purchased a Droid 3, then the Droid 4 will feel like an incremental upgrade. The inclusion of LTE is nice, but the inability to remove the battery and the poor camera mean that you aren't missing much. A Droid RAZR MAXX provides a similar experience but with much better battery life, a better display and a slimmer profile.


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—Jessica G., Our Lady of the Lake University, Texas
No matter what time of day you're going to be active, having a pre-workout snack is a good idea. Our body needs energy, and you'll get more out of your workout if you're properly fueled. There are a lot of options for pre-workout snacks, and trying to choose one can get confusing. Here are some of my favorites—to see why, keep reading.
Snack ideas:
- A piece of wholegrain toast with a slice of avocado
- A handful of nuts and a small piece of fruit
- A banana with peanut butter
- A rice cake with almond butter
- Pretzels and hummus
- A small bowl of oatmeal and a hard-boiled egg
What to look for in pre-workout snacks:
Mostly carbs Carbohydrates are our main source of fuel, and the body can use them quickly for energy. Stick to natural or lower-sugar options and lower-fiber content.
Low fat, not no fat Fats are essential to our body and should be included in your pre-workout snack. Just be sure not to eat too much fat. Keep it in the healthy fat category: Stick with unsaturated fats. Stay away from fried food.
Hydration Drinking water is one of the best things we can do for our bodies before working out. We don't need all of the extra sugar and calories found in many performance or sports drinks. The American Council on Exercise recommends consuming 20 ounces of water two to three hours before getting active, then another 8 ounces about 30 minutes before starting your workout.
These are just ideas—you can mix and match to make your own snacks. Sometimes we're so busy, all we can manage is picking up a prepackaged granola bar from the café. That's OK too. Just make sure you read the ingredients and pick the best option based on the above guidelines.


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The Hart County Botanical Garden
Phone(706) 201-5497
Hours of Operation
- Monday : 7:00am - 6:00pm
- Tuesday : 7:00am - 6:00pm
- Wednesday : 7:00am - 6:00pm
- Thursday : 7:00am - 6:00pm
- Friday : 7:00am - 6:00pm
- Saturday : 7:00am - 6:00pm
- Sunday : 7:00am - 6:00pm
The Northeast Georgia Master Gardeners have been hard at work developing the Hart County Botanical Garden in Hartwell, Ga. The project was the vision of Anne King, a member of the first Hart County Master Gardeners class in 1997. The garden will povide not only a place of natural beauty for the enjoyment of visitors but also educational opportunities as an outdoor classroom. Area schools, the FFA and 4H organizations will use the garden in their ongoing study of trees and plants.
The garden has a Garden Pavilion, which is available for use by Hart residents and surrounding counties. Arrangements may be made by contacting the Hart County Extension office @ 706-376-3134. The pavilion was constructed in partnership with the Hart County Rotary Club. The Botanical Garden will also have a Children's Garden and a Memorial Garden. Anyone wishing to donate a memorial planting may do so. The Children's Garden activity area was furnished by the Hartwell Kiwanis Club, and the area plantings were furnished by Faith Lutheran Church. The entrance is graced by a water fountain donated by St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.
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After winning their division at the San Diego Pop Warner competition on Oct. 21, the girls of the La Jolla Torreys Junior Pee Wee cheerleading team advanced to the WESCON Regional Cheer competition at the Long Beach Convention Center on Nov. 18. Under the direction of head coach Marcy Germony and assistant coach Kelsey Boissonneault, the cheerleaders competed against 14 of the top teams from Southern California, Arizona and Nevada, ultimately winning the team's first-ever regional championship. The team, which includes members Lillia Germony, Megan Spilsbury, Amelia Scurio, Kendall Leonard, Kate Dobak, Olivia Roach, Hailey Ramos, Izabella Steinbock and Aneci Quantz, will advance to the Pop Warner National Championships in Orlando, Fla., during the first week of December. For more information or to make a donation to assist the team, visit www.lajollapopwarner.org.
Ice rink undergoes cool renovation
UTC Ice — a 35-year-old ice-skating rink located inside UTC mall — recently underwent major renovations to continue a longstanding winter tradition in the heart of sunny San Diego.
"On many occasions, we've been told by locals they used to skate here as kids or had their birthday here 20 years ago," said UTC Ice general manager Matt Smith. "Now, they bring their kids to get a little sense of what they grew up with."
The newly revamped UTC Ice includes a fresh logo, new youth hockey team and a modern space complete with state-of-the-art theatrical lighting, a new sound system and a fully stocked pro shop.
"Whether you want to plan your next birthday skating party here, join one of our hockey leagues, learn to skate or just enjoy one of our many public sessions, when you skate at UTC Ice, you know that you are part of San Diego's history," said Smith.
UTC Ice is located at 4545 La Jolla Village Drive. For more information about hours, leagues, classes or programs, visit www.UTCIce.com or call (858) 452-9110.
A visit from St. Nick
Santa Claus is coming to town in style in a Macy's tour bus on Dec. 5, where he will make a stop at the Birch Aquarium, located at 2300 Expedition Way, to read a classic holiday story from 2 to 4 p.m. In light of the season of giving, Santa will continue spreading cheer by visiting Macy's in Chula Vista to grant Make-A-Wish Foundation child, Michelle's, wish to go on a holiday shopping spree. Children of all ages are also encouraged to bring their letters to Santa. In the seasonal spirit of giving, each letter dropped off will result in a $1 donation from Macy's to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, up to $1 million. To follow Santa's magical journey throughout town, visit www.macys.com/holidayevents.com.
Holiday rescheduling
• The Pacificaires concert scheduled for Dec. 2 has been canceled due to overlap with the La Jolla Christmas Parade.
The concert has been rescheduled for Dec. 16 at Sherwood Hall at MCASD, 700 Prospect St. from 2 to 4 p.m.
• La Jolla High School's U-TOUCH club's "U-Benefit Uganda," a benefit concert to raise funds for the education of orphans in Gulu, Uganda, was rescheduled from its original Nov. 30 date to a to-be-announced date in March. For more information, visit www.u-touch.org.


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This is simply an extension of the Militarization of our police forces. They see themselves more as an army than public safety. Extending that power into schools is just a way to expand their power and to condition children to fear the police and expect to have their rights trampled on a regular basis.
It's time for people to stop accepting BS like this. Nothing positive comes from it, and plenty of negative comes from it.
I remember the 70's and 80's with all of the talk and cultural reference's to the surveillance state in the USSR. What a joke!
No totalitarian government has even though of this kind of surveillance. I'd bet China is jealous that they hadn't gone this far yet! It's getting to where you have to travel with ID, err, papers comrade.
The effect of terrorism is that the terrorist won. They have conned us into giving up our basic freedoms to protect us from attacks that aren't coming. They won, plain and simple. they scared us a little, and we collapsed. We forked over our freedoms, we ditched any sort of morals we had about torture, and laid down like toothless lions.
Our founders are turning in their graves, the NSA is monitoring them too! :P
The other big thing here is does this information and capability make its way into the hands of private corporations? I have to believe given the deep hooks corporate America has into our government, it's not far fetched to believe there are private citizens who have access to this power.
It almost reminds me of the situation where an admin at a used car lot can run credit checks on boyfriends without
much fear of being caught. It seems these people can pretty much do whatever they want without any fear of repercussions. There need to be clear repercussions of misusing this capability.
How many of us would value an ISP these days that didn't just roll over and give into the US government!
I guess Mr. Brown isn't used to dealing with facts. More people than ever play violent video games. Overall violent crime has been dropping for 30+ years now.
If Mr. Brown and his ilk were remotely correct, the US should be something like Escape from NY! The fact is and has always been, those looking to blame video games want video games to be to blame. There's no studies, facts, or reality where video games cause more violence, just like love songs don't cause everyone to suddenly get along.
As long at the Bible is considered violent media.
Forget the loss of freedom and liberty, this approach is impractical. This is lazy police work. It's essentially saying we'll just wait to see who doesn't prove themselves innocent, then arrest them.
In reality, this approach will make looking for a needle in a haystack, more like looking at a pile of needles on top of what used to be a haystack.
It just creates more false leads, wastes more time, and reduces the possibility of actually stopping a terrorist attack.
You can't write a program to stop terror (yes, I've seen the TV show, it's not real). It takes actual work. It can't be handled by a simple policy, it's got to be handled by policing!
This is why we have "intelligence" services. They are supposed to put the pieces together, not wait for the pieces to assemble themselves into a nice, easy to read picture.
Is this the biggest problem we have here in NC? I'm so glad we've solved all of our other problems. Exactly how many people will be buying Tesla's anyway? Not many. Who cares?
It's disappointing to see a band full of people younger than myself acting like ignorant old men. Jerry, your record label has been ripping you off since the beginning. Maybe you should direct your anger at them.
How many times will it take for a band to attack it's own fans to learn it's not their fan's job to monetize their talent. Get off your lazy duffs and put some effort into it. You're in a band! If you want job security go work at Walmart, oh wait, that won't work either.
Get used to it losers. Develop a brain of your own instead of taking everything your record label says as fact. Instead
of just grabbing your next album, I'm going to have to give it some serious thought given your new anti-fan stance.
See how hard is it to make money without fans! :O
It sounds to me like she has a marketing problem. I run across brand new businesses and long existing businesses alike who don't know who their audience is.
Offering their own VOD service is a great step, but it has to be followed up with some targeted marketing. After all, if there is no market, then they have no business.
I'm sure they have a business. Markets change, the business has to change to find them. It's likely that fans of her work would market it themselves by sharing with their friends.


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These materials and the information contained within must not be used for personal or financial gain. North Carolina LEA school officials and teachers, parents, and students may download and duplicate or quote from these materials without prior written permission from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) Division of Accountability Services/North Carolina Testing Program.
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An introduction to the benefits of spa facials and spa home skin care, with a freshening facial OR a less intensive facial with deep cleansing benefits to restore balance and vitality, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and fresh.
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This algo extracts treatment, cleanses, moisturizes and mineralizes skin. Provides instant radiance by hydrating, soothing and brightening the skin while minimizing redness.
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This world renowned intensive anti-aging treatment, hydrates, rejuvenates and reconfigures the skin's surface to subdue the visible signs of aging. Minimizes the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
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An amazing alternative to a face lift. This exceptional moisturizing treatment has unparalleled immediate lifting capabilities, leaving your skin glowing with a more youthful appearance. Ideal for special events such as weddings and public speaking.
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A spa treatment that combines plant and Marine extracts to prevent the signs of aging. Reactivates your skin by stimulating collagen and elastin synthesis. Ideal for people who live in urban environments with elevated pollution levels.
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An exclusive treatment that carries the same benefits of Botox injections, without the pain and costly payments. After just one treatment, expression lines appear relaxed, lines and wrinkles are visibly reduced, and the skin is plumped.
Add Clinical Peel to any facial $25 – Brightens the complexion, detoxifies and lightens pigmentation spots.
Add an intensive eye or lip treatment $15 – This treatment improves the appearance of crow's feet, drooping eyelids, bags under the eyes and smooths lip contour. Ideal treatment for smokers.


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Top 20 Things To Do in Hawaii
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Aloha, and Welcome to our list on the Best Things To Do In Hawaii! When planning a fabulous vacation to the Hawaiian Islands, there are so many incredible vacation activities to choose from on each isle. The Hawaiian Islands consist of 6 mainly visited islands, and much smaller atolls and islets. Each island has its distinct character and vibe, cultural history and rare opportunities to experience.
Referred to as The Gathering Place, Oahu is one of the most popularly visited Hawaiian Islands, and has the highest full-time resident population within the island chain. Oahu offers many famous sights to explore, including Waikiki, North Shore beaches, Pearl Harbor and more. The Island of Hawai'i is more commonly called The Big Island because it is the largest isle in the Hawaiian archipelago. Rich in Hawaiian cultural and geographical history, this island houses 3 active volcanoes, gorgeous waterfalls, black sand beaches, coffee farms and more. Time and time again, visitors love visiting the Island of Maui, also coined as The Valley Isle, with its dramatic mountain to Pacific Ocean landscape views. Maui is the most popular Hawaiian Island for snorkeling adventures, whale watching tours, golf, water sports, and sightseeing. The County of Maui also houses the islands of Lana'i (The Pineapple Isle) and Moloka'i (The Friendly Isle). These two islands are a more intimate island experience with a handful of Hawaiian secret gems: golfing, horseback riding, sport fishing, and many more rare discoveries. Last but not least, the Island of Kaua'i (The Garden Isle), offers all visitors a chance to fall in love with a vibrant and richly diverse cultural environment. Here, guests can hike the infamous Na Pali Coastline, see Waimea Canyon, see ancient taro fields, and learn more about Hawaiian history in Old Koloa Town and Hanapepe.
We invite you to read through and start planning your next vacation to Hawaii today! Hawaii is the best destination on earth for an adventurous family vacation, a romantic honeymoon, daredevil explorations, and group holidays with friends. Welcome to the beautiful Hawaiian Islands, where the world is your oyster. E Komo Mai, Aloha Aina! (Welcome, and Love Our Home…)
#1 Snorkeling
Without a doubt, the #1 top activity to do in Hawaii is snorkeling! Travel to the incredibly gorgeous Hawaiian Islands for your next vacation, and be sure to book a snorkel tour for you, your family and friends. Aboard a modern snorkeling vessel, visitors will surely enjoy being an eyewitness to the beauty of an array of Hawaiian marine life. Visitors will journey safely underway with a professional tour guide receiving Hawaii marine life education, expert instruction, and snorkel guidance.
Just imagine how amazing it would be to see the Hawaiian green sea turtle in its natural habitat, an abundance of tropical fish native to Pacific Ocean waters, and vibrantly colored reef formations. Depending on the time of the year you embark on a Hawaiian snorkel tour, guests may also have the added rare chance to see playful Spinner Dolphins skipping along the ocean surface, or the great North Pacific humpback whales during their annual migration to Hawaiian waters.
An abundance of Hawaii snorkel tour and ocean activity companies can be found on each of the Hawaiian Islands.
For more information about the best snorkeling in Hawaii, please visit Pride of Maui
#2 Whale Watching
Get excited for one of the most magical experiences in Hawaii, and book a whale watching tour on your next vacation in the Pacific Islands. Whale Watching is quite certainly one of the best things to do in Hawaii and an invaluable experience that will not be soon forgotten! Seeing the great North Pacific humpback whales in action during their annual migration to Hawaiian waters is witnessing Mother Nature firsthand. It is truly awe-inspiring to feel the freedom of the open ocean, smell the sweet and salty Hawaiian air, and to view 40-ton humpback whales gracefully dancing through clear Pacific waters, and if you're lucky, breach high above the ocean surface!
Every Winter season, thousands of North Pacific humpback whales travel miles from the Alaskan Gulf to the Hawaiian Islands. Their migration to South Pacific waters offers a calm, safe and healing environment for the females to give birth to their calves and raise their young. Hawaii's whale season runs from mid-Fall to April every year. Peak season for whale watching is during January, February and March.
#3 Golfing
Golfing in Hawaii is heaven on earth for all golf enthusiasts! Ranging from golf student to golf professional, the Hawaiian Islands offer a superb golf experience for everyone.
The golf community in Hawaii ranges from public courses to the uber-private and elite golf locales only available to the rare few. From all golf resorts in the State of Hawaii, golfers and friends will undoubtedly lavish in the luxury of immaculate conditions, warm sunshine, pristine greens, a luxurious atmosphere, privacy, and fabulous 360-degree panoramic views.
Explore the Island of Maui in early January and attend the PGA's Annual Hyundai Tournament of Champions at the Kapalua Resort, or visit anytime throughout the year for a 5-star golfing experience. Here, guests can rub elbows with the best golf professionals in the world while basking in magical West Maui views. In South Maui, golfers can refine their skills at David Leadbetter's Golf Academy, and spend long days on the greens at the notorious Wailea Golf Resort's Gold, Emerald, and Old Blue courses. Guests can journey to a golfing fantasy scenario on the Island of Lana'i at the Four Season's Manele Bay and Lodge at Koele, and should not miss the Mauna Kea Golf Course or Waikoloa Beach Resort's King Course on the Big Island. Kaua'i offers an abundance of beautiful golf resorts including the Princeville Golf Club, Makai Golf Club at Princeville, Poipu Bay Golf Course, Kauai Lagoon Golf Club, and Puakea Golf Course. No matter what Hawaiian Island you choose for a golf vacation in paradise, you will not be disappointed.
For more information about golfing in the Hawaiian Islands, please visit www.hawaiigolf.com.
#4 Sightseeing
There is most definitely not a lack of sightseeing adventures in Hawaii! When visiting the Hawaiian Islands, it is impossible not to be wholly engrossed in the breathtaking beauty that Hawaii beholds. Everywhere your head turns you will see dramatic mountain ranges, turquoise and deep azure ocean scenes, tropical valleys, diverse landscapes, and natural wonders. Each one of the Hawaiian Islands offers a special place in the hearts of all residents and visitors! Sightseeing is one of the best things to do in Hawaii because it gives you a chance to explore all areas, not just the locales that are most popular with tourists. When sightseeing in Hawaii, guests have an opportunity to visit secret gems, taste local foods, find unique keepsakes, and create long days of enjoyment customized by your unique ideas.
When on the Big Island, visitors should explore Hilo Town, Kona, Akaka Falls, and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park for a rare chance to learn more about Big Island's active volcanoes: Hualalai, Mauna Loa, and Kilauea.
When on Maui, do not miss a chance to tour the Road to Hana to visit some of Hawaii's more untrodden areas; swim in waterfalls, visit a black sand beach, swim in the Seven Sacred Pools of O'heo Gulch and enjoy local farmers markets.
The Island of Kauai offers mystical sightseeing experiences without even trying! On Kauai, guests have the dramatic Na Pali Coastline at their fingertips, Hanalei and Poipu, Waimea Valley, Polihale State Park, the Kilauea Lighthouse, Kokee State Park, and more.
When visiting the Island of Lana'i, do not miss Puu Pehe (Sweetheart Rock), Keahiakawelo (Garden of the Gods), and Munro Trail for a chance to see view some of Lana'i's more secluded locations.
Visit Moloka'i and tour Kalaupapa by horseback, Halawa Valley, and the Fishponds of Moloka'i.
Whether you choose a guided sightseeing tour in Hawaii or prefer going on your own with a rented vehicle, you will not be disappointed! The Islands of Hawaii are genuinely spectacular and full of natural and modern wonders that live and breathe the age-old wisdom of the Native Hawaiian culture.
For more information about sightseeing in Hawaii, please visit Top 10 Places to Visit in Hawaii.
#5 Beach Hopping
Beach Hopping in Hawaii isn't just one of the most popular activities in Hawaii, but it's also kind of one of the biggest reasons why you want to visit Hawaii, right? Yeah! Who doesn't daydream about long and lazy days basking under the glorious Hawaiian sunshine? Everyone wants to return home from their Hawaiian Island vacation with a golden suntan and a look of relaxation stretching across their face. Go ahead! Plan your fabulous Hawaiian vacation, but make sure to research beaches ahead of time. If you're traveling with children during the Winter, you may want to find the best beaches for calm swimming, building sand castles, light snorkeling, and fun in the sun. In this case, visit Kailua Beach or Haunama Bay on Oahu. Looking for an adult beach adventure with rock jumping and stand up paddle adventures? Check out Ka'anapali beaches on Maui. Have you always dreamt of swimming with Dolphins or Manta Rays? Look into Big Island ocean adventures in Kona.
One of the best parts about visiting Hawaii is exploring beaches and sightseeing en route. Enjoy an array of super fun beach activities and ocean adventures in Hawaii!
For more information about the best beaches in Hawaii, please visit Travel Channel's Top 10 Hawaiian Beaches or Best Maui Beaches
#6 Cultural Attractions
Experiencing Hawaiian cultural attractions is opening your mind, body, and soul to the age-old wisdom of a blend of Polynesian cultures. The very first Hawaiian settlers brought ancient traditions and lifestyles to the islands from various indigenous Polynesian cultures. With the fusion of older cultures and the end of the transpacific migrations, Hawai'i was distinctly born. The Hawaiian Islands have undergone many transitions from the original inhabitants to now through colonialism and changes in government. What remains are sacred pieces of Hawaiian culture through celebration, healing practices, history, ecology and 'ohana (family).
When visiting the magical Hawaiian Islands, guests must observe and participate in complete respect for a culture that must never be forgotten, nor taken for granted. By attending luaus and watching hula performances, enjoying site visits to local farms and agricultural sights, lavishing in the luxury of Lomi Lomi massage, and learning more about Hawaii's sophisticated ancient cultural rites; guests are encouraged to engage in the beauty of Hawaiian cultural activities.
When on Oahu, definitely visit the Polynesian Cultural Center for activities, shows, and presentations about Hawaiian culture. Travel to Maui and enjoy an evening at the Feast at Lele for a luau, and an eclectic educational show. Visit the Big Island for the annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, and go to the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park to learn about early Hawaii life. On Kauai, check out the Grove Farm Museum in Lihue, the Waioli Mission House in Hanalei, and research ahead of time for an array of annual festivals on Kauai.
For more information about cultural attractions in the Hawaiian Islands, please visit www.gohawaii.com.
#7 Surfing
The first western written account of surfing in Hawaii was in 1779 by Lieutenant James King. He colorfully described Native Hawaiians riding wood planks on the ocean swells of the Big Island's Kealakekua Bay. In the ancient Hawaiian language, surfing is also referred to as "hee nalu," and was indefinitely a spiritual practice that engaged the Native Hawaiians with the energy of their gods. In history, hee nalu (surfing) was an activity reserved for Hawaiian royalty, and termed the "Sport of Kings." Today, surfing is an ocean activity available to the masses throughout the world. It is one of the most popular ocean sports and one that is continually transitioning with unique skills, trends, style, technique, and craftsmanship. The Islands of Hawaii remain at the forefront as the best place in the world for surfing.
Visitors travel to Hawaii from all corners of the world for surfing. Surfing is prevalent on all the Hawaiian Islands, with some of the most renowned Hawaiian surfing locales on Oahu and Maui; Oahu's North and South Shores, and Maui's infamous East and West side North Shores. Visit Maui and see professional watermen and women take the stage at Ho'okipa Beach Park, Jaws, and Honolua Bay. On Oahu, guests can spectate and watch surf history unfold at North Shore beaches like Banzai Pipeline, Waimea Bay, and Makaha Beach. Waikiki Beach, Ala Moana Bowls, and Castles in South Oahu are all great locales for amateur surfers to learn the sport, and for surf, lovers to pay homage at the Duke Kahanamoku statue. The Island of Lana'i offers experienced surfers Lopa Beach, and Kaua'i provides many great surf spots, including 2-miles of moon shaped Hanalei Bay – mellow in the Summer for beginners, and best in the Winter for advanced surfers.
For proper surfing etiquette and info about surf lessons, please visit Hawaiian Paddle Sports and please visit Maui Surf Lessons.
#8 Luaus
Hawaiian and Polynesian style luau feasts are one of the most attended activities throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Everyone must attend at least one luau in their lifetime! If you are trying to figure out which one is the best fit for you and your group, no fear, there are a variety to choose from on each island.
Enjoy an evening of Hawaiian culture with local foods, traditional luau feasts, entertainment, and tropical cocktails. Bring your family and friends and learn Hawaiian arts and crafts like basket weaving and lei making. Watch cultural presentations and get lost in the melodic sounds of ancient drumming, Hawaiian hula and fire dance performances. Give thanks and celebrate the Hawaiian culture with your loved ones!
For more information about the best luaus in Hawaii, please refer to the following links:
Oahu: Oahu Luaus
Maui: Maui Hawaii Luaus
Big Island: Big Island Luaus
Kaua'i: Kauai Luaus
Lana'i & Moloka'i: Lanai & Molokai Luaus
#9 Spa Packages
When globe-trotting to the Hawaiian Islands, all visitors share at least one common bond, and one of the most popular reasons why people choose Hawaii for a vacation destination is because they want to relax and unwind all the stresses of everyday life. They want to spend rejuvenating days in one of the most beautiful environments in the world, the Islands of Hawaii. Everyone has a different definition of what relaxation means to them and can transcribe as laying out on the beach, swimming in a waterfall with a loved one, golfing with friends, hiking through nature, sailing upon the gorgeous Pacific Ocean, or even a massage in paradise!
Travel to Hawaii to enjoy your vacation time with your loved ones, and take advantage of a private moment by booking a spa package or service at one of Hawaii's best spa locations. Spa pictured is Willow Stream Spa of the Fairmont Kea Lani in Wailea, Maui.
Each one of the Hawaiian Islands offers a diverse selection of spa treatments and packages and a host of insanely gorgeous spa locations and resorts. Enjoy a couples massage with the calm sounds of smooth rolling waves and palm trees lightly blowing in the wind. Book a full spa day and lavish in signature body treatments, facials, and scrubs, waxing or med-spa treatments. For a fabulous Hawaii spa experience, we encourage you to choose a spa that uses locally made products with tropical-infused ingredients.
For more information about Spas in Hawaii, please visit www.spafinder.com.
#10 Hiking
Plan an adventurous hiking expedition to the Hawaiian Islands! Each one of the Hawaiian Islands offers a host of incredible hikes, ranging from easy trail walks to challenging 3-day+ long excursions. No matter your skill and stamina level, or the size of your group, there are many exciting hiking opportunities for everyone in Hawaii.
On Maui, visitors can venture up to the 10,023 foot high dormant Mt. Haleakala Crater for backpacking through one of the most geologically diverse areas in all of Hawaii. Travel East towards Hana and hike through a bamboo forest to a waterfall, start Upcountry and explore the Makawao Forest, or journey South and take a leisurely stroll through La Perouse Bay.
On Oahu, guests should be open to trying many hiking challenges with Stairway to Heaven, or medium ease with the Diamond Head Summit Trail or the Makapu'u Lighthouse Trail.
On the Big Island, guests can venture through over 250 miles of hiking trails spanning over volcanic fields, lava tubes, and beaches.
Kaua'i is one of the most exciting places to hike in Hawaii with the notorious Kalalau (Na Pali Coastline) Trail, the Kukui Trail on the Westside, the Sleeping Giant Trail, and much more. Whether it's fact or fiction, it has been loosely stated through coconut wireless that the Island of Kauai has more hiking trails alone than any individual state on the U.S. Mainland.
With all of this Hawaii hiking information, you should be all set to start creating your next hiking adventure to Hawaii!
#11 Helicopter Tours
If you love adventure and incredibly beautiful Hawaii scenery, you should take a Hawaii helicopter tour! There are a handful of amazing helicopter tour companies located throughout the Hawaiian Islands, and they all offer unique aerial experiences. Just imagine flying over hidden valleys and waterfalls, and seeing Hawaii's coastlines with a bird's eye view!
When on the Big Island, guests now have a chance to take a helicopter tour to active volcanoes. Here, guests will have a chance to see red lava as it flows into the ocean, see billowing steam vents, and see the natural majesty of volatile Hawaii firsthand. When on Maui, guests can actually take a tour bus to Hana and a helicopter ride back! Cool, yeah? Or, you can fly from the Valley Isle to Oahu on a day trip. One of the most amazing helicopter tours that you can do in Hawaii is on Kauai, the Garden Isle. While touring Kauai's breathtaking coastlines, riders can scoop around the Napali Coastline and have a rare chance to see beautiful topographical changes in Hawaii's scenery, view reef formations from above, see hidden waterfalls and so much more.
Helicopter tours in Hawaii are a great vacation adventure for those celebrating a honeymoon, a new romance or an anniversary celebration. Inter-island helicopter rides in Hawaii are one of the most insanely amazing ways to sightsee in Hawaii!
For more information about helicopter rides in Hawaii, please visit Blue Hawaiian or Air Maui
Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) is not only popular in Hawaii, but it's also quickly becoming one of the most popular ocean activities in the world! Throughout the Hawaiian Islands, more, and more visitors are trying out this awesome sport because lessons are readily available, boards are easy to rent, and its super fun!
When stand up paddle boarding in Hawaii, inexperienced guests can feel confident knowing that there are many great spots for beginner stand up paddling in Hawaii. Each of the Hawaiian Islands offers calm bays and shallow areas to practice. If you want to stand up paddle in Hawaii, the only prerequisite is that you must know how to swim comfortably in the ocean*
SUP lessons are typically an hour and half long and include SUP equipment rentals, and use of a rash guard and booties. Group, semi-private, and private lessons are available. Once students get their footing, they're guaranteed to be scooping the ocean in no time!
For great SUP lessons, please visit Maui Stand Up Paddle Boarding.
#13 Ziplining
One of the newest top outdoor activities in Hawaii is definitely ziplining! The most popular zipline courses in Hawaii are found on Maui, Kauai and on the Big Island. When ziplining in Hawaii, guests have a rare chance to experience island adventure in a whole new way. Ziplining is a great family activity in Hawaii ,and super popular with teenagers!
One of the newest trend in Hawaii ziplining is combo tours. On the Big Island, guests can enjoy 'zip and dip' adventures where they zipline through courses and finish the tour off by swimming in private fresh water pools near Akaka Falls. On Maui, guests can 'zip and bike' through the beautifully scenic Mt. Haleakala areas. So fun! Each zipline site offers various course lengths and adventures to experience; this is definitely a great activity to do with kids in Hawaii.
Hawaii ziplining is safe, fun and all around thrilling! Before a zipline adventure, all participants go through a safety training and practice period. General rules for ziplining in Hawaii are that guests must be 8 years old or older, between 60-260 pounds, cannot be pregnant, and have not have been scuba diving within 24-hours. Medical issues that are not allowed are heart problems, recent surgeries, and serious back, neck and joint injuries*
For more information about ziplining in Hawaii, please visit Ziplining
#14 Sunset Cruises
A sunset cruise is perhaps one of the most romantic things anyone could ever do in Hawaii! Aboard a gorgeous ocean vessel, guests will definitely get a chance to witness some of the best possible sunset views in all of Hawaii. When choosing which Hawaii sunset cruise is best for you and your guests, you have many options throughout the islands.
Sunset cruises come in many forms in Hawaii! Guests can experience a whale watch sunset cruise in Maui during the Winter months, champagne and cocktail dinner cruises throughout the year, and many more Hawaii sunset cruises with live music, gourmet food, delicious Mai Tai's and entertainment. Just imagine cruising alongside Kailua-Kona's coastline on the Big Island, or watching a gorgeous West Maui sun setting behind the outer island of Lanai. Yes! It's the absolute best!
When enjoying a sunset cruise in Hawaii, guests have a chance to finally decompress on vacation. You'll be able to breathe deep and savor the sweet and salty fragrance of the Pacific Ocean in Hawaii, feel calm ocean breezes against your back, and have many chances to enjoy an intimate moment with your loved one. Besides a calm and beautiful atmosphere, guests will also be able to see some of the most jaw-dropping coastal views in Hawaii.
For more information about sunset cruises in Hawaii, please visit Pride of Maui
#15 Farmer's Markets
When in Hawaii, do as the locals do and eat local!! There are so many beautiful farmers markets that take place each week on every one of the Hawaiian Islands. Just find them! At Hawaii farmers markets, visitors have a chance to meet Hawaii farmers and visit a variety of local vendors. It's so awesome, and absolutely one of the best things to do in Hawaii.
When at Hawaii farmers markets, definitely seek out items you've never tasted, and please try to experience something new! The Hawaiian Islands are extremely fruitful and abundant with fabulous tropical fruit, organic produce, fresh seafood, free-range meats, spices, honey, coffee, and so much more! Visiting farmers markets in Hawaii is a great activity for everyone. Plus, you will be supporting the local sustainable scene in Hawaii, and that is so important! Every single visitor can find something to enjoy at a Hawaii farmers market including snacks, sweets, freshly squeezed juices, tropical flowers, yummy baked bread, and local arts and crafts vendors.
When on the Island of Oahu, definitely check out the Kailua Farmers Market every Thursday night (5-7:30 pm) in the parking lot behind Macy's and Whole Foods. This is a great farmers market to visit for a variety of local and organic produce, fresh lemonade, ice creams, Hawaii coffee, Hawaii made condiments and packaged snacks, and a variety of yummy prepared meals; Indian, Mexican, Local Hawaiian fare, Vegetarian, Raw, Vegan and more.
On Maui, check out the Upcountry Farmers Market in Kula every Saturday morning (7-11am) at the Kulamalu Center. Here, you will find a variety of rare and organic produce ranging from lychees to dragonfruit, greens, squashes, kale and Maui mandarins. At this Hawaii farmers market, guests can also find local eggs, baked goods, Maui-grown coffee, lilikoi (passion fruit) butter, coconuts, tropical plants and flowers, and a selection of amazing and exotic prepared foods.
For more information about a variety of farmers markets in Hawaii, please visit Top Locally Grown Markets in Maui
#16 Horseback Riding Tours
Exploring horseback riding tours in Hawaii is one of the best ways to adventure Hawaii's spectacular coastlines and countrysides! Upon a well-trained horse, both beginners and experienced riders can experience Hawaii in a super memorable way. Calmly walk through coastline trails, or jaunt and gallop over some of Hawaii's most in-the-know private horseback riding locations. Throughout the Hawaiian Islands, guests and residents can both enjoy private and group horseback riding tours, or private and group horseback riding lessons.
On Maui, horseback riding tours and lessons are available at Makena Stables in South Maui, at the Ironwood Ranch in West Maui, the Mendez Ranch in Wailuku (which also has an awesome BBQ), and Piiholo Ranch or the Thompson Ranch located Upcountry.
On Oahu, horseback riding tours are amazing at the Kualoa Ranch, the Gunstock Ranch above Laie, or with Happy Trails on a 350-acre private ranch through the Waimea Valley on the North Shore.
Big Island horseback riding is so fantastically incredible! There are options on both the Kailua-Kona and Hilo sides of the island at Waipio Na'alapa Stables in Honokaa, Parker Ranch in Waimea, or the Pa'ani Ranch in Keaau.
Last, but not least! If you're looking for horseback riding tours in Kauai, be sure to check out Silverhills Ranch on the North Shore. Located in Kilauea, this spot offers a handful of really great rides with options to check out Silver Falls for freshwater dips and picnic, Horseback riding and ATV combo tours and rides through the interior of the Kamookoa and Kalihiwai Ridges for an awesome view of the Makaleha Mountain Range*
#17 Visit Local Farms
When planning your next fabulous vacation to the Hawaiian Islands, make sure to research all the amazing farm tours available on your specific destination island. Without a doubt, each Hawaiian Island offers something unique to experience at local farms. Some farms even offer movie screenings on their land! You never know what kind of cool activity you can find on Hawaii's local farms. Below is a brief guide of local farms to check out throughout the Hawaiian Islands.
Maui: Ono Organic Farms, Ali'i Kula Lavender Farm, Surfing Goat Dairy, Maui Tropical Plantation, Maui Dragonfruit Farm, Ka'anapali Coffee Farm, and the Ocean Vodka Organic Farm & Distillery
Oahu: Kahuku Farms, Kualoa Ranch, Dole Pineapple Plantation, Waialua Estate Coffee Farm, and the Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet.
Big Island: Kohala Grown Farm, Amy B.H. Greenwell Farms, Hawaii Vanilla Company, and Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation
Kauai: Kauai Kunana Dairy, Kauai Fresh Farms, Steel Grass Chocolate Farm, Blair Estate- Kauai Organic Coffee Farm, and the Kauai Grown Organic Farm
For more information about farm tours in Hawaii, please visit Maui Farm Tours
#18 Stage Shows
There are a wide variety of stage shows to choose from while visiting the Hawaiian Islands. When on Maui, make sure to visit the Maui Arts & Cultural Center (the MACC). This top notch performing arts complex offers a wide variety of shows that include: live music, dance, Hawaiian cultural programs and theatre productions. They also have inside and outside movie screenings. To see their calendar of events, please visit http://mauiarts.org
Voted, "Best Live Theatre on Maui," Ioa Theater's-Maui on Stage, offers amazing performances by some of Maui's top talent in an intimate historical theater. To see what they have coming up on their events calendar, please visit http://mauionstage.com
If you are looking for an authentic Hawaiian experience in a gorgeous and intimate setting, check out George Kahumoku Jr's Slack Key Show on Wednesday evenings at the Napili Kai Beach Resort on Maui. For more information, please visit https://www.slackkeyshow.com
When visiting Oahu, the historical Honolulu Theater presents a range of amazing theatrical performances. Located in Honolulu's China Town, this award-winning theater offers top-notch technical capacity in a historical building that is bursting with ambiance. Please visit, http://www.hawaiitheatre.com for more information.
Finally, nothing engages you in Hawaiian culture like a Luau. This fun Hawaiian tradition can be enjoyed throughout all of the Hawaiian Islands. Guest will enjoy Hawaiian and Polynesian foods, dancing and music. You and your family won't want to miss out on this unique and authentic experience. For more information about Luaus, please visit http://www.gayot.com/restaurants/best-hawaii-hi-top10-luaus_16hi.html
#19 Windsurfing
Windsurfing was once upon a time more popular than surfing in Hawaii! Can you believe that? Wow! Back in the 1980's windsurfing fanatics traveled from across the world to windsurf in Hawaii. Back then, Hawaii's beaches were full of windsurfers, European accents, and fluorescent swim trunks! Now, you'll only find that kind of scene at in-the-know windsurfing locales. Hawaii windsurfing is a genre of its own*
Windsurfing as a sport only started in the mid-1960s, so it's pretty much a new ocean sport in the grand scheme of things. Today, windsurfing is still very popular with Hawaii residents and international visitors. Windsurfing may not be the most popularized ocean activity to do for Hawaii visitors, but you can find instruction on each island. The most in-demand locales for windsurfing in Hawaii are Maui's North Shore and Kailua on Oahu's Windward side.
If you're looking for more information about windsurfing in Hawaii, you should look into the local scene on each island destination. For experienced windsurfers, you would want to get in touch with Simmer Hawaii, Naish or Action Sports Maui. If you've never windsurfed and you want to learn, you can easily find an array of Hawaii windsurfing schools to help you get going. On Maui, look into Action Sports Maui and Simmer Hawaii for windsurfing lessons and Maui windsurfing rentals. On Oahu, check Hawaiian Watersports or Honu Hawaii Activities. If you're looking to try windsurfing on the Big Island, get in touch with Kona Boys or Kona Windsurfing. On the Island of Kauai, get in touch with Windsurf Kauai in Hanalei. Any of the folks at these Hawaii windsurfing locales will happily send you on your way to your most fabulous windsurfing dreamland!
For more information about windsurfing in Hawaii, please visit Simmer Hawaii
#20 Camping
If you're looking for one of the coolest, most integrated and best in-the-know activities to do in Hawaii, you should consider island camping! Every Hawaiian Island has a surplus of amazing camping destinations, but not all of them are specifically open to the public* If you are a Hawaii visitor that is planning on camping in Hawaii, please make sure that you choose a legally designated camping site*
When considering camping in Hawaii, know that you will be sleeping in a super amazing location and waking up in paradise! Throughout Hawaii, there are incredible Hawaii State Park camping sites from which to choose. Camping is always fun, but camping in Hawaii is incredible! Camping is one of the best activities to do in Hawaii with a loved one, or if you're traveling with kids!
When looking into camping on the Island of Maui, go straight to the 7 Sacred Pools of Oheo past Hana. This is a tent or car camping experience, so bring whatever you think you need to make everyone in your group comfortable. The campsite provides BBQ grills, picnic tables, and public toilet facilities. When planning a camping trip on the Island of Oahu, make sure to book at least 30-days in advance, no matter where you choose to go. Oahu is known as the "Gathering Place," so with that comes to a lot of people at times!* On Oahu, Ahupua's 'O Kahana State Park is a great place for family camping. This campsite offers public facilities, access to hiking trails in a beautiful unspoiled valley, and an opportunity to respectfully explore lands from Pu'u Pauao to Kahana on Oahu's Windward side.
For more information about camping in Hawaii, please visit Camping in Hawaii
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History of Golf in America: Westchester, the Birthplace of Golf
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Westchester's claim to being the birthplace of American golf is based on much more than being home to Saint Andrew's, the oldest golf club in America. It was here that the game's national organizations, the USGA and the PGA of America, established their roots. It was here that the first national amateur championship was played, not to mention the first national "Open" tournament that included professionals. It was even here where the dubious tactic of hitting a second ball off the first tee if you didn't like your first one—a Mulligan—got its name.
Westchester is where the greatest golfers of every age, from Harry Vardon and Gene Sarazen to Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, teed it up in the most important tournaments of their day. Where the very best golf architects displayed their artistry. Where the Masters was conceived and the US Open broke Phil Mickelson's heart. If any place can lay claim to the honorific "birthplace of American golf," it is Westchester.
We Owe It All to Saint Andrew's
It all began when John Reid, a Scottish-born businessman in Yonkers, gathered some friends at a cow pasture on Lake Avenue on a warm February day. His fellow Scot, Robert Lockhart, had brought some hickory-shafted clubs and gutta-percha balls back from a business trip to their native land. They played an exhibition over three improvised holes with John Upham, and golf in Westchester sprouted from there. A blizzard stopped the fun soon after, but when the ground thawed in April, the men moved to a 30-acre meadow owned by the neighborhood butcher, John Schotts, at North Broadway and Shonnard Place (across the street from St. Michael's Ukrainian Church today) where they could lay out a six-hole course. On November 14, 1888, following some golf and a jolly dinner, Reid, Upham, and three other friends—Henry Tallmadge, Kingman Putnam, and Harry Holbrook—officially formed St. Andrew's Golf Club of Yonkers [now The Saint Andrew's Golf Club]. John Reid was elected the club's first president.
The minutes of that historic meeting are preserved in the club's archives, the Peter Landau Library, along with a fabulous collection of books, records, and artifacts including early golf clubs and balls. Also in the archives are the minutes of the third meeting, held on March 30, 1889, which report that Mrs. John Reid and John Upham defeated the twosome of Carrie Law and John Reid in a match earlier that day. Even in its infancy, golf in Westchester was far from a men's-only pastime.
By 1892, the jolly crew had moved four blocks north on Palisades Avenue to an orchard where they laid out a new course with an apple tree next to the first tee. It was a great place to hang their coats, not to mention a wicker basket with snacks and libations. Amused passersby soon started referring to them as the "apple tree gang."
Increasing membership and the evolving standards of the game led the club to move to Grey Oaks on the Saw Mill River, a larger property where they could build a nine-hole course. It was there that the first National Amateur Golf Championship was held in October 1894, when L. B. Stoddard of Saint Andrew's defeated Charles B. Macdonald of Chicago—one of the best golfers of the time and later known as the father of golf-course architecture (he designed Sleepy Hollow Country Club's courses, among many other great tracks). Macdonald's loss prompted him to denounce the championship because it wasn't run by a national organization, so later that year, Saint Andrew's secretary and founding member Henry Tallmadge invited representatives of four other leading clubs, the Chicago Golf Club, Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Newport (Rhode Island) Golf Club, and the Country Club of Brookline, Massachusetts, to dinner at the Calumet Club in New York City. Together, they formed the United States Golf Association and named Tallmadge its first secretary. Macdonald was elected vice president and walked away happy. The first USGA-sanctioned US Amateur Championship was held the next year at Newport CC, and he won handily.