text: ABC already canceled the real estate snuff porn show 666 Park Avenue, but now it turns out the final episodes of the first season have actually been pulled off the network's schedule. If any of you were hoping that 666 could get a last-minute reprieve if the ratings improved this spring... stop holding your breath. [EW]


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Rosewood, tucked away in the Bremer valley just west of Ipswich, is home to The Rosewood Railway. Seeking to recreate the atmosphere of a typical Queensland branch line of the 1950s and 60s (steam and early Diesel era), the Rosewood Railway offers rides on Red Fred, a restored 1930 Railmotor and trailer. The C17 steam locomotive is currently under repair and will return to hauling restored wooden carriages in mid to late 2019.
The line is high in the hills above Rosewood giving a spectacular view of the valley and the Scenic Rim. There are plenty of steep grades where the railmotor has to work hard. The Rosewood Railway, part of the Australian Railway Historical Society Queensland Division, also has an extensive collection of restored carriages, wagons and lamps on display.
Trains run on the last Sunday of each month hourly from Cabanda Station from 10am to 2pm, and 9.30am to 1.30pm from Kunkala Station where souvenirs, refreshments and picnic tables are available. The Rosewood Railway is open as a static display on the other Sundays of each month. Rides in a fully restored inspection railmotor will be available from March 2018. The restoration was funded by Ipswich City Council.
Note: Information on listed products and services are provided by the operator and were correct at the time of publishing. Rates are indicative based on the minimum and maximum available prices of products and services. Please visit the operator's website for further information. All prices quoted are in Australian dollars (AUD).

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Ezra Church
Other Names: Battle of the Poor House
Location: Fulton County
Campaign: Atlanta Campaign (1864)
Date(s): July 28, 1864
Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. Oliver O. Howard [US]; Gen. John B. Hood [CS]
Forces Engaged: Army of the Tennessee [US]; two corps of Army of Tennessee [CS]
Estimated Casualties: 3,562 total (US 562; CS 3,000)
Description: Earlier, Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman's forces had approached Atlanta from the east and north. Hood had not defeated them, but he had kept them away from the city. Sherman now decided to attack from the west. He ordered the Army of the Tennessee, commanded by Maj. Gen. O.O. Howard, to move from the left wing to the right and cut Hood's last railroad supply line between East Point and Atlanta. Hood foresaw such a maneuver and determined to send the two corps of Lt. Gen. Stephen D. Lee and Lt. Gen. Alexander P. Stewart to intercept and destroy the Union force. Thus, on the afternoon of July 28, the Rebels assaulted Howard at Ezra Church. Howard had anticipated such a thrust, entrenched one of his corps in the Confederates' path, and repulsed the determined attack, inflicting numerous casualties. Howard, however, failed to cut the railroad.
Result(s): Union victory
CWSAC Reference #: GA018
Preservation Priority: IV.2 (Class B)
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The UN Climate talks in Durban ended early Sunday morning in overtime as nations around the world struggled to agree on how to prevent catastrophic climate change and ensure the future of the human race on planet Earth. In the end, they all decided to sign a two page piece of paper that commits them to limiting global emissions according to an as-of-yet unwritten global treaty that will include an undecided "legal instrument". While governments around the world (mainly in the US, the EU, China, and India) are patting themselves on the back for being able to stop bickering and agree to do something — although they don't have to do anything at all for nine years — environmental groups and people in communities most affected by climate change say the decision to put off limiting emissions until the future makes the conference a failure.
The two page paper that the nations gathered in Durban were finally able to agree upon on Sunday is essentially what the European Union was pulling for all along. It is a "roadmap" that commits the countries of the world to figuring out how to limit global emissions in the future. The agreement that was signed says that in the Climate Talks between now and 2015, and no later, some sort of agreement must be made that has "legal instruments" attached that will limit global emissions from all nations after 2020. It is hard to be excited about this long-term agreement to find a solution when the International Energy Agency has already stated that if we only start to limit emissions after 2020, we'll have to spend $4 more for every $1 that we could have spent now to get emissions below climate change's point of no return in 2050 — not to mention that irreversible climate change will start happening in just 5 years if nothing is done.
As for the Green Climate Fund, the talks yielded a clear plan of action with absolutely no cash to pay for it. The developed nations that were called upon to pay for the $100 billion a year fund couldn't agree on how to come up with the money, so they decided to put the decision off for the future, saying they'll get things together by 2020 when the fund is due to start. The vague language of the agreement and the lack of progress on the Green Climate Fund are evidence that an unacceptable compromise is being made in order to get the largest emitters to join in the fight. The inclusion of the "legal instrument" language came at the request of India who said they wouldn't sign anything that legally bound developing countries to reducing emissions — much of the world preferred the "legally binding" wording.
Organizations like Greenpeace came right out this morning and called the UN Climate Talks a failure, and countries around the world that will be seriously affected by climate change berated the larger nations for their indecision. "This is indeed a historic opportunity, and we cannot build history on shaky foundations," Colombia's deputy minister of foreign relations, Patti Londono Jaramillo, told delegates. "It is a weak wording." Talks will resume next year in Quatar – for now the world should brace itself for ever rising emissions for the next nine years and a scramble thereafter to limit global climate change before our time runs out.
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"I'll never stop looking flawless!" vows Canada's Damian Warner after winning the 100 meter race of the decathlon at the Hypo 2012 in Goetzis, Austria on Saturday. The London-born Warner won the 100m and 110m hurdles with times of 10.59s and 13.78s.
Canada's leading decathlete started very strong but came up short of automatically qualifying for the London 2012 Olympics, reports the London Free Press. "Warner finished with 7,961 points. The Canadian Olympic A standard is 8,200 points. Warner's total surpassed the B standard of 7,950 and it might still get him to England if no other Canadian makes the A standard before the Games start July 27.
Warner's next chance at qualifying for London 2012 will be June 27-30 in Calgary. Two more photos AFTER THE JUMP ...
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Wprowadzenie do Zend Framework
Nauka Zend Framework
Przewodnik po Zend Framework
A Writer is an object that inherits from
A Writer's responsibility is to record log data to a storage backend.
Zend_Log_Writer_Stream sends log
data to a PHP stream.
To write log data to the PHP output buffer, use the URL
php://output. Alternatively, you can send log data directly to a
stream like
$writer = new Zend_Log_Writer_Stream('php://output');
$logger = new Zend_Log($writer);
$logger->info('Informational message');
To write data to a file, use one of the Filesystem URLs:
$writer = new Zend_Log_Writer_Stream('/path/to/logfile');
$logger = new Zend_Log($writer);
$logger->info('Informational message');
By default, the stream opens in the append mode ("a").
To open it with a different mode, the
constructor accepts an optional second parameter for the mode.
The constructor of
Zend_Log_Writer_Stream also accepts an
existing stream resource:
$stream = @fopen('/path/to/logfile', 'a', false);
if (! $stream) {
throw new Exception('Failed to open stream');
$writer = new Zend_Log_Writer_Stream($stream);
$logger = new Zend_Log($writer);
$logger->info('Informational message');
You cannot specify the mode for existing stream resources. Doing so
causes a
Zend_Log_Exception to be thrown.
Zend_Log_Writer_Db writes log information to a database table
Zend_Db. The constructor of
Zend_Log_Writer_Db receives a
Zend_Db_Adapter instance, a table name, and a mapping of database
columns to event data items:
$params = array ('host' => '127.0.0.1',
'username' => 'malory',
'password' => '******',
'dbname' => 'camelot');
$db = Zend_Db::factory('PDO_MYSQL', $params);
$columnMapping = array('lvl' => 'priority', 'msg' => 'message');
$writer = new Zend_Log_Writer_Db($db, 'log_table_name', $columnMapping);
$logger = new Zend_Log($writer);
$logger->info('Informational message');
The example above writes a single row of log data to the database table named 'log_table_name' table. The database column named 'lvl' receives the priority number and the column named 'msg' receives the log message.
Zend_Log_Writer_Firebug sends log
data to the Firebug
All data is sent via the
Zend_Wildfire_Channel_HttpHeaders component
which uses HTTP headers to ensure the page content is not disturbed.
Debugging AJAX requests that require clean JSON and
XML responses is possible with this approach.
Firefox Browser ideally version 3 but version 2 is also supported.
Firebug Firefox Extension which you can download from https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1843.
FirePHP Firefox Extension which you can download from https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/6149.
Przykład 42.1. Logging with Zend_Controller_Front
// Place this in your bootstrap file before dispatching your front controller
$writer = new Zend_Log_Writer_Firebug();
$logger = new Zend_Log($writer);
// Use this in your model, view and controller files
$logger->log('This is a log message!', Zend_Log::INFO);
Przykład 42.2. Logging without Zend_Controller_Front
$writer = new Zend_Log_Writer_Firebug();
$logger = new Zend_Log($writer);
$request = new Zend_Controller_Request_Http();
$response = new Zend_Controller_Response_Http();
$channel = Zend_Wildfire_Channel_HttpHeaders::getInstance();
// Start output buffering
// Now you can make calls to the logger
$logger->log('This is a log message!', Zend_Log::INFO);
// Flush log data to browser
Built-in and user-defined priorities can be styled with the
setPriorityStyle() method.
$logger->addPriority('FOO', 8);
$writer->setPriorityStyle(8, 'TRACE');
$logger->foo('Foo Message');
The default style for user-defined priorities can be set with the
setDefaultPriorityStyle() method.
The supported styles are as follows:
Tabela 42.2. Firebug Logging Styles
|Displays a plain log message
|Displays an info log message
|Displays a warning log message
|Displays an error log message that increments Firebug's error count
|Displays a log message with an expandable stack trace
|Displays an error long message with an expandable stack trace
|Displays a log message with an expandable table
While any PHP variable can be logged with the built-in priorities, some special formatting is required if using some of the more specialized log styles.
ERROR and
TRACE styles require no special
To log a
Zend_Exception simply pass the exception object to the
logger. It does not matter which priority or style you have set as the exception is
automatically recognized.
$exception = new Zend_Exception('Test exception');
You can also log data and format it in a table style. Columns are automatically recognized and the first row of data automatically becomes the header.
$writer->setPriorityStyle(8, 'TABLE');
$logger->addPriority('TABLE', 8);
$table = array('Summary line for the table',
array('Column 1', 'Column 2'),
array('Row 1 c 1',' Row 1 c 2'),
array('Row 2 c 1',' Row 2 c 2')
Zend_Log_Writer_Mail writes log entries in an email message
by using
Zend_Mail. The
constructor takes a
Zend_Mail object, and an optional
Zend_Layout object.
The primary use case for
Zend_Log_Writer_Mail is notifying
developers, systems administrators, or any concerned parties of errors
that might be occurring with PHP-based scripts.
Zend_Log_Writer_Mail was born out of the idea that if
something is broken, a human being needs to be alerted of it immediately
so they can take corrective action.
Basic usage is outlined below:
$mail = new Zend_Mail();
$writer = new Zend_Log_Writer_Mail($mail);
// Set subject text for use; summary of number of errors is appended to the
// subject line before sending the message.
$writer->setSubjectPrependText('Errors with script foo.php');
// Only email warning level entries and higher.
$log = new Zend_Log();
// Something bad happened!
$log->error('unable to connect to database');
// On writer shutdown, Zend_Mail::send() is triggered to send an email with
// all log entries at or above the Zend_Log filter level.
Zend_Log_Writer_Mail will render the email body as plain
text by default.
One email is sent containing all log entries at or above the filter level. For example, if warning-level entries an up are to be emailed, and two warnings and five errors occur, the resulting email will contain a total of seven log entries.
Zend_Layout instance may be used to generate the
HTML portion of a multipart email. If a
Zend_Layout instance is in use,
Zend_Log_Writer_Mail assumes that it is being used to render
HTML and sets the body HTML for the message as
Zend_Layout-rendered value.
When using
Zend_Log_Writer_Mail with a
Zend_Layout instance, you have the option to set a
custom formatter by using the
method. If no
Zend_Layout-specific entry formatter was
specified, the formatter currently in use will be used. Full usage
Zend_Layout with a custom formatter is outlined
$mail = new Zend_Mail();
// Note that a subject line is not being set on the Zend_Mail instance!
// Use a simple Zend_Layout instance with its defaults.
$layout = new Zend_Layout();
// Create a formatter that wraps the entry in a listitem tag.
$layoutFormatter = new Zend_Log_Formatter_Simple(
'<li>' . Zend_Log_Formatter_Simple::DEFAULT_FORMAT . '</li>'
$writer = new Zend_Log_Writer_Mail($mail, $layout);
// Apply the formatter for entries as rendered with Zend_Layout.
$writer->setSubjectPrependText('Errors with script foo.php');
$log = new Zend_Log();
// Something bad happened!
$log->error('unable to connect to database');
// On writer shutdown, Zend_Mail::send() is triggered to send an email with
// all log entries at or above the Zend_Log filter level. The email will
// contain both plain text and HTML parts.
setSubjectPrependText() method may be used in place
Zend_Mail::setSubject() to have the email subject
line dynamically written before the email is sent. For example, if
the subject prepend text reads "Errors from script", the subject of
an email generated by
Zend_Log_Writer_Mail with two
warnings and five errors would be "Errors from script (warn = 2;
error = 5)". If subject prepend text is not in use via
Zend_Log_Writer_Mail, the
subject line, if any, is used.
Sending log entries via email can be dangerous. If error conditions are being improperly handled by your script, or if you're misusing the error levels, you might find yourself in a situation where you are sending hundreds or thousands of emails to the recipients depending on the frequency of your errors.
At this time,
Zend_Log_Writer_Mail does not provide any
mechanism for throttling or otherwise batching up the messages.
Such functionality should be implemented by the consumer if
Zend_Log_Writer_Mail's primary goal is to
proactively notify a human being of error conditions. If those
errors are being handled in a timely fashion, and safeguards are
being put in place to prevent those circumstances in the future,
then email-based notification of errors can be a valuable tool.
Zend_Log_Writer_Syslog writes log entries to the
system log (syslog). Internally, it proxies to PHP's
closelog(), and
syslog() functions.
One useful case for
is for aggregating logs from clustered machines via the system log
functionality. Many systems allow remote logging of system events, which
allows system administrators to monitor a cluster of machines from a
single log file.
By default, all syslog messages generated are prefixed with the string "Zend_Log". You may specify a different "application" name by which to identify such log messages by either passing the application name to the constructor or the application accessor:
// At instantiation, pass the "application" key in the options:
$writer = new Zend_Log_Writer_Syslog(array('application' => 'FooBar'));
// Any other time:
The system log also allows you to identify the "facility," or application type, logging the message; many system loggers will actually generate different log files per facility, which again aids administrators monitoring server activity.
You may specify the log facility either in the constructor or via an
accessor. It should be one of the
constants defined on the openlog()
manual page.
// At instantiation, pass the "facility" key in the options:
$writer = new Zend_Log_Writer_Syslog(array('facility' => LOG_AUTH));
// Any other time:
When logging, you may continue to use the default
Zend_Log priority constants; internally, they are
mapped to the appropriate
syslog() priority
Zend_Log_Writer_ZendMonitor allows you to log events via Zend
Server's Monitor API. This allows you to aggregate log messages for your
entire application environment in a single location. Internally, it simply uses the
monitor_custom_event() function from the Zend Monitor
One particularly useful feature of the Monitor API is that it allows you to specify arbitrary custom information alongside the log message. For instance, if you wish to log an exception, you can log not just the exception message, but pass the entire exception object to the function, and then inspect the object within the Zend Server event monitor.
|Zend Monitor must be installed and enabled
In order to use this log writer, Zend Monitor must be both installed and enabled.
However, it is designed such that if Zend Monitor is not detected, it will simply act as
Instantiating the
ZendMonitor log writer is trivial:
$writer = new Zend_Log_Writer_ZendMonitor();
$log = new Zend_Log($writer);
Then, simply log messages as usual:
$log->info('This is a message');
If you want to specify additional information to log with the event, pass that information in a second parameter:
$log->info('Exception occurred', $e);
The second parameter may be a scalar, object, or array; if you need to pass multiple pieces of information, the best way to do so is to pass an associative array.
$log->info('Exception occurred', array(
'request' => $request,
'exception' => $e,
Within Zend Server, your event is logged as a "custom event". From the "Monitor" tab, select the "Events" sub-item, and then filter on "Custom" to see custom events.
Events in Zend Server's Monitor dashboard
In this screenshot, the first two events listed are custom events logged via the
ZendMonitor log writer. You may then click on an event to view all
information related to it.
Event detail in Zend Server's Monitor
Clicking on the "Custom" sub tab will detail any extra information you logged by passing the
second argument to the logging method. This information will be logged as the
info subkey; you can see that the request object was logged in this
|Integration with Zend_Application
By default, the zf.sh and zf.bat commands add
configuration for the
As noted previously, if the Monitor API is not detected in your
PHP installation, the logger will simply act as a
Zend_Log_Writer_Null is a stub that does not write log data
to anything. It is useful for disabling logging or stubbing out logging during tests:
$writer = new Zend_Log_Writer_Null;
$logger = new Zend_Log($writer);
// goes nowhere
$logger->info('Informational message');
Zend_Log_Writer_Mock is a very simple writer that records
the raw data it receives in an array exposed as a public property.
$mock = new Zend_Log_Writer_Mock;
$logger = new Zend_Log($mock);
$logger->info('Informational message');
// Array
// (
// [timestamp] => 2007-04-06T07:16:37-07:00
// [message] => Informational message
// [priority] => 6
// [priorityName] => INFO
// )
To clear the events logged by the mock, simply set $mock->events = array().
There is no composite Writer object. However, a Log instance can write
to any number of Writers. To do this, use the
$writer1 = new Zend_Log_Writer_Stream('/path/to/first/logfile');
$writer2 = new Zend_Log_Writer_Stream('/path/to/second/logfile');
$logger = new Zend_Log();
// goes to both writers
$logger->info('Informational message');


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Kuadra barstool, fabric seat covering, visibile "chains" stitches. Chromed or satinized steel tube frame 20x20 mm or chromed steel tube frame Ø16 mm. Two heights available: 650 mm or 800 mm.
Kuadra chair family with shell available in technopolymer, nylon, polycarbonate, genuine or regenerated leather, multilayer veneered bleached oak, wengé stained, ebony, zebrano or upholstered. Frame versions: steel tube Ø mm 16 or mm 20x20 or steel rod Ø mm 10. Kuadra stools, multilayer veneered shell available in bleached oak, stained wengè, ebony or zebrano finishes, horizontal grains. Chromed or satinized steel tube frame, round or square version. Available heights: 650 mm stackable or 800 mm. Central base and plastic shell versions available.
Since 1963 Pedrali, Experience and future Pedrali is an Italian furniture manufacturer founded in 1963 that develops durable and contemporary solutions for public spaces, office and home.


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10 hotels found in Niki
Result 1-10
Florina, Hanioti
6.2 km
Florina, Nikiti
Florina, Possidi
Florina, Ouranoupoli
Florina, Possidi, Kassandra
Florina, Nea Kallkratia
Florina, Kriopigi area
Florina, Kallithea area
After entering a search request the hotel room prices and availability are being downloaded real-time from approximately 30 hotel- and booking websites. If it is unexpectedly not possible to request the hotel room prices and availability from one or a few providers, or if one provider does not transmit the information to LookingforBooking after entering a search request, only the prices and availability from available providers are being displayed. If you want to see the full picture of all hotels at LookingforBooking, you should search without a date. Then you will be able to compare all hotels on their location and facilities.


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Finding an appropriate dentist can be intimidating,fortunately Los Angeles DENTIST understands that everyone has different needs. For some people, a dentist in Los Angeles has to have flexible hours. The good news is that no matter what you're looking for in a Los Angeles, California dentist, the list below can immediately help put you in touch with a great dentist in no time!
Calm Dental
Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, DDS
Los Angeles Dental
Leading Edge Dental
Arthur Glosman DDS
Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS - Century City Aesthetic Dentistry
Dental Emergency Los Angeles Dr. King
Kaleka and Brar Dental
Green Dental & Orthodontics
West Hills Smiles
A-Dental Center
Joseph Goodman DDS, DMD
Studio Dental by Alexander Ash DDS
Trident Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
University of Southern California School of Dentistry
Marine Martirosyan DDS (Pacific Dental Care)
Dr. Ruiz and Associates, Inc
Gevik Marcarian DDS
Southern California Dental Health Associates
Dr. Shervin M. Louie, DDS
City Dental Group: Katherine Galina, DDS
Canoga Park Dental
Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS
Dentex Dental, CA
New Smile Dental
United Dental Care
California Dental Group
Sam Muslin DDS
Famous Hollywood Dental Care
Dr. Kevin B. Sands, DDS
Alegria Dental Center
Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
Esthetic Smile Dental
Affordable Dental
Bright Now! Dental
West Coast Dental of Los Angeles
Robert Fields DDS
Grace Sun DDS | Sun Dental Group
Crystal Dental
South Bay Pediatric Dentistry
City Dental Center
Cynthia Cheung , DDS
Westchester Pediatric Dentistry
Smiles LA
Children Dental Funzone
Dustin Nelson, DDS
Marina Dental Care
Pasadena Family Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry
The Dental Care Center
Children's Dental World
Dr. James E. Rota, DDS
Dara Gashparova, DDS
Z Dental Group
New Image Dental
Wilshire Dental Care
Mid-Valley Dental Care
Payman Pirnazar D.D.S., M.S. - Pediatric Dentist
MOA Dental Group
The Dental Office Encino
For more Dentists in Los ANgeles,click here: http://us.wowcity.com/losangeles/?what=Dentist
Regular dental visits are important because they help keep your teeth and gums healthy. You should have a regular dental visit at least every 6 months.Your dental professional will check for cavities and to see if there is plaque or tartar on your teeth. A healthy smile makes you happy.


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|Safe Haskell
Use an email address as an identifier via Google's OpenID login system.
This backend will not use the OpenID identifier at all. It only uses OpenID as a login system. By using this plugin, you are trusting Google to validate an email address, and requiring users to have a Google account. On the plus side, you get to use email addresses as the identifier, many users have existing Google accounts, the login system has been long tested (as opposed to BrowserID), and it requires no credential managing or setup (as opposed to Email).
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Tom Arnold - MSN's secret weapon against Google
'Lovably flawed'
Last week Microsoft alarmed investors by saying it would spend $2bn more than expected to take on web rivals including Google.
The overspend led Goldman Sachs analyst Rick Sherlund to ask Microsoft's chief financial officer Chris Liddell whether Microsoft is building a secret weapon, a Google or a Yahoo!, inside the company. Liddell denied this.
Six days later, though, we can reveal the name of that $2bn secret weapon: Tom Arnold. The New York Times reports Microsoft has signed a one-year, "multi-million dollar" deal to produce a series of ten Web TV pilot shows called MSN Originals for the loss-making MSN. (Liddell clearly wasn't joking when he told Wall St Microsoft's investments in new areas "do add up.")
America's bullish Mr Funny is close to signing on the dotted line in one particular MSN Original, as a "lovably flawed pilot for a commuter airline", in a show billed as The Office meets Reno 911 meets Airplane. MSN Originals are being steered by Ben Silverman, producer of The Office and The Biggest Loser on US network NBC, and the man who helped bring reality TV to American audiences.
Microsoft appears to have put the failure of past MSN TV shows behind it. The company spent $100m on a web show called 475 Madison, described as a "dark comedy" about a New York ad agency, and on Project: Watchfire, a "serious" look at UFOs, during 1996 and 1997, when it viewed the internet as a garden it could put fences around and charge people to enter. Ahh, the early days of MSN.
The NYT article notes: "In November 1996, when MSN announced its transition from a proprietary service to a Web supersite, it unveiled a lineup of more than two dozen shows for what its executives - borrowing from the language of television - called a new season. In the ensuing months it found itself mimicking another tradition of the television business when it canceled almost all of the shows. Within a few years Microsoft had dumped nearly all of the original entertainment programming for more practical, utilitarian services."
Gayle Toberman, director of branded entertainment and experiences for MSN, reportedly speculated Microsoft had "invested too much too quickly in content" when neither the broadband connections were available or audiences exited.
We'd argue that the audiences still don't exist - not for the proposed MSN content, at least. Microsoft would be better advised to spend its money forging deals with the networks to bring existing hit shows to MSN - content like The Office (ironically) that people are paying Apple to watch - rather than trying to herd people towards its own brand of unproven content.
That would leave Microsoft to focus on its core business - building client and server software - and means turning MSN into a content middleman, not a producer, like any respectable, over the air download service.®
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I'll go ahead and say this is a 'thing' now; revamping literary classics to turn them into monster mashups. The newest book to the add to the pile is Sheri Borwning Erwin's "Jane Slayre". If you couldn't tell by the clever title, this is a simple case of turning Charlotte Brontes "Jane Eyre" into a vampire slayer. At this rate, we're only months away from "Of Mice and Monsters".
Are you an Anne Rice fan? Then this is good news for you. Bluewater Comics has announced that Ms. Rice will be the next subject of their Female Force line of biography comics.
While the title of "Red Sonja", Conan's flame haired female counterpart, was previously given to Rose McGowan and director Douglas Aarniokosk, those plans have been scrapped. In fact, they're even shopping for a new writer which pretty much spells out the fact that this latest reboot was a complete disaster. What could be seen as good news by some and questionable news by many is word that Millennium Films has now offered the role to Megan Fox.
In a completely unexpected turn, genre favorite Danny Trejo has announced plans to self finance a basketball drama. Focused on the Utah Jazz player Paul Millsap and his uncle/agent DeAngelo Simmons who kept the player off the streets of Louisiana, the film is tentatively titled "Ambition". Which is apt for Trejo's attempt at self financing this movie as well.


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text: Hallo Greg, Donnerstag, 2. April 2009, meintest Du: GL> On Thu, Apr 02, 2009 at 10:32:22AM +0200, Kilian CAVALOTTI wrote: >> Anyway, I was thinking about companies like Penguin or Scalable, designing >> their own hardware products, like Relions or JackRabbits, and not just >> reselling Supermicro boxes. Unless I'm mistaken on the fact that those systems >> are somewhat different from off-the-shelf boxes. GL> You would be mistaken. I can't name the Relion by eye, but there are a GL> ton of people selling the 48-disk building block that is Sun's GL> Thumper, which seems to be the chassis is of the JackRabbit. Sun GL> bought the hardware from someone else, and the deal wasn't GL> exclusive. Now there are probably multiple manufacturers. >> So, to get back to the original discussion, SGI disappearing from the >> landscape means one less option to choose from. GL> You think SGI designed the hardware for their non-shared-memory GL> clusters? I don't thnk so. SGI was reselling the SuperMicro Twin as a ClusterSolution... and so do many other "vendors" (Bull for example)... but why should one convince the customer that it is a "Bull NovaScale R422" or a "SGI Altix XE340" when it is in fact the same SuperMicro Hardware everybody else is selling? It is just to make marketing... i doubt that their hardware is any better than the parts you can get from Supermicro directly... Jan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://www.beowulf.org/pipermail/beowulf/attachments/20090402/721f2233/attachment.html>


text: I was experimenting with using channel bonding my twin eth ports to get a combined bandwidth of (close to) 2 Gbps. The two relevant modes were 4 (802.3ad) and 6 (alb=Adaptive Load Balancing). I was trying to compare performance for both. Before running any sophisticated tests by netperf etc. I just tried to copy a large file via scp and timed the two file-copies. Option1: from node1 to node2. Both nodes have their twin ports bonded together as bond0 with mode=4 (802.3ad). They are connected via a Dell PowerConnect 6248 switch. Configured the switch so that I have two LAG groups combining the two ports coming from the same node. LACP was turned on. Option2: from node3 to node4. Use mode=6 (alb=Adaptive Load Balancing) No special switch config. No LAG. No LACP. Result: For a 4GB file-transfer. Both modes took the same time; approx 1min26 sec. These results are very mystifying to me. I was expecting mode4 (802.3ad ) to be almost twice as fast since it is the only mode which truly aggregates the twin channels. It ought to be the only one effective for a peer-to-peer communication (mode 6 would only help while talking with more than one peer) Any comments? Also the net file transfer speed seems way lower than what I'd expect from a close to 2 Gbps connect; even accounting for the protocol overheads. Do other people have some numbers for me from their systems? -- Rahul


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Perhaps if I spend an hour—or at the most two hours, when I'm feeling really inspired—I'm done for the day and then there's the problem of what to do with the other twenty-two or twenty-three hours of the day. I feel I should be doing something important. But what?
I usually don't write autobiographical poetry, but this sort of turned out that way accidentally; I realized after I'd finished it, since in fact I did have a brother who died when we were both children.
[Ashbery reads "The History of My Life"]
I always wanted to go to France, ever since I was a child and read French fairy tales and writers like Balzac and Proust. It was just a thing I always wanted to do and ended up doing.
It took me a while to adjust to being in a country where a foreign language was spoken. My own poetry derives very much from hearing colloquial—or even worse, American—being spoken around me, especially in New York where you'd overhear strange things being said and I'd often incorporate them into poems. I didn't have that sort of cushion in France, and it took me a while to adjust and to learn how to write all over again without the background noise of American in my ears.
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Andre LeClair needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 56 designs submitted by 27 freelance designers.
An ad agency specializing in audio/video production, commercials and educational DVDs
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The agency uses the owners last names. Looking for a hip crisp, clean look. Currently, no logo exists
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The Central Park Conservancy offers weekly moderate to brisk walks led by the NY Walkers Club for people 18+ years of all abilities. This low-impact fitness program is perfect for those who want to get in shape, build muscle tone and strength, and increase cardiovascular health while enjoying Central Park's beautiful landscapes.
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We aren't sure when this happened but Wal-Mart is now carrying the Microsoft Surface Pro and RT tablets. You can also find the type and touch covers as well as adapters and power supplies for the Windows 8 tablets.
Online, Wal-Mart has the 32GB Surface RT for $349 or $449 with the touch keyboard. The Surface Pro is running $899 for the 64GB version and $999 for the 128GB version. Keyboards are running $129 for the type cover and $119.99 for the touch cover. The bad news is that it appears that supplies are limited.
As well as being available online, you may be able to find the Surface on store shelves. Windows Phone Central reader, William, reports that the Surface Pro and RT are on display at his local Wal-Mart in Lexington, Kentucky Wal-Mart.
It's nice to see the Surface tablets continue to expand availability and giving the tablet more retail exposure can't hurt. If you've spotted the Surface in your local Wal-Mart, let us know in the comments below.
Thanks, William, for the tip!
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If You Take Naps, You're Going To Die
Here's something brand new to worry about.
Researchers at Cambridge University in England did a 13-year study of more than 16,000 people and they found people who regularly take naps are much more likely to die young.
People who take naps are almost 33% more likely to die before age 65 than people who don't. Why? Well according to the study, people who take naps are twice as likely to die from a respiratory illness.
Now the real questions here are: do people who nap a lot develop breathing problems? Or do undiagnosed breathing problems make people tired and want to take naps? The researchers aren't sure.
Their big recommendation is if you find yourself taking a ton of naps, it's worth going to a doctor to get yourself checked out because you could have an undiagnosed breathing problem.


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Aden, ship, Between 1954 and 1964
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The P & O Steam Navigation Company ship Aden, photographed at the port of Napier, between 1954 and 1964, by Harold Martin West.
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By Kelli B. Grant
It's the mantra of online bargain hunters: Always look for a coupon code. But maybe no longer.
The new Couponomatic browser add-on from coupon and cash-back site BeFrugal.com automatically turns the coupon code box at more than 3,000 online retailers into a drop-down menu of available codes. Simply pick a code and click to apply, instead of laboriously opening a new window and conducting an Internet search for the retailer and the phrase "coupon code."
BeFrugal isn't the only game in town for this kind of technology — site DropDownDeals.com also has a browser add-on to automatically display available sales — but the real test comes down to the codes available, says Michelle Madhok, founder of sale site SheFinds.com. Some coupon sites list only deals the store authorizes them to list, meaning shoppers miss out on codes sent only to some shoppers. Others allow individual users to add codes they've received or stumbled upon, but don't check their validity. Jon Lal, founder of BeFrugal, says the site incorporates both store- and user-submitted codes, and promises $5 cash back if a code doesn't work.
The add-on doesn't work for every site, however. So even shoppers trusting that it has all the available deals may find they still need to Google for codes when shopping some retailers.
Senior consumer reporter and "Deal of Day" columnist Kelli B. Grant travels to Las Vegas to find the best, the worst, and the most hyped gadgets at this year's Consumer Electronics Show. Join her as she roams the exhibit floor for three days, with dispatches here and on Twitter @kelligrant.


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Just a item to take care of in regards to the site. We have added another advertising item to the sidebar, this one regarding Amazon.ca.
If you buy anything from amazon, we would appreciate it if you would click thru to their site using the link to the side as we would get some help for the site. (Same deal as we have with NHL shop Canada)
The google ads are still here, just at the very bottom should anyone be interested in what those throw your way.


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Bewertungsaufschlüsselung basierend auf
100 Bewertungen
5 am Juli 03, 2018
The Inn is beautiful in every room! Beds are comfortable, breakfast delicious! The place is immaculate and I was glad to take time looking at all in the Inn! Fred and Sally were wonderful innkeepers, truly going beyond what they needed to do to help me with my health and changed travel plans. I absolutely appreciated the extra time and energy they put forth to make my experience the best.
5 am Mai 10, 2018
We stayed two nights at The White House on Park Avenue. It was centrally located in Indiana so four couples from our family could spend the weekend together. The Inn was spotless, large rooms, and beautifully furnished. Fred and Sally are gracious and helpful hosts. The breakfasts served both mornings were truly amazing and elegant! We highly recommend this B&B for a relaxing and quiet stay.
5 am März 12, 2018
The hosts are the nicest people you have ever met. The food was great and the atmosphere was so relaxing. Will definitely go here again!
4,8 am November 15, 2017
I stayed at the White House for the second time when I had traveled to the Jasper-Pulaski Wildlife Area to see the sandhill crane migration. The hosts, as always, were very welcoming, and accommodating of a slightly late arrival due to the viewing time for the cranes. The room was beautiful, a hot tub was most welcom after spending the day in the cold, and an early breakfast to accommodate my early departure was wonderful - I have used their baked bacon recipe ever since my first visit! The White House itself is simply marvelous to view, with amazing details beautifully restored to their Victorian beauty.
5 am November 12, 2017
Our preferred place to stay when we visit family. Lovely rooms, great bathrooms with tubs and a delicious 2 course breakfast with a wonderful bread. A great value and very flexible owners!
5 am Oktober 19, 2017
We came in late from Chicago and our hosts were extremely accommodating. We hope to stay at this B&B again next year.
5 am Oktober 04, 2017
I absolutely loved this place! I have known the owners for about 14 years and they are just the most amazing people ever! The Bird's Nest was perfect for me; small, cute and quaint. The alcove seating was just adorable and I love old historic homes, especially Victorian style. The room was perfect, the bed was very comfy. The breakfast on Sunday was delicious. Sally asked me if I was allergic to anything while checking me in and asked if I drink coffee. When I said that I wasn't allergic and that I do drink coffee, she informed me that breakfast is served at 8am and coffee is ready by 630/700am. The orange french toast, sausage and breakfast fruit-tini was delicious! I am never picky on foods so whatever they would've served, I would've eaten! I definitely would recommend this place to anyone wanting a quiet respite away from the real world. This was my first time staying at a bed & breakfast and I can't wait to make a return visit. Thank you so much Sally & Fred! Love ya!
5 am Juli 09, 2017
Great historical house and host Fred! (Sally was on vacation but was checking on Fred)
5 am Juli 08, 2017
Welcomed into a quiet and lovely neighborhood with a well-appointed B & B hosted by a charming couple, my husband and I truly enjoyed our time at The White House on Park Avenue.
5 am Mai 30, 2017
The White House was a beautiful home. The period woodwork was beautifully preserved. The host was very friendly and helpful with restaurants in the area. The breakfast scones were amazing! I would go there again just for those!
5 am Mai 21, 2017
This was the best B&B I have stayed in. The room was large, the owner was friendly and knew the history of the house. I was in Rensselaer to research my genealogy which was semi successful so if I have to go again I would not hesitate to stay at the White House.
5 am Mai 17, 2017
Very accommodating to our later arrival, well furnished room and plenty of historical reading about the house and local college that is closing. ¿¿
5 am April 26, 2017
Our stay at the White House B&B was excellent! We would love to come back.
5 am Februar 26, 2017
The owners, Fred and Sally, are very hospitable and serve a delicious breakfast!
4,2 am November 21, 2016
Fred and Sally were great Hosts, enjoyed the sitting rooms on first floor and many antiques throughout. Had coffee and pumpkin bread ready for us at 5:00 AM to view Sandhill cranes and came back to a tasty breakfast.
3,8 am November 04, 2016
I was traveling from Chicago to Florida and was very late in leaving the city, contrary to my plan, but Sally was able to accommodate my arrival past midnight. Breakfast that morning was plentiful and on time. Lack of plain milk kept me from enjoying my coffee and the meal was rather heavier than I was used to. Choices would be appreciated.
5 am September 23, 2016
We've been coming to the White House for 7 years now, and fortunately still have several visits ahead of us between now and May 2017 when our youngest graduates from Saint Joseph's College. We have stayed in every room and love them all. Sally and Fred are wonderful hosts and have become great friends. Sally's breakfasts are to die for, and having home baked cookies in the room on each arrival is a delight. All rooms and the entire house is spotless and decorated with love and attention to detail. If it weren't for that little thing called tuition, we would consider adopting another child and sending him to Saint Joseph's so we could continue our visits. We not only highly recommend you stay here, we wouldn't consider saying anywhere else when we are in Rensselaer. Angie and Curtis Davies
4,6 am August 31, 2016
I spent two very restful nights in The Bird's Nest room. It was a very comfortable bed, and my hosts did a great job of "de-feathering" it, as I let them know ahead of time of my allergy to down & feathers. The hallway bathroom for this room is at the other end of the hall, but multiple hallway night lights and a fluffy robe were provided. Sally also cooked and fed us terrific breakfasts both mornings. She accommodated my food allergies (again, I let her know in advance), along with a gluten intolerance of another guest. Both Sally & Fred were delightful people, and wonderful hosts.
4,2 am August 23, 2016
We enjoyed the beautiful surroundings of this historic home. The owner was very friendly and made us feel very welcome. This B&B is a good value, probably because of it's location, but it was the perfect place for us to stop on our way to Michigan.
3,6 am August 14, 2016
What a terrific place to stay when visiting the Rensselaer area; this B&B is in a great location of town with a quite neighborhood. Fred & Sally are quite the hosts and really make you feel right at home. Super opportunity to take a step and feel back in time during a stay in this historic home.
5 am Juni 28, 2016
This was our second stay at The White House. Such a beautiful historical home. We love it there!
5 am Juni 27, 2016
great owners,great breakfast
5 am Juni 23, 2016
We very much enjoyed our stay at the White House. Though we were barely there long enough to sleep and eat breakfast, those needs were met very well. The house was very inviting and it would have been a very comfortable place to have spent more time. The hosts were warm and welcoming and very accommodating. It will definitely be our "go to" the next time we are in town.
4,6 am Juni 23, 2016
The White House is a lovely Victorian home and Fred and Sally are very gracious hosts. Breakfast was great - orange French toast, sausage and fresh fruit. The bed was very comfortable and the quality of air conditioning was much appreciated on a hot summer day. I would strongly recommend The White House for a stay in Rensselaer.
5 am Juni 06, 2016
Very accommodating
5 am Mai 04, 2016
Sally and Fred were very personable and the overall experience was outstanding. We would definitely stay there again.
5 am Mai 02, 2016
Thank you for the great service and wonderful stay. Always a pleasure to be a guest at such a wonderful home.
4,6 am April 27, 2016
The house was cute and so clean. The owners were great and very hospitable. Breakfast was delicious and it was a great place to stay in this town.
5 am April 13, 2016
It is always a pleasure to see Fred and Sally in their beautiful B&B
5 am März 27, 2016
We love Fred and Sally Berger and the White House on Park. We were married on Friday afternoon at this beautiful house and our family occupied three of the four charming rooms. We could not have chosen a more perfect place. We live locally and plan to return on our one year anniversary and every year after if we can.
5 am Januar 17, 2016
We enjoyed our stay at The White House on Park Avenue. The breakfast was wonderful and there was a different meal each day. Coffee was ready for us before our meal, so we could enjoy a cup and relax in the beautiful sitting room. We will be back to stay again!
5 am November 17, 2015
We were in town to see the migration of sandhill cranes, we left 5:00 in the morning and there was hot coffee and pumpkin bread for us at 5:00. We returned at 8:30 to a great breakfast. The rooms were very comfortable and the house was grand. We look forward to return and will make this a tradition to stay and to see the cranes.
5 am Oktober 19, 2015
Wow, Sally and Fred are such incredible hosts, they are family as soon as you walk in the door, even late as we did. Staying there for 3 nights wasn't enough so we will HAVE to go back to experience the great hospitality they provide. The atmosphere is just so warm and charming. The breakfasts are to die for each day and are served promptly at the predetermined times. Wow, can't wait for our next experience at the White House in Rensselaer, IN!!!
5 am Oktober 13, 2015
Our stay at the White House on Park was perfect. Cottage Retreat room with its oversized tub is the best and Sally's homemade cookies were a nice touch. The breakfast is another reason I love this place. Thanks Fred and Sally for making us feel right at home.
5 am Juni 17, 2015
Been here a few times. It suits my needs perfectly. I hope to make again next year!
5 am April 28, 2015
We stayed in the Rose Garden room. Impeccable!!! Very clean Comfortable, and authentic. The hosts personable and available but not intrusive. The breakfast was: superb, delicious, beautiful, well presented, timely, did I mention delicious, Ok so much for the rave. Try it you'll like it. OR buy it (It IS for sale) and keep the excellence going...
5 am Dezember 31, 2014
This is a very nice B&B and the proprietors are very pleasant and enjoyable people. I would highly recommend a stay.
5 am Dezember 18, 2014
This house was beautiful, and the furnishings and rooms were very comfortable. The couple was very friendly and breakfast was delicious and better than I expected. If I ever pass through Resselaer again, I will definitely be staying here!
5 am Dezember 17, 2014
It was our first time there and we couldn't have been more pleased!
5 am November 13, 2014
Outstanding hosts at an outstanding B & B! A place with character, history & charm.
4,8 am November 11, 2014
We thought we might come in late and received a phone call checking on our status. We were greeted warmly when we got there. Our breakfast was fantastic and we had a lot of fun and laughs talking with the other guests at breakfast. Highly recommended. We would go back if that way again.
5 am September 29, 2014
This lovely home has been restored to it's glory days and is the perfect get away place. Fred and Sally are very friendly and perfect hosts. If you're going to be in the area for a few days, don't hesitate to give The White House a try!
4,8 am September 26, 2014
Nice place and small town. Great place to walk around.
4,2 am September 03, 2014
Hosts were very gracious and accomodating. The room (Rose Garden) was beautiful and comfortable. Breakfast was very delicious. M. Smith
5 am August 27, 2014
Lovely house, friendly innkeepers and delicious breakfast.
5 am August 21, 2014
Top rating for this B&B. I needed a place to stay for 1 night for business in Morocco, IN and this was a great decision. The innkeepers, Sally and Fred were very friendly and informative about the area. Breakfast was excellent. I highly recommend this business or pleasure.
5 am August 12, 2014
Excellent B&B! Breakfast amazing. Wonderful, Caring owners, Top Notch all around
5 am August 02, 2014
This is a lovely B&B in the small community of Rensselaer, IN. The hosts have taken care of your every need before you even realize it. The decor of all the rooms (we've stayed in 2) have a Victorian elegance and are just beautiful and spacious, with all the modern updates required in the 21st century. The breakfasts are simply divine as is the company: the other guests and our hosts Fred and Sally. I can't think of a single improvement. Book a room and you'll see what I mean.
5 am Juni 30, 2014
A wonderful overnight stay for a couple. Rooms are beautifully furnished with turn-of-century décor that evokes a genteel lifestyle, yet the B&B does not feel like a museum. Personal photos and memorabilia of current owners add a homelike atmosphere. A well-maintained vintage baby grand provided much enjoyment for my piano-playing spouse and me. Breakfast was delicious and attractively presented.
5 am Mai 24, 2014
Very friendly and very helpful host and hostess. Beautiful home. Large, very comfortable bedroom and bath. Quiet neighborhood. Great breakfast at flexible time--we had to leave early for Cubs game, so had breakfast at 7:30, while honeymooners had breakfast at 9. Accommodated dietary needs of a Type 1 diabetic with a smile. This is a great place to stay.
5 am Mai 04, 2014
Beautiful, quiet, comfortable rooms. A welcome retreat after a long day's drive. Excellent breakfast. Highly recommend it.
5 am Oktober 30, 2013
We enjoyed staying here after our wedding! The room was clean and breakfast was amazing!
5 am Oktober 26, 2013
Fred and Sally were the friendliest, most helpful hosts we have ever dealt with. The facilities were wonderful, the breakfast was wonderful, and the hosts even helped with our itinerary. Bonus was their knowledge of the history of their beautiful house. We'll be going back next year.
4,6 am Oktober 23, 2013
It was like visiting old friends. Sally and fred really made us feel welcomed.. They even provided maps on how to get to destinations.
5 am Oktober 18, 2013
I have stayed at this B&B a few times now, and it just gets better every time. The Innkeepers are two of the greatest people you will ever meet. If you need anything, just give them a call and they are more than happy to try to help you. My husband stay in 'The Cottage' room and loved it. It's spacey and is perfect for a romantic weekend retreat. I have also stayed in 'The Bird's Nest' when I have traveled solo. It's very cozy and I would recommend the room if you are traveling solo. And the breakfast...Amazing. Sally's Mountaintop Bacon is great. Ask for the Fruitini when you stay there, and you won't be disappointed. I look forward to the next time my husband and I need a weekend to ourselves. :)
4,8 am September 29, 2013
We stayed here one night for our son's soccer game against St Joes. The home has been beautifully restored. The rooms were comfortable and roomy. The breakfast was awesome. They are willing to cook for vegetarians also. Would definaty recommend this place. Owners are very friendly and knowledgable.
5 am September 24, 2013
Stayed two mights in the cottage room and had a very relaxing stay.
5 am September 03, 2013
What a great place to stay! We will go back. This stay was for business and was excellent. The hosts were very helpful with the schedule we had to keep.
4,0 am August 15, 2013
We spent a wonderful weekend in this gorgeous home. Fred and Sally were gracious hosts, and they really made us feel welcome. They obviously make an effort to connect with each guest, as evidenced by the fact that so many guests appear to be "regulars" who come back year after year. Our only issue: the bathrooms are not for the claustrophobic! Still, if we are in the area again, we would definitely look into staying here.
5 am Juli 29, 2013
Very nice large room Excellent breakfest
5 am Juli 28, 2013
We had a relaxing and enjoyable 1 night stay in this beautiful B&B. Our hosts were pleasant and personable.
4,4 am Juli 18, 2013
We wanted a B & B for one night after escaping Chicago traffic. The White House was perfect for our needs about 45 miles south On I-65. The White House is just three miles from the interstate in a charming town. Our hosts were exceptionally gracious and hospitable. The inn is well over 100 years old, but remodeled to accommodate three-prong plugs and wifi. The rooms are huge with high ceilings and creative decoration. My wife was entranced by the beautiful antique furniture. Overall, our stay was wonderful and just what we needed. The only negative comment really does not reflect on the inn itself. We prefer basic breakfasts. I am sure that many people would love the quality fare set before us for breakfast, but it was just too rich for our tastes.
4,6 am Juli 01, 2013
We stayed at the White House the night of our wedding in Rensselaer. It was a perfect place to spend our first night as husband and wife. We were exhausted after the big day and the nice bathroom and tub was a perfect place to relax. It was also nice to wake up the next morning and eat breakfast with other friendly guests The owners of the B&B were very friendly and asked about the details of our wedding. I am a baseball fan so it was nice having a baseball conversation with Fred (one of the owners) and the other guest. Very wonderful experience overall and highly recommended! Perfect place to stay to see Fair Oaks Farms too!
5 am Juni 25, 2013
Great Host and Hostess. Good People. Breakfasts were outstanding. Bed was a delight .
4,6 am Juni 25, 2013
We were celebrating our 12th anniversary. We have stayed at many different Bed and Breakfasts. We found The White House on Park through Indiana Bed & Breakfast. We had no idea it was so close to our home. We were very pleasantly surprised. It was beautiful. We will definitely go back!
4,6 am April 03, 2013
Spent the night to attend a wedding. Beautiful home. Fred and Sally were very friendly and made us feel comfortable in using the common areas. Breakfast was outstanding. My teenage daughter was even impressed - not a small feat. I would most definitely stay again.
5 am Februar 18, 2013
If you want to have a slice of heaven you must try the White House. We both need a place to recharge or life and this fit the bill. The house was beautiful and relaxing. We ordered the fruit plate It just hit the spot after a long drive. The room was prefect. The breakfast was prefect ending to our stay. I just can't wait to return to White House. If you are planing to being in Indiana the White House should be on the top of your list
5 am November 12, 2012
Personal touches, especially those involving Sonny and Kathy, made our stay very, very pleasant. Outstanding all the way. Thank you very much.
4,4 am November 07, 2012
The interior of the "White House" seemed to glow with the warmth of a fire, though none were kindling in the fireplace at the time of our stay. The wood work is nothing short of art! We were happy not to be overwhelmed by Victorian clutter. The common rooms are furnished in a way that invites guests to sit, relax, read, visit, or whatever. Sally and Fred are friendly and gracious hosts. Our room was comfortable and well appointed. Breakfast was delicious! made more enjoyable by the comfortable, yet elegant dining room.
4,8 am Oktober 30, 2012
We stayed one night in October. The hosts were welcoming and made us feel right at home. Our room was spotless, cozy, nicely decorated, as was the whole house. Its in a quiet residential area. We would stay there again if in the area.
4,6 am Oktober 17, 2012
My 13 year old daughter and I delighted to find every aspect of the White House so well done! Staying here made our Mother/Daughter Night Out extra special!
5 am September 24, 2012
Beautiful Victorian house, gracious and friendly hosts, gorgeous bedroom, amazing breakfast - what more can you ask for? We were on the last leg of a week-long road trip, and this was the perfect ending. We'll definitely be back here the next time we pass through Indiana.
4,4 am September 03, 2012
I spent 2 nights in Fred and Sally's lovely house. It was certainly better value for money than staying at any of the local hotels. It's really nice and quiet, and although Rensselaer doesn't have much of a variety of places to eat the few that are worth the visit are in easy walking distance. O yes and thank you Sally for the lovely breakfasts, I was treated like a king.
5 am August 25, 2012
Stayed two nights at the White House on Park Avenue August 2012. WOW! What a gorgeous place! Comfortable beds, clean as a pin, quiet and elegant. Breakfast was scrumptious too. However, the best part for me was meeting Sally and Fred, the most accommodating hosts you'll find anywhere. These folks are the kind of people you want to have as your neighbors. Attentive, interesting and gracious. Truly lovely people. What more could you ask for? Stay here once and you'll throw rocks at the chain hotels from now on!
5 am August 01, 2012
Had a thoroughly delightful time. The innkeepers were pleasant, helpfuland uninstrusive. The wine and cheese plate was delightful. A definite bargain. Lovely house. "Downton Abbey in Indiana." Thank you.
5 am Mai 29, 2012
I reserved a room for two nights at this wonderful B & B for my visiting sister and brother-in-law. They were thrilled with the wonderful Rose Garden room, the delicious breakfasts, the general beauty of the entire place, and the graciousness and warmth of Fred and Sally Berger, proprietors. They remarked that it was really the most beautiful B & B in which they had ever stayed. Thank you, Fred and Sally, for giving my family members such a positive and memorable experience!
5 am Mai 29, 2012
My husband and I very much enjoyed our stay. The Bergers are excellent hosts, and the room was comfortable and cozy, and we loved our breakfasts. We also love the way the rest of the White House is decorated. I would highly recommend a stay at the White House.
4,0 am April 15, 2012
excellent in every aspect; felt at home, will definitely return on future business in rensselaer indiana
5 am März 21, 2012
We stayed one night in the room with the large whirlpool tub! We were greeted by Fred and Sally and given the grand tour. Our room was perfect in every way! We looked at the menus they provided us from local diners and we went on a dinner/movie date. The breakfast was superb!All of our needs were met and then some! Thank you!
5 am November 11, 2011
Fred and Sally are wonderful inn keepers who specialize in personalized, friendly service.
5 am Oktober 12, 2011
perfectly clean, delicious food (especially the mountaintop bacon!), incredible house, and friendly innkeepers. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
4,6 am September 28, 2011
Fred and Sally were wonderful hosts. If you never had a reason to visit Rensselaer, you do now. Thanks.
5 am September 27, 2011
We were not sure what to expect since we have never stayed a a bed and breakfast before. There were no vacancies at area hotels. We are glad to have found this gem. The restored woodwork throughout is so beautiful. We love older homes and their architecture. The innkeepers were so helpful and courteous. The homemade cookies at our bedside and the delicious home cooked breakfast served at the dining room table on china and with silverware were absolutely delicious! We plan to return there the next time we need to stay in Rensselaer, IN.
4,0 am September 20, 2011
I grew up in the Rensselaer area but never realized this lovely gem existed. What a lovely place to stay when going back for a visit. Thanks so much for the lovely hospitality.
4,8 am September 18, 2011
Friendly innkeepers. Great food. I recommend this B&B without hesitation. My bridesmaids and I stayed here prior to my wedding, and it was a wonderful stay.
5 am September 04, 2011
We had a very nice time!! Sally and Fred very nice and make you feel so welcomed. We made the trip down from WI to tour the Fair Oaks Dairy Farm. The location of this in is a perfect place to stay! If we ever come back to Fair Oaks Dairy we will stay at The White house again!!
5 am August 28, 2011
all of the above ! I have stayed at the White House on Park Ave. three time and all were just wonderful stays .I have been in all rooms except for one which will be the next time around . The most confortable beds you can lay on . Sally's breakfasts should be viewed in a magazine (banana bread to die for) Fred and Sally are so welcoming and make you feel at home you just dont want to leave. looking forward to my next stay!
5 am August 13, 2011
Fred and Sally are the best bar none! Sally can cook a breakfast compared to any 5 star chef
4,6 am August 08, 2011
My wife and I spent a night at The White House on Park Avenue on our way to Wisconsin. We usually prefer a bed and breakfast to a hotel and found that Fred and Sally do a B & B right! They welcomed us and made us feel right at home. They were very detailed and knew how to really care for their guests. My wife has several food allergies and they were so gracious in providing her a breakfast that she could eat. We would definitely recommend The White House and will stay there again if we are ever in the area in the future.
4,4 am Juli 20, 2011
My fiancé and I stayed here for a couple nights for our summer vacation. We stayed in the Bird's Nest room. It was quaint and cozy, but too small of a room for my fiancé. We wish there are more pictures on the B&B's website so we could see all aspects of the room including how far away the bathroom was from the bedroom. Beside that little hiccup, the rest of our stay was fantastic! Sally's breakfasts are phenomenal! She made a meal with yogurt-tini which has blueberries, honey, apples, and walnuts: it tastes delicious. My fiancé and I looked forward to breakfast everyday. Fred and Sally are hospitable, friendly, and respectful. The house is beautiful. We enjoyed our stay and we look forward to visiting them again.
5 am Juni 27, 2011
Wonderful hosts and accommodations. Great food and atmosphere. It could not have been better!!!
5 am Juni 16, 2011
This is my second stay but the first with the new owners. Sally and Fred provide an outstanding B&B experience. Delicious breakfast and the rare opportunity to stay in an amazing historic home. The room was well appointed and the freshly made cookies a welcome treat. It made my 35th High School reunion even more memorable. Cannot wait to come back. I shall not wait for the 40th reunion to return to the White House on Park! It is clear how much they enjoy the house and sharing it with others. Thank you so much the visit and all the information you shared.
5 am Juni 15, 2011
We had a wonderful 2-night stay at The White House on Park Avenue. When asked about our breakfast preferences, I said that I was trying to avoid carbs but that I would adjust my eating to their menu and did not expect it to be the other way around. Nevertheless, the afternoon before our second morning, Sally Berger made it a point to inquire what I would like to have and what I would probably not eat. I really appreciated this and also felt good about the fact that food would not be wasted. Both Sally and Fred were very gracious and my husband and I are looking forward to our next visit there. I am hoping to take my granddaughter there before the end of the summer.
5 am Mai 07, 2011
This was the first time I stayed at a Bed and Breakfast, and what a great first impression! I can's say enough about The White House. It was so beautiful, yet homey. Everytime I walked around the house I found something new and beautiful to look at. It was so peaceful. The hospitality was exceptional. Fred and Sally are so friendly and interesting to talk to. The breakfast was delicious, especially the yogurt tini and orange frech toast. Yum! I look forward to returning.
4,6 am April 11, 2011
The White House offers a wonderfully, warm, comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, and Sally and Fred are the epitome of gracious hosts. My family and I always enjoy our stays here and highly recommend this venue.
5 am Februar 09, 2011
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this relaxing, historic home. The innkeepers were fabulous and served a delicious, hot breakfast.
5 am November 14, 2010
We stayed there recently after a Purdue game. The room was very nicely furnished and very comfortable. The bed was great! The cookies and breakfast were delicious. We enjoyed a great dinner at a local restaurant in Rensselaer. Would love to come back again.
4,0 am November 10, 2010
Our stay in the Bird's Nest was very quiet and restful. We loved the homebaked cookies, the breakfasts were delicious and the house was very comfortable. It was also close to the Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Preserve where we watched thousands of sandhill cranes -just an easy 30 minute drive North of Rensselaer.
4,0 am Oktober 13, 2010
I arrived by car within the time bracket specified by the White House's website and parked under the porte cochere and was soon met by Sally Berger, who had been giving a piano lesson inside. She showed me the room I had chosen (the Rose Garden) and was even amenable to allowing me a different room, if I wanted it. The Rose Garden room was clean and decorated, I think, according to the White House's period--late nineteenth century. "The quiet won't bother you, will it?" she asked. For this business traveler, who would drive on to Chicago the next morning, the promised quiet was golden and did in fact happen. Just as important for me was that the bed was firm. Fred Berger, who appeared a bit later, and Sally later asked my preference, slightly early, for a time for breakfast and delivered (including french toast and bacon) perfectly the next morning in the White House's exceptionally pleasant dining room. I wanted a departure--a relaxing one--in an establishment off the beaten path and unlike the chains and found it at the White House in the good care of Fred and Sally Berger. W. D. B.
5 am September 16, 2009
Charming, peaceful and miles from the fast pace of the big city. You'll enjoy the tree-lined neighborhood, the town square and the local restaurants. But you'll love the quiet relaxation of the B&B, the comfortable spaciousness of the room and the delicious breakfast.


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Forget logic. Forget rationality in any sense. When was the last time you just had fun for the hell of it, consequences be damned? College? High school? Yesterday afternoon? Within the confines of bounded rationality, we look at the average transaction price of a new car—around $31,000—and say that we must get the biggest, most useful bang for our collective buck. Most people would end up with a larger car or a full-size pickup truck for that kind of money.
But there's another option: The second-smallest four-passenger car on the market today. That's the 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth for those of you not quite in the know. The Abarth is the antithesis of practicality. It's tiny, and it weighs about the same as the Beetle you once owned while in college. You remember, the car you had a long time ago before you gave up on fun and decided to become a grownup.
Fiat is banking on the fact that all hope isn't lost on the baby-booming and Gen-Xing customers who have enough money to plunk down on a plucky subcompact sporty runabout. Our job is to tell you if what's waiting at the other end for those self-proclaimed spontaneous, fun-at-heart people is worth the well-studied capital expenditure.
What We Drove
Not like it has to cost $31,100, it's just that ours did. The starting price for the 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth, the highest-performing version of the subcompact car, is $26,700, including $700 for destination and handling. Abarth models are amped up from the 100 horsepower in the standard Fiat 500 and 135 horsepower of the upgraded Fiat 500 Turbo to 160 horsepower, which is still less power than you'd get in a base-model Toyota Camry.
That said, the car is considerably lighter than most anything in your life, so it's decently quick. Among the options our tester included were leather-covered performance seats ($1,000), a Beats by Dr. Dre audio system ($700), a comfort and convenience package ($650) that features heated seats and automatic climate control, black mirror caps ($350), a lousy TomTom navigation kit ($500), and forged 17-inch wheels ($1,200) with all-season tires.
In crash testing, the IIHS gave the 2013 Fiat 500 an overall "Good" rating; the cabriolet has not yet been tested. On the practicality front, the Abarth can accommodate two child seats in the back, but installing them might be a bit of a chore. We recommend opening the top first.
The Commute
One thing about tiny cars is that they invariably have a tiny wheelbase, which is the distance between the front and rear axles. That, in effect, means that they're most likely going to be choppy over the road because there's less space to dissipate a bump. Adding to that inextricable fear of harshness is that the fact that the Fiat 500 Abarth has a stiffer suspension than any other Fiat model. So this thing ought to ride like a Conestoga wagon on its way across the Great Plains, right?
Well, it doesn't. In fact, giving credit where it's due, the 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth rides just as well as many far larger cars, a testament to the work that Fiat's engineers put in to make this car up to snuff for 'Mericans. With the exception of the car's warbly snarl of an exhaust note, not much of this car is overtly sporty when you're plodding along at normal speeds. The little 1.4-liter MultiAir turbo engine provides ample power, and both the clutch and five-speed manual shifter are as easy as can be to use. If you want an automatic transmission, you don't want an Abarth.
We actually fit three people in the car with surprising ease, one of whom was obviously in back, meaning that you don't have to give up on impracticality if you do, indeed, carpool to work each morning and decide this is the car of your dreams. You also don't have to be Lieutenant Dan, but it does help to have a shorter pair of legs if you plan on routinely sitting in back.
The Grocery Run
Like every other Fiat 500, this car is tiny, making it easy to park just about anywhere. Unlike other 500s, this drop-top has a real trunk instead of a hatchback. That means loading sheets of plywood, furniture (albeit not yet built), and other larger items is left to another car, or you opt for at-home delivery. For everything else, though, the 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth serves as a perfectly amicable little runaround car, braving the ardors of parallel parking and mall lots with limited struggle.
While fitting a week's worth of groceries into its trunk shouldn't be too much of a problem for a couple, shopping for just about anyone more than that means you have to start using the back seat for room. And if that's the case, you either have to be driving with few passengers or a good group of understanding participants. Hey, it's like everything else from Italy: When you're here, you're family. Or at least you're going to feel like it whether you want to or not.
The Weekend Fun
This is more or less the part that justifies the Abarth's massive price hike over the regular Fiat 500. The Abarth certainly isn't the fastest car on the road, but it makes a strong case for being among the most fun cars you can get for the money. There's some play in the car's handling, providing lean and pitch over the road, diving into hairpins with the sort of theater that you'd get from an old-school sport compact car like an early 1990s Nissan SE-R or Volkswagen GTI.
And it's accompanied by that boisterous exhaust note that never goes away. In fact it only gets louder as the engine revs build. It's best to shift before the car's 6,500 rpm redline, though, because the little turbocharged engine runs out of steam on the top end, leaving you to short shift to get the most out of this rambunctious mongrel.
Seeing as this is a convertible, if you pop the top, the fun don't stop. In fact, you get to hear more of that throaty exhaust note, which is a bit like seeing Rick Astley for the first time: A tiny little ginger guy who belts out deep, Luther Vandross-like croon. With less roof separating you from that noise, it makes you want to step on the throttle more and let the car sing. The unfortunate part is with the top's operation. It's not a true convertible, retaining the door frames of the coupe. When you lower the soft top, it takes two presses of the button, the top takes forever to go down, and when it's down, it blocks almost all of your rear view. There's also some noticeable chassis shudder over bumps that's not there in the stiffer coupe.
To put the top back up, it takes three button clicks, making it longer and more complicated than it was on the way down. Believe us when we say it's far worse in operation than written world could aptly describe.
Objectively, the 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth is an awful car. It's small, expensive, there's a bit of chassis flex that the hardtop model doesn't have, it's loud, the TomTom navigation system is awkwardly placed, the top blocks rear visibility when it's down and doesn't allow a truly open-air experience, and it really should be positioned as a Ford Fiesta ST competitor instead of being priced up there with the Mini Cooper S. There's no way to justify this car's cost when a BRZ or Focus ST can be had for far less coin.
That said, subjectively, this car is way up there on the fun-o-meter. It's much more enjoyable to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow, and this Abarth is some of the best proof yet. It makes mundane commutes enjoyable and gets fantastic fuel economy to boot. If that weren't enough, chances are if you do take the time to lower the top, you'll get plenty of thumbs up, people yelling "The Italians are coming!" in reference to Fiat's risqué new advertising campaign, and may even get a phone number or two.
This car is hugely flawed, but it's marvelous. If it were our money, though, as much as we like hearing the Abarth's exhaust growl with the top down, it's not much muted with the much cheaper hardtop. If we were going for a sporty, cute cabrio, the Volkswagen Beetle Turbo and Mini Cooper S would both be ahead of the Abarth on our list. But for $5,000 less, the Abarth hardtop is a much tougher act to beat. Then again, so are a good number of other cars that add some of that rationality back into the decision. Much as we hate to say it, much-needed rationality at that.
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2010 Catalyst Award Winners: Campbell's Soup, Deloitte LLP, Royal Bank of Canada, and Telstra
By Elisabeth Grant (Washington, D.C.)
Each year the Catalyst Award recognizes businesses that support women's advancement in the workplace. For 2010, Catalyst Awards were given to the Campbell Soup Company, Deloitte LLP, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), and Telstra Corporation Limited. See a list of the 69 companies that have won Catalyst Awards since 1974 on the Catalyst web site.
Companies apply for the award by submitting initiatives to Catalyst that promote "recruitment, development, and advancement of all women." The Catalyst Awards Committee then evaluates each initiative through on-site visits and "interviews and focus groups with executive management, high-level women, human resources professionals, and other employees at various levels." Through the evaluation process initiatives are judged on six factors (from the Catalyst web site):
- Business Rationale: There must be an explicit connection between the initiative and the business strategy.
- Senior Leadership Support: Upper management must demonstrate commitment to the initiative.
- Accountability: Formal monitoring mechanisms must support the initiative, measure its impact, and hold individuals accountable for results.
- Communication: There must be mechanisms for engaging and informing employees of the initiative and its business rationale.
- Replicability: All or parts of the initiative must be able to be implemented by other organizations and thus used as a model for change.
- Originality: Initiatives are compared against previous winners and must include elements that are innovative and provide new knowledge to the business community.
- Measurable Results: There must be documented evidence to demonstrate the impact of the initiative, and data must show improvement since the start of the initiative.
The four companies given Catalyst Awards this year underwent over 500 hours of review each to be judged worthy of these awards. These initiatives are meant to serve as models for other businesses and each will be available online to download on March 24, 2010, the same day as the Catalyst Awards Dinner at The Waldorf-Astoria in New York.
In a January Catalyst press release, Ilene H. Lang, President & Chief Executive Officer of Catalyst, said "These initiatives exemplify our Catalyst vision – 'Changing workplaces. Changing lives.' They impact the lives of employees, families, and communities by transforming organizations, and serve as models that inspire and encourage others to embrace inclusive workplaces that benefit women, men, and business."
2010 Catalyst Award Winning Initiatives
Below we take a look at each company's award-winning initiative for 2010.
Campbell's Soup – Winning in the Workplace, Winning in the Marketplace, Winning With Women
Campbell's Soup's initiative "has utilized employee engagement, knowledge sharing, and innovation to develop a culture of diversity and inclusion and support the company's overall plan to transform its workplace and marketplace performance." The initiative, which began in 2005, resulted in more women in positions throughout the company. Between 2005 and 2009 "women in executive roles increased from 21 percent to 25 percent. In manufacturing roles, the percentage of women and women of color plant directors and managers increased from 14 percent to 21 percent, and from 1 percent to 3 percent, respectively" (emphasis added).
Deloitte LLP – The Women's Initiative: Living the Lattice
Deloitte LLP, which also won a Catalyst Award in 1995, built this year's winning initiative on their Women's Initiative (WIN), which began in 1993.
"The Women's Initiative has fueled significant increases for women in leadership: women's representation as partners, principals, and directors has risen from 6 percent in 1995 to 22 percent in 2009, and representation of women senior managers has increased from 23 percent to 36 percent in the same timeframe. In addition, the gender turnover gap decreased from 7 percent in 1995 to less than 1 percent during 2009. Deloitte reached an additional milestone in 2009 when it surpassed the 1,000 mark for U.S. women partners, principals, and directors."
Royal Bank of Canada – Client First Transformation
This initiative from the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) "embeds diversity and inclusion (D&I) principles into its approach with employees, clients, and communities, reframing the company's business strategy to be more client-focused and revitalizing its corporate culture." Since launching in 2005, "women in executive roles (executive vice presidents, senior vice presidents, and vice presidents) increased from 35 percent to 39 percent from 2005 to 2009, and women's representation as corporate officers (senior vice president level and above) has grown from 27 percent to more than 30 percent during that same time period. Women in the high-potential talent pool increased from 31 percent to 43 percent, with 21 percent being visible minority women."
Telstra – Next Generation Gender Diversity
Telstra is Australia's largest telecommunications provider. Their initiative worked to "increase women's representation at senior and pipeline levels and engage men as change agents, creating an inclusive culture of mentoring and networking." The results of the initiative include: "for women in the pipeline (general managers, area managers, and managers), total share of promotions grew steadily from 29 percent in 2006 to 41 percent in 2009. Representation of women on the CEO Leadership Team increased from 6 percent to 31 percent, and the number of women corporate officers has grown from 31 percent to 35 percent during that same time period."
Catalyst says that it is "honored to be associated with organizations whose innovative and pioneering initiatives have proven so powerful in making change." And they look forward to more years of recognizing companies' efforts at promoting the advancement of women in the workplace.


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CAPSTONE YOUNG ADULTS is designed to grow close as family and become more than just church goers. Relationships are at the heart of everything we do; our relationship with Jesus, His Word and each other. The best way to find people who are of like-heart and mind is to join our Smallgroups.
Let me explain it like this…
A Smallgroup is a place you can be heard and hear from other people who are living life just like you.
It's a place to process what God is doing in your life.
A Smallgroup is a place to find strength when you are weak and be strong when others need your support.
Our Smallgroups meet on Wednesday nights at 7pm. We enter into worship in the main sanctuary and then make our ways to our living rooms for a time of fellowship and engaged conversation. Don't miss your opportunity to get plugged and find a group to "Do Life With."
Guys meet in: THE LOFT
Ladies meet in: THE LIVING ROOM


text: Somewhere in Southeast Asia there's an idyllic village full of smiling faces. It might be perched on precarious mountainside, nestled in a hidden valley or languidly swinging in a riverside hammock, but one thing is for sure—it's in Laos. The years of war and instability are gone, and Laos has emerged as a friendly, pristine destination luring intrepid travelers off the beaten path. Their reward? Wild elephants, ancient temples, vibrant markets, cave-hidden Buddhist statues and some of the best ecotourism opportunities on the continent. You can kayak, rock climb, spelunk, and bike; most popular of all are the community-based treks through green wildernesses and lush landscapes, where village homestays get you up close and personal with true Laotian living. Even in cities like Vientiane and Luang Prabang, the simple joy of Laos' laid-back lifestyle is never far from hand. Settle in and start to feel that blood pressure drop and those muscles loosen. That's easy living, and that's Laos.


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But while a little stress is normal, even optimal, too much can really affect out health. Here's our guide to stress-busting for the whole family - with tips for young and old to help deal with stress and make it work for you.
What is stress?
Stress is our body's natural response to pressure. When we're stressed our body has a "fight or flight" response and produces adrenalin which makes our hearts beat faster, our blood pressure rise and our breathing shallower. Our bodies are designed to deal with a little stress, and then to move on. We are not designed for continual stress.
A little stress is beneficial; for example, stress before an exam or a sporting game can spur us on to perform better. But too much stress can be very negative and can have a major impact on our health and wellbeing.
There are two things you can do to relieve stress. The first is to be prepared - and the second is to have an action plan to help relieve it.
How to avoid stress:
Make a plan
Whether it's a meal plan, a budget plan, a homework plan or a housework plan, writing everything down so you're prepared is a great way to avoid stress. This way you know what it is that you have to do, and how much time you have to do it.
Pack school bags and school lunches the night before, lay out school or work clothes so they're ready, have a daily checklist on the back of the front door so you know that's nothing's forgotten.
Say no
One of the greatest reasons we feel stressed is that we take on too much. So practise saying "No" and then say it! Say no to over-scheduling your children, say no to taking on too much work, say no to putting too much pressure on yourself.
Top stress busters for kids (and adults too!):
Breathe it out
Have your child sit down and place their hands on their belly. Get them to slowly breathe in through their nose and take their breath into their belly - blowing it up like a balloon. When it's full, get them to slowly breathe out through their mouth, and repeat.
And relax
This is a great bedtime routine. Have your child lay down and slowly get them to relax their body from their toes to their tongue. Ask them to "wriggle your toes… and relax", "wriggle your feet… and relax". Move up the body, paying attention to every part of the body, from their fingertips, to their tummy, to their forehead, their cheeks and their neck. Finish with the tongue - the hardest part of the body to relax!
Play that funky music
Playing music can be a great stress-reliever. Whether you dance around the room, or just enjoy it, music can be the perfect stress-buster. Work out what works for your child and you. Whether it's calming classical or fast, hard rock music. Let them plug in and chill out.
Say yes to yoga
Yoga practice is a great way to slow down and relieve stress - and it's a great way for the whole family to de-stress together. Buy a simple yoga DVD and spend 30 minutes once a week practising yoga together.
Sit down and calm down with meditation. Simply turn off all distractions and focus the mind and chill.
Get outside
Often the best relief for stress is to get outside. If homework, study, work or home life gets you stressed - then open the front door and go for a walk, a run, a ride, a skate or a surf. Breathe in the fresh air, take note of the sun on your face and the wind in your hair and enjoy the moment.
Make a mantra
Don't let stress rule you - rule it! Make up a few mantras to repeat during stressful times.
Try these:
- "I can do this!"
- "I am smart, I am strong"
- "I am happy, I can do this"
- "I enjoy a challenge, I can master this"
- "I love learning"
- "Yes I can!"
For adults:
Adults can also benefit from following the above stress busters for kids. But there's a couple more that are essential for a healthy, stress-free life:
Eat well
A health diet filled with all the essential vitamins and nutrients can help keep stress levels down. Nuts, vegetables and fruits, combined with lean meats, legumes and wholegrains are your best bet. Stress-eating or drinking can sap your body of essential nutrients, so think about what you eat. This also applies to your kids - healthy family meals are a great way to boost health.
Ensure you exercise
Regular exercise is the simplest stress-buster, but often we're too busy to exercise. Stamp this out. Mark out regular exercise times in your diary and calendar and don't break them. Pretend they're a dentist appointment, or some other unbreakable appointment. Just 30 minutes every second day is all you need. Whether it's a simple walk, quick exercise class, a bike ride, a swim - whatever you love - just do it!
Get enough sleep
Don't stay up burning the midnight oil to get everything done. Our bodies need the rejuvenation that a good seven to eight hours sleep provides. A lack of sleep can have a serious impact on your weight, your moods and your health.
Challenge yourself
Sometimes we get stressed because we're unsure of ourselves or our abilities. Knock this on the head by challenging yourself to achieve more - and plotting out a plan to help you succeed.
When is stress a problem?
A little bit of stress is normal. But if you, or your child, experience any of the following, see your GP to seek professional advice:
- Persistent stress that continues for two weeks or more.
- If you feel that stress is dominating your life.
- If you're turning to alcohol, food or drugs to help.
- If you're experiencing bouts of anger that affect yourself and others.