text:
35 Years Ago: Queen Release 'Jazz'
Queen's final album of the '70s was the musically eclectic but spartanly named 'Jazz.' And while it would predictably add to the band's winning streak by spinning off several hit singles and topping charts around the world, it remains one of the most distinct records in the band's discography.
For starters, 'Jazz' was the first of several albums recorded, for tax purposes, outside of Queen's British homeland (beginning in Zurich, Switzerland, and concluding in Nice, France), and the last to feature a co-production credit by Roy Thomas Baker, who collaborated on their early records, after a two-album absence.
So maybe these new surroundings (and maybe even the symbolic end of an era) had something to do with inspiring the daunting breadth of musical diversity spread across the generous 13 tracks finalized for 'Jazz' -- songs like Freddie Mercury's bombastic opening nod to his exotic Farsi origins with 'Mustapha,' John Deacon's heavy-metal outburst on 'If You Can't Beat Them,' Brian May's dalliance into sultry music-hall swing on ''Dreamer's Ball' and Roger Taylor's disco-funk escapades on 'Fun It.'
On top of this embarrassment of democratically distributed songwriting riches, Mercury and May delivered their reliable and chart-conquering one-two-singles punch on the playfully infectious 'Bicycle Race' and riff-powered hilarity of 'Fat Bottomed Girls' -- though women's-lib groups of the day weren't all that amused.
As a way to fix these singles in record buyers' minds -- and perhaps to counter the album sleeve's rather dour, black-and-white demeanor -- Queen included a large and colorful fold-out poster, depicting dozens of bare-naked models riding their bicycles around London. No wonder then that so much irresistible music and provocative imagery helped make 'Jazz' one of the most beloved albums among discerning Queen fans.
Hear Queen's 'Jazz'


text: On Wed, 2 Apr 2008, Joe Landman wrote: >>> Remember the size of our market is pretty small -- a few thousand installs >>> would have a pretty significant impact in this space although within MS >>> that may qualify as an embarrassing product failure. >>> >> >> According to the latest reports from IDC and others, the HPC server >> market is 20% of the total server market, and it is fast growing >> segment. Will reach 30% in 2 years or less. The virtualization effect > > It is also worth noting that aside from HPC the server market was flat. HPC > is a $15B USD market, which while the USD is dropping, I think the market > growth is driven in part by the fact that HPC is fundamentally an enabling > technology. > >> helps with this % increase as it reduces the number of servers in the >> EDC segment. You can also check IDC report on InfiniBand - it is growing >> fast, and one of the reasons is the growth of the HPC market. The HPC >> market is not small at all, and it is growing very fast. This is the >> reason driving the big vendors. > > I would expect storage and data center backbone to be driving IB and 10 GbE > (in addition to clusters). It is a market that will be growing with the affluence of various parts of the world, as well. Silicon India published an article maybe yesterday projecting India as either the number two or number three global economy in a surprisingly short time -- behind China as number 1 and MAYBE behind the US as number 2. They do have the (human) numbers, and there is considerable entrepreneurial energy there these days, as the money they are bringing home from providing cheap remote programming and support is showing up invested in all different levels of industry. The interesting question will be whether or not Microsoft can win much of these emerging markets. These are not deep pockets, and linux is free (in addition to doing a better job of nearly everything, but free is pretty important in India in particular). rgb -- Robert G. Brown Phone(cell): 1-919-280-8443 Duke University Physics Dept, Box 90305 Durham, N.C. 27708-0305 Web: http://www.phy.duke.edu/~rgb Book of Lilith Website: http://www.phy.duke.edu/~rgb/Lilith/Lilith.php Lulu Bookstore: http://stores.lulu.com/store.php?fAcctID=877977

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Shore Line East expands train service
Shore Line East is expanding train service to Old Saybrook and New London as part of a new spring schedule announced Friday by the state Department of Transportation.
The announcement was made before two Metro-North trains collided near Fairfield Friday night. It was unclear Friday how the accident would affect Shore Line East service. Shore Line East, which synchronizes its schedule to Metro-North's in New Haven, canceled several westbound trains to New Haven Friday evening, according to its Twitter feed.
The Shore Line East's expanded service includes new weekend train service to Old Saybrook, new weekday late-morning service to Old Saybrook and New London, and two special Friday-only trains between New Haven and Old Saybrook.
The expanded service, along with changes to train departure and arrival times, is scheduled to start today, though Friday's train derailment could disrupt some service.
"This service has been contemplated for some time and is based on needs that have been voiced in southeastern Connecticut by commuters, state and local officials and public transit advocates," DOT Spokesman Judd Everhart said.
Four new trains are being added to the weekday schedule, including two trains each to and from New London and Old Saybrook. Trains will depart New Haven at 9:12 a.m. for Old Saybrook and at 11:02 a.m. for New London. Trains will depart Old Saybrook at 10:55 a.m. for New Haven and depart New London at 12:15 p.m. for New Haven.
The two Friday-only trains will leave New Haven at 2:10 p.m. for Old Saybrook and depart Old Saybrook at 3:05 p.m. for New Haven.
Shore Line East is adding three trains to each weekend day, for a total of 19 trains to be operated each weekend day to and from Old Saybrook.
Additional weekend service to and from New London is anticipated in the near future. Amtrak, which owns the line between New Haven and New London, has submitted an application for the additional service to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Approval is required because of the rail bridges crossing water between Old Saybrook and New London. Bridges cross the Connecticut River, Niantic River and Shaw's Cove in that area.
Shore Line East trains are owned and operated by the DOT under contract with Amtrak to provide daily rail operations. It provides about 500,000 passenger trips each year, operating nine stations in eight towns, Everhart said.
Commuter operations began in 1990, serving seven stations along the 33-mile segment of Amtrak's Northeast Corridor between New Haven and Old Saybrook, Everhart said. The service was extended to New London in 1996. A second station at State Street in New Haven was opened about 10 years ago.
For a complete list of train times and services, visit www.shorelineeast.com.
Stories that may interest you
Groton voter registration session to be held April 29
The Groton registrars will hold a voter registration session from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 29, at the Groton Human Services Building, 2 Fort Hill Road.
Have unused medications? Here's where you can drop them off this Saturday
Several local agencies will accept unwanted medications Saturday as part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Re-anchoring the square
Workers from Mystic Shipyard re-install the restored anchor at Liberty Pole Square in Mystic Wednesday.
In the Schools: ELHS student attends All Eastern Honors Music Festival
Clarinetist Shauna Kim was accepted based on her performance score from the 2018 All State competition, where she scored 240 points.


text:
HIV Mutations
Part of A Guide to HIV Drug Resistance
December 2009
HIV mutations occur naturally all the time in everyone with HIV, whether or not they are taking medications. If you didn't need medications to treat HIV, mutations wouldn't matter that much, since mutations generally don't make the virus more aggressive.
But, as you'll see later on, mutations matter because eventually almost everyone with HIV needs treatment. Certain mutations can enable HIV to thrive despite the presence of medications in your body.
Copyright © 2009 Body Health Resources Corporation. All rights reserved.
This article was provided by TheBody. It is a part of the publication A Guide to HIV Drug Resistance.
The content on this page is free of advertiser influence and was produced by our editorial team. See our advertising policy.
Most Viewed Articles


text:
The release date for Battlefield 1's new DLC, They Shall Not Pass, has been announced — the French army should arrive on March 14 for Premium Pass players and March 28 for non-premium players.
Here are the features coming with They Shall Not Pass.
French Army
Somehow left out at release, the French Army will be marching its way into Battlefield 1 with the coming expansion on March 28.
Many were not happy with the French being sidelined and many threatened to boycott the game until they were released. Even before the game officially launched, DICE was forced to announce details about their first DLC for damage control.
Easter Egg Hunt
The Battlefield 1 Telegraph easter egg hunt is continuing into They Shall Not Pass as players on the Community Test Environment have found a zombie-sounding creature in an isolation chamber within the new map Fort Vaux.
If you're planning on jumping in on the hunt when the DLC comes out, be sure to follow this guide to getting the "A Beginning" dog tag.
New Elite Class
The Trench Raider Elite Class makes its way onto the battlefield in the coming DLC. The class features a Raider Club melee weapon, but possesses a powerful grenade arsenal to dispose of grouped enemies within the trench lines.
New Game Mode
They Shall Not Pass will also include a new game mode: Frontlines. The mode will be more of a push-and-pull style where both teams fight over the objective. Once an objective is captured for your team, the point will move towards the enemy spawn and vis-versa.
You can find more information about the new game mode here.
New Weapons
- Ribeyrolles 1918 — Assault
- RSC M1917 — Medic
- Lebel Model 1886 — Scout
- Chauchat — Support
- Sjögren Inertia — Assault
New Maps
There will be four new maps to fight through in the new DLC — from a fiery uphill battle in Verdun Heights to the once tranquil village of Soissons.
- Verdun Heights
- Fort de Vaux
- Soissons
- Rupture
New Behemoth and Tank
As speculated previously by many players, a new Behemoth lords itself over its enemies. The Char 2C — a French machine of war — is heavily armored and ready to impose its dominance on the battlefield.
Another new land vehicle will make its mark on the warzone — the St. Chamond. The Allied tank should be playable in all new maps. The St. Chamond was one of the most heavily armed tanks of the war. What's more, you can call in artillery strikes on your position with carrier pigeons.


text:
19,074 visitors visualized
People with no clothes on
Over 18,000 people without their clothes all in one place. Want to break this record? The photo above illustrates what handelsregister.de meetup would look like if all 19074 of handelsregister.de daily visitors met in one place... nude. In addition to that, since handelsregister.de has more than 18,000 visitors, this meetup would also set a new world record.
View Site Details


text:
Photographer Nina Röder creates Mutter Schuhe (Mother's Shoes), a series that through a variety of portraits visually explores the evolution of three generations of women: her (Nina Röder), her mother, and her mother's mother. All three women are wearing Röder's grandmothers clothes and they are sitting around in the old rooms of her (Röder's) mother's childhood home. All women maintain more or less the same expression, one of nostalgia for the most past, as they reenact mundane activities throughout the home. Through her choices of clothes and props, the artist is looking to explore how different individuals, her family, recall the past and how it evolves as time wears on.
"The personal narrative of my mother and my grandmother effects my life in a very dominant way: Almost every artwork I've done so far is influenced by conscious or unconscious aspects of family stories. For example, my grandparents were expelled from Bohemia (now Czechia) after the Second World War so they lost everything they had. I guess that is the reason why my grandmother now is keeping all her old clothes or furniture from the last 40 years. Almost all my 'models' are wearing clothes from my grandmother."
(via Feature Shoot)


text:
A Boca Raton, Florida couple has taken in dozens of foster children with nowhere to go after Hurricane Irma. Marc Bell and his wife Jennifer have the room in their home and the care in their hearts to help the children who were forced out of their emergency shelters after the hurricane.
"At noon yesterday, we got a phone call from the SOS Children's Village Florida saying we need help," Marc Bell said. "We've been evicted from our shelters and we don't know where to bring the kids, and we're not getting any help from the county what do I do? And I said bring them here."
The children's foster care community in Broward County is without power.
"They were hungry. They were tired. They lived in the gymnasium for a week. They hadn't showered for a week and you saw how excited they were."
The couple has pulled out all the stops to keep the children happy and occupied during the ultimate Irma sleepover.
"Today, we had manicures for the little girls," Marc Bell said. "We got Bobby the balloon guy coming later to entertain them. Yesterday during dinner, we had a singer come who plays guitar and sang songs with them."
The Bells say they never thought twice about taking the children in.
"They don't have a mom or a dad so they're scared, and then their house parents, even know they're there for them, they're scared too. So to have these kids feel welcomed and to just feel comfortable, as a mom it just makes you feel like you're doing something good. It's knowing that later on these kids are going to look back and they're going to want to help someone else."
SOS Children's Villages Florida, the foster care community the kids are from are looking for donations to help get these kids back home.
If you'd like to help them you can donate here.
Our affiliate WPEC Channel 12 News in West Palm Beach, Fl contributed to this story.


text:
Be the first to review this product
Availability: In stock
Need assistance, call 08450 743 753.
5 Day return policy
Free Delivery on orders over £100
Universal Site Supplies Ltd are suppliers of a vast range of construction and safety products to the construction industry, offering next day national coverage. Trading since 2008, we offer over 45 years of industry experience.
Free Delivery for orders over £100
Trade Accounts Available
45 years of industry experience
© 2018Universal Site Supplies Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
eCommerce by Webwax


text:
Jaci Velasquez to Release Christmas EP
Popular Christian vocalist Jaci Velasquez will release a three-track Christmas/New Year's EP titled "Open House" next month, announced her record label, A'postrophe Records.
The EP, to be released Oct. 30, includes well-known Christmas song "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear", an original Christmas song titled "Quiet Christmas Night," and also a Velasquez version of "Auld Lang Syne" – the popular New Year's song.
"I haven't released a Christmas album since 2001 and with so many great things happening in my life - a husband I love and a new baby on the way - I thought of no better way to celebrate my favorite holiday that to share a few of my favorite Christmas songs," Velasquez exclaimed.
The 27-year-old songstress, who last December married Nic Gonzales from Christian band Salvador, is expecting her first child, a boy, this November.
"This has been a great year!" exclaimed the proud parents-to-be, in a released statement. "2007 promises to be even better with the arrival of our first child. We're thrilled and already feel creatively inspired by our son."
Velasquez is also featured in a brand new recording titled "Loved By You" on Max Lucado's "3:16 - Songs of Hope" CD, which was released last week.
The album is a companion CD to the new book from New York Times best-selling author Lucado.
In addition to featuring Velasquez's brand new recording, "Loved By You," the album also includes the contributionis of award-winning recording artists Third Day, Alison Krauss, Michael W Smith, Chris Tomlin, and many more – all of whom shared musical tributes to the message of John 3:16 for the album.
Velasquez's "Loved By You," meanwhile, continues to gain momentum in Christian radio and the bonus DVD will feature highlights of the songstress in the studio as she recorded the song.
Velasquez is currently finishing up the recording of her new studio record, which will release on A'postrophe Records/Word Distribution on Mar. 18, 2008.
On the Web: More information at www.jacivelasquez.com.


text: Dholavira is one the famous city in Gujarat .There are many types of Hotels in Dholavira which are available for online booking. You can choose Resorts in Dholavira and book best hotels at a reasonable rates with Indiahotelsroom.com . You can view all these amazing places at Dholavira by staying there in some good hotels comfortably Dholavira , You can book Resorts in Dholavira well in advance and live comfortably during your holidays in season time at discounted Price.


text:
My Follow Friday entry this week is Everything's Relative - Researching Your Family History. Cindy's blog was one of the first I began following after I found We Tree and started my own genealogy blog. Her blog is what mine wants to be when it grows up!
Her Saturday Shout Out posts have introduced me to new blogs to subscribe to and are also a great way to thank those who leave comments on her blog at the same time!
Her posts on You Never Know Who You Might Meet At The Flea Market have me on the edge of my seat waiting for the next update....does Cindy discover that she is really related to the flea market vendor.....is she able to locate the families of the little girls in the photos.....to read the ending of this saga you must subscribe to Cindy's Blog!
"Family faces are magic mirrors. Looking at people who belong to us, we see the past, present and future." -- Gail Lumet Buckley
Friday, April 2, 2010
Follow Friday - Everything's Relative
Posted by Lisa Swanson Ellam at 2:00 PM
Labels: Follow Friday
2 comments:
Thanks for sharing this one!ReplyDelete
Bill ;-)
Author of "Back to the Homeplace"
Lisa thanks so much for your kind mention this week! I really do appreciate it. Unfortunately I've been wrapped up with Easter and Spring Break has Sprung in my home. I hope I can get somewhere this week with the photos and my new friend Dave from the Flea Market... stay tuned! Thanks again! -cindyReplyDelete
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Kent County, Michigan
701 Ball Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm, (616) 632-6100
17th Circuit, 61st District, Probate
180 Ottawa Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 632-5220
Not finding what you need? Check out our complete list here.
View All Online Services »
View All Departments »
Kent County Sheriff Department
701 Ball Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm, (616) 632-6100
Kent County has six District Courts covering the following jurisdictions:
17th Circuit Court, 61st District Court, Probate Court
180 Ottawa Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 632-5220
The Health Department encompasses a wide range of programs and services. Visit the Department's homepage for more resources.
Health Department
The server is temporarily unavailable due to an
internal error. Please notify the system administrator
of this problem.
Date: 2019-04-24T18:44:02.245+00:00


text:
Dr. Liu's laboratory investigates the molecular mechanisms of leukemia, a cancer of blood cells. His group has a particular interest in the genetic control of hematopoiesis, or blood formation, through which hematopoietic stem cells differentiate into all mature blood cells in the circulatory system. Leukemia is an example of hematopoiesis gone awry. When it develops, the body produces large numbers of abnormal blood cells, or leukemia cells.
Leukemias are frequently associated with chromosome abnormalities such as translocations, inversions and deletions. One form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is associated with an inversion of chromosome 16. Dr. Liu's laboratory found that this inversion generates a fusion gene between the CBFB and the MYH11 genes.
To study CBFB-MYH11, Dr. Liu's group generated transgenic mouse models. Using these models, they demonstrated that the fusion gene blocks normal hematopoiesis, leading to AML susceptibility. In addition, they have identified CBFB-MYH11 target genes during leukemia development. His group was able to identify and study leukemia initiating cells, which may be responsible for relapse after treatments.
Moreover, Dr. Liu's group is developing and testing novel anti-leukemia compounds that may lead to targeted therapy in the future. Dr. Liu's group also uses zebrafish as a model to study hematopoiesis, with genetic and genomic approaches. They use zebrafish to study the hematopoietic roles of transcription factor genes that are important for leukemia. Such studies enhance our understanding of leukemia.
Finally, Dr. Liu's group has an interest in modeling human diseases using induced pluripotent stem cells or iPSCs, with the hope of studying disease mechanisms and developing cell-based therapy. The primary focus of the iPSC studies has been the familial platelet disorder, a disease manifested by impaired platelet development and function, as well as increased risk of leukemia.
Dr. Liu received his medical degree and residency training in internal medicine in Beijing, China. He then earned his Ph.D. in human genetics from the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. He received his postdoctoral research training at the University of Michigan before moving in 1993 to NIH's National Center for Human Genome Research, renamed the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) in 1995.
He has remained at NHGRI - appointed initially as a senior staff fellow, then as a tenure track investigator and since 2001 as a tenured senior investigator. Dr. Liu has been the head of the Oncogenesis and Development Section in NHGRI since 1995. In May 2011, Dr. Liu was appointed as the deputy scientific director of NHGRI. The main focus of Dr. Liu's research over the years has been the mechanism of leukemia development at the molecular level, using genetic and genomic approaches.
Dr. Liu discovered that a CBFB-MYH11 fusion gene is the product of chromosome 16 inversion, a common chromosome abnormality in human acute myeloid leukemia. Using animal models, Dr. Liu has illustrated the importance of CBFB-MYH11 for leukemia development, and how this fusion gene works. His group has also made important discoveries regarding the normal functions of several important leukemia genes.
More recently, Dr. Liu's lab has focused on developing targeted treatments for leukemia. Dr. Liu has received several honors for his achievements, including NIH Director's Award and elections to the American Society for Clinical Investigation and the Association of American Physicians.
Last Updated: January 6, 2015


text:
Central Connecticut senior Sam Alexander was named Northeast Conference Athlete of the Week on Tuesday evening. The Waterford, CT, native traveled to the West Coast last week in search of a NCAA Regional qualifying time.
Alexander's recent 10K performance at Stanford's Palo Alto Invitational is evidence that the NEC Outdoor Championship meet record will be in jeopardy come May 5-6 in Emmitsburg, MD. The Blue Devil harrier, who claimed the individual title at the 2011 NEC Cross Country Championships, finished the 10,000m run in 29:21.06 to immediately catapult himself atop the NEC leader board.
The time, which is far better than the qualifying standard for the regional IC4A Championships, ranks ninth overall in the entire NCAA East Region. Moreover, Alexander's latest 10K performance broke a 30-plus year old program record and is also 10 seconds lower than the meet record that FDU's Sam Chelenga ran at the 2007 NEC Outdoor Championships.
Alexander and the Blue Devils will be in split-squad action on April 14th, members of the squad will be competing at the UMass Invitational and at the Bucknell Invitational.


text:
This has been flying around Sailor Bob for a while, but there's no reason that only the SWOs can partake in this GREAT deal!
If you have an American Express Card and you're Active Duty, you NEED to contact this number 1 (800) 525-3355 and ask about the military benefits; specifically applying/upgrading to the Platinum American Express AND waiver of annual fees.
To make things even better, if you've been with American Express, they will retroactively waive any fee that you've paid on your account since you've had an American Express on Active Duty.
I was skeptical about this at first but figured that I might as well ask. Sure enough, I was able to get everything taken care of in about 15 minutes today.
Originally Sailor Bob was attributing this to the Servicemember Relief Act, but that's not what it is; it's just an Active Duty Benefit that American Express extends.
At any rate, just wanted to share. This isn't a scam. In fact, there's over 90 posts on Sailor Bob talking about how great this is if you don't believe me.


text:
crifici brauchte ein neues Print oder Verpackung Design und hat einen Wettbewerb auf 99designs gestartet.
Aus 49 Designs von 12 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
Last Call Delivery
Last Call delivers beer, wine & liquor to homes across Ottawa.
Last Call Delivery targets people 19+ years old who either don't have cars or who are too busy to go buy their alcohol, such as students and busy parents.
This flyer will be delivered to houses and apartments covering various demographics.
· This is a 4" x 6" double sided colour flyer that must include the following components:
· Last Call Delivery logo
· only $6.75
· FAST beer, wine, and liquor delivery
· UPDATED: call now: 613-820-2424 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 613-820-2424 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or order online: lastcalldelivery.com
· Mon - Sat 9:30am - 9:30pm & Sun 11:30am - 4:30 pm
· licensed under the A.G.C.O.
- the attached .jpg is how the logo should look but no EPS version of this is available, so we've attached an EPS file that contains the logo in another use for recreating the look of the .jpg image
· Generic (unbranded) beer, wine & alcohol product images/graphics in delivery form: i.e. case of beer, bottle of wine - not glass of beer, not glass of wine), or any other image/stock photography can be used
· Don't base your design on the look and feel of the website as it will be changed to match the design of the winning flyer.
· Looking for a new look and feel that has wide appeal
Required file formats of final design to follow tomorrow


text:
Manage your account and access personalized content. Sign up for an Oracle Account
Access your cloud dashboard, manage orders, and more. Sign up for a free trial
Oracle Application Integration Architecture (AIA) delivers pre-built integrations as either direct integrations or process integrations packs.
Oracle AIA provides an open, standards-based approach for organizations to integrate end-to-end business processes across a broad range of custom, Oracle or third-party applications.
Oracle AIA is built on Oracle Fusion Middleware's market leading SOA and BPM products. These products deliver a comprehensive SOA & BPM infrastructure for connecting heterogeneous applications. Learn more about Oracle's SOA and BPM Products.


text:
Medcompare is no longer online
Please visit our other sites:
OphthalmologyWeb is an informative, educational and dynamic online community space for eye care physicians from each of the subspecialties to connect, learn and enhance their knowledge base and practice.
OptometryWeb is the ultimate online resource for optometrists, where optometrists can connect and discover peer-driven, subspecialty-specific content.
Biocompare is the leading resource for up-to-date life science product information, reviews, videos and new technologies. Including specialized search tools like the "Antibody Search Tool", Biocompare provides a comprehensive life science search engine and detailed specifications for over 3 million products.


text:
Great Views, ground floor unit Clearview Apartments South Esplande, Bongaree
Apartment, Bongaree
Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 4 reviews
Instant confirmation
Average $90 per night {{quote.pricing.message}} Total {{quote.pricing.bookingPrice | format:'currency':'short'}} for
Sit back and watch dolphins heading to Moreton, take in the Glasshouse Mountain Sunset or just enjoy the peacefulness of this fantastic family getaway. You've got everything you need within walking distance, even the Jetty is just up the road if you want to do some fishing.
Fully equipped kitchen
Combined Dining / lounge with Television and DVD
Bathroom has a shower
Laundry has a washing machine
Adjoining single lock up garage
Security screens and ceiling fans
Three night minimum bookings
Security Deposit $400
Cleaning Fee - $40
Whilst there is a cleaning fee attached to your booking, it is designed to cover a basic clean only. You are required to leave the property in a clean and tidy condition or additional charges with apply.
Please note that our holiday rental properties do NOT provide linen, unless otherwise stated. You are required to bring with you, sheets, pillow cases, towels, teatowels, toiletries, toilet paper and cleaning/washing liquids. There is a linen hire service available, please see optional extras for details.
First National Bribie Island is closed on the following public holidays and therefore no incoming or outgoing bookings or transactions can be made on these days. Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day. As also stated in our terms and conditions, all bookings for December must be paid in full by 1 st November each year.
All booking enquiries, please phone First National Real Estate, Bribie Island All bookings are subject to First National Bribie Island's Terms and Conditions. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Rating snapshot
Average customer ratings
No reviews have been submitted for this property.
{{review.SubmissionTime | format:'date':'full'}}
{{comment.UserNickname}} responded to this review
{{comment.SubmissionTime | format:'date':'full'}}
Have a question?
Feel free to send a message to the owner/manager if you have any specific needs, or if you require additional information before you can commit to a booking request.
Select request booking to access the quote calculator and to check availability.
Enter your check in and check out dates to see availability and a total price.
- Available
- Unavailable


text:
free – 1st deposit!
free – 2nd deposit!
Enjoy over 400 Online Casino Games, including: Online Slots Games, Online Video Poker Games, Online Progressives Jackpots and Online Scratch Cards. REMEMBER! You can also use your €500 sign up bonus to play and win on many of these great casino games! PLUS! Enjoy JackpotCity.com Online Bingo and one of the internet's best Online Poker sites – Cool Hand Online Poker!
Online casino games are the internet's version of casino games that are found in "brick and mortar" offline casinos. Online casino games are often reffered to as "Virtual Casino Games". Online casino games can be categorised into three distinct game types: Online Table Games (e.g. Blackjack, Roulette and Baccarat), Online Gaming Machines (e.g. Online Video Slots, Classic Slots and Video Poker) and Online Random Ticket Games (e.g. Keno and Bingo).
One of the oldest forms of casino games that can be traced back in history are card games that originated in what is now modern day China during the 10th century. The earliest forms of playing cards were in actual fact paper dominos and the idea of shuffling and dealing also originated at the same time. The first modern representation of playing cards can be traced back to the Middle East and was introduced into Spain and Italy during the 13th century. During this time all playing card were hand painted with intricate Muslim designs and only the very wealthy could afford them. This all changed with the invention of the printing press and by the late 14th century playing cards were being massed produced. This led to a massive growth in casino games that continues to this day.
Progressive casino games such as Online Progressive Slots offer players the best chance of hitting those life changing jackpots. In fact, the Microgaming Progressive Slots network, of which JackpotCity.com is a part, has paid out some of the largest Progressive Jackpots in the history of online casino gambling. These include some of the online casino world's most famous Progressive Slots games! Games such as Mega Moolah, Major Millions, WowPot and Tunzamunni.
The most popular online casino games can differ from region to region and country to country, but one type of game can always be found near the top of the popularity list:Online Fruit Slots! Online Fruit Slots (or pub fruties as they are popularly referred to) are UK-centric online fruit machines that are similar to those that are found in pubs across Britain. Although created with the UK market in mind these jovial and exciting slot games have created a stir across the globe with their light-hearted approach to casino gaming. In fact it can even be said that these Online Fruit Slots epitomise the fun aspect of online casino entertainment.
Play Australian styleOnline Pokies Games in the comfort of your own home!


text:
OpenOffice.org Tips and Tricks Part III
Inserting Fontwork (WordArt)
If you've read through Part I and Part II of this tutorial series, you ought to have plenty of templates and clip art for OpenOffice.org (OOo), be typing grammatically-correct papers, and know a few more tips and tricks to ease your transition from Microsoft (MS) Office. Now this part will help you perform a few tasks in OOo that were available in MS Office, just harder to figure out due to the different interface. You'll find out you can still insert WordArt (actually called Fontwork), diagrams, and page numbering in OOo documents.
Are you a WordArt fanatic? Can't find an equivalent text effect creator in OOo? Well, you don't have to fret any longer, OOo's Fontwork feature is here to save your day. As Figure 1 shows, Fontwork creates text similar to WordArt.
Fontwork has its own toolbar, which usually isn't visible by default. So to access the Fontwork settings from OOo, click View -- Toolbars -- Fontwork. Then to add Fontwork to your document, click the Fontwork icon (the picture frame with the letter A) to open the Fontwork Galley. Select the style you want to use and click OK. Once it's added to the document you can edit the text by double-clicking the Fontwork object, which in many cases displays the text in a editable format that is hard to see.
Once you have the Fontwork added, you can try out the different styles if you wish. Simply select the Fontwork object and click the Fontwork Shape icon. You can also fiddle with the letter height, character spacing, and alignment settings from the Fontwork toolbar as well. You can customize the colors, sizing, borders, and more by right clicking the Fontwork object and selecting Line, Area, or Position and Size, depending on what you want to do. You should be able to get the text to match your desired color and style scheme.
- Skip Ahead
- 1. Inserting Fontwork (WordArt)
- 2. Inserting Fontwork (WordArt)
- 3. Inserting Fontwork (WordArt)


text:
Can You Guess the Celebrity Cleavage?
We're going to be straight with you; there's probably no way that you won't be able to guess who this celebrity cleavage belongs to, because these chest puppies are almost legendary.
This actress has had roles playing a nanny, a secret agent and a young wife lost in both Tokyo, Japan and in life. Though she's a fine actress, it's pretty obvious that we dudes remember her mostly for her epic breasts and alluring looks. She's a native New Yorker, which gives her all kinds of cred, and is set to star in a whole slew of films in the near future.
Can you guess the celebrity cleavage?


text:
The secure protocol (https://) is highly important for security, particularly for commercial websites. If you are a beginner with Internet technology you may have met the two most common protocols used by Internet browsers. They are:
- HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is the used protocol for governing the communication between the client (most likely the browser) and the server (where the website contents are located).
- HTTPS (Secure hypertext transfer protocol) is the protocol for governing the communication between the client and the server, but encrypts the data as it travels in the data communication network, in the form of packets. This makes it impossible for someone to intercept data in the network, because it cannot be understood due to encryption.
HTTP is common and easy to manage; a lot of website templates will be able to run without problems. But things become a bit complicated when running HTTPS in a website.
Apache-based websites are common on the Internet today, occupying a higher market share than IIS (Microsoft Servers). The primary reason is simple: Apache is an open source web server, which means it is free to use.
PHP is the most common server side scripting language; it is commonly used with Apache websites. And in modern online business technology, https is becoming more and more popular due to increasing security risks. Thus, it is necessary to manage secure protocols in Apache websites.
This article provides tips and solutions to help any web developer effectively manage the two most difficult problems in maintaining the secure protocol side of any website. These are the:
- Duplicate content
- 301 redirection from the non-https to http version
The primary objective is to not cause any issues pertaining to search engine optimization. All recommended scripts in this article will use PHP, as it runs smoothly with an Apache website.
{mospagebreak title=First Potential Problem: Duplicate Content!}
If your security certificate is now issued or running and the configuration of the https was done right on your server, the first thing you need to avoid is duplicate content in the https protocol. A lot of websites make this mistake, and Google ends up indexing both protocols (http and https). This is considered a serious duplicate content issue in Google.
If both the http and https versions of your web site can be indexed, you will see serious ranking issues stemming from the duplicate content. These issues arise because Google splits up the link authority between the http and https protocol instead of concentrating it in the http protocol, which is preferable to rank in Google. This weakening of the internal link structure affects the site's search engine optimization efforts.
There are basically two ways to correct this. The first method seems to be the most effective in start up websites (if Google has not yet indexed the https version). The second method will be applicable if Google already indexes the https version aside from the canonical http version, and the https version has some Google Page rank.
FIRST SOLUTION: In all https (secure) pages, place a Meta no index tag.
Wow, what is Meta no index tag anyway? The most recommended format is:
According to Google, when they see this tag on the page, Googlebot will still crawl the page as well as the links, but will not index the site to place it in the search results. This should avoid issues with duplicate content.
So what is the PHP script for the first solution?
if (isset($_SERVER['HTTPS']) && strtolower($_SERVER['HTTPS']) == 'on')
echo '<META NAME="ROBOTS" CONTENT="NOINDEX">'. "n";
echo '<META NAME="ROBOTS" CONTENT="INDEX, FOLLOW">';
This script will check to see if the protocol running is https. If it is a secure protocol, it will return the meta noindex tag; otherwise, the page will be indexable by Googlebot.
To use this script, you must insert it script somewhere in the <head> </head> section of your website template (one is that used by all pages, like header.php in WordPress). To find out if this is working according to plan, open any URL in your website which is not https. Try to view the source code of that page. You should see this:
Otherwise, if it is a secure protocol, it should have this instead:
{mospagebreak title=Second Duplicate Content Solution}
SECOND SOLUTION: In all https (secure pages), place a link rel canonical tag in the <head> section of the main website templates pointing to the equivalent http version of the URLs.
If the secure protocol already earns some Google page rank juice, using the meta no index tag is not the best solution. Instead, use the link rel canonical tag:
<link rel="canonical" href="http://www.thisisyourwebsite.biz/" />
To use this tag, place it somewhere on the <head> section of your website template. This is how it works: when the Google bot visits an https version of the URL, the server returns the https version but on the <head> section of the source code, you can see this tag: <link rel="canonical" href="http://www.thisisthehttpversion.biz/" /> Google will crawl the http version but not the https version.
It acts like a 301 redirect, but the URL on the address bar is not even redirected at all. In this situation, Google will award any page rank or any URL properties to the canonical http version. Therefore, even if the https version is indexable, Google will only display the http version in its search results. And if previously the https version has earned a Google page rank, it will now be transferred to the http version, which is the canonical version.
A sample PHP script that will execute this job is:
if (isset($_SERVER['HTTPS']) && strtolower($_SERVER['HTTPS']) == 'on')
echo '<link rel="canonical" href="http://'.$URL.'" />';
If your website is using osCommerce or other popular software packages, there is a more recommended PHP script to cover canonical issues — not only the secure vs insecure issues, but also the non-www and www issues.
In my article on using the link rel="canonical" tag to solve for canonical issues in Apache/PHP powered websites, I recommended this PHP script:
//place this script between the <head> and </head> section of your header.php or related dynamic website template
//such as index.php, product_info.php in the OsCommerce templates
//this script is applicable when the CANONICAL PROTOCOL IS HTTP AND USING WWW VERSION.
//this script is NOT APPLICABLE to a subdomain of a main domain.
//Example: if your canonical version is www.mysite.com, you should NOT be using the script in any of its subdomain.
//First step eliminate any session IDs in the URL:
$requestedurl = $_SERVER["REQUEST_URI"];
//Define array of most common open source session IDs
if (preg_match("/osCsid/i", $requestedurl))
elseif (preg_match("/zenid/i", $requestedurl))
elseif (preg_match("/PHPSESSID/i", $requestedurl))
if ((preg_match("/osCsid/i", $requestedurl)) || (preg_match("/zenid/i", $requestedurl)) || (preg_match("/PHPSESSID/i", $requestedurl)) )
//URL is session ID based
$position=(strpos($requestedurl,$id[$x]))- 1;
//no session ID
//trim the URLs any session ID
//set protocol to http:// since this the canonical protocol
//check if the server name contains www
if (preg_match("/www/i", $_SERVER["SERVER_NAME"]))
//the URL is using the www version
//display the complete canonical URL without any session ID
//append the canonical www version to the server name and display the canonical www version
//Final step defining the final link rel canonical element
echo '<link rel="canonical" href="'.$canonical.'" />';
This script is only applicable if the canonical version is HTTP (not HTTPS), and uses the www version of the site. A sample canonical URL could be:
{mospagebreak title=Second Potential Problem: 301 Redirection from non-secure to secure protocol}
There are times when you do really need to redirect the http to the https version. A good example would be to convert an http URL to the https version of the URL so that any transaction between the browser and the server that happens on that URL will be encrypted.
Another good example would be submitting sensitive data such as passwords, security numbers or even credit card information.
So how do you go about converting the non-secure protocol to a secure protocol? Using PHP you can force a specific URL to 301 redirect to its equivalent https version.
See an example below:
function url() {
$urlofthepage = 'http';
if ($_SERVER["HTTPS"] == "on") {$urlofthepage .= "s";}
$urlofthepage .= "://";
if ($_SERVER["SERVER_PORT"] != "80") {
$urlofthepage .= $_SERVER["SERVER_NAME"].":".$_SERVER["SERVER_PORT"].$_SERVER["REQUEST_URI"];
} else {
$urlofthepage .= $_SERVER["SERVER_NAME"].$_SERVER["REQUEST_URI"];
return $urlofthepage;
if ($urlofthepage=="http://www.thisistheurlthatyouneedtoredirecttohttpsversion.com/
// Permanent redirection
header("HTTP/1.1 301 Moved Permanently");
header("Location: https:// www.thisistheurlthatyouneedtoredirecttohttpsversion.com/securecontactexampleform.php ");
Place this code on top of any HTML code, or before it outputs any HTML. This script must be placed on top of all PHP or HTML code. If it isn't, it won't redirect at all, and in fact will return an error.
Note that the above sample script only redirects one http version URL to its equivalent https version. You can add any number of redirections; for example, if you have a lot of secure form URLs in the domain, but are using the same template.
In this case, just add another if statement right below the first redirection. See the example below:
function url() {
$urlofthepage = 'http';
if ($_SERVER["HTTPS"] == "on") {$urlofthepage .= "s";}
$urlofthepage .= "://";
if ($_SERVER["SERVER_PORT"] != "80") {
$urlofthepage .= $_SERVER["SERVER_NAME"].":".$_SERVER["SERVER_PORT"].$_SERVER["REQUEST_URI"];
} else {
$urlofthepage .= $_SERVER["SERVER_NAME"].$_SERVER["REQUEST_URI"];
return $urlofthepage;
if ($urlofthepage=="http://www.thisistheurlthatyouneedtoredirecttohttpsversion.com/
// Permanent redirection
header("HTTP/1.1 301 Moved Permanently");
header("Location: https:// www.thisistheurlthatyouneedtoredirecttohttpsversion.com/
securecontactexampleform.php ");
//this is the second URL to be redirected to its https version
if ($urlofthepage==
// Permanent redirection
header("HTTP/1.1 301 Moved Permanently");
header("Location: https:// www.thisisthesecondurlthatyouneedtoredirecttohttpsversion.com/
securecontactexampleform.php ");


text:
"LOST" for $500, Alex…with OneTexFan
We all know that this football season is just like Victor Hugo's Quasimodo. It's ugly and unforgettable. Does that ring any bells for you?
I'll get to the Texans/Patriots game in a few moments. I just want to start this off by telling you that the situation is not that bad for the Houston Texans.
I'm one of those misguided Souls who once believed ole' Matty could've gotten the job done, and that Kubiak could get the team over the hump. Mea Culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa, folks. I know NOW that it couldn't have gone down any other way.
We all realize that this football season as well as the Houston Texans have been "LOST." And 'LOST' is a very appropriate word to be associated with the Texans. But this year really isn't a 'LOST' cause.
Do you remember the TV series, "LOST?" Reflect for a moment, and remember. There's Jack Shepard, the Doctor, John Locke, who was in a wheelchair, Kate Austen, who started the 'LOST' flight in handcuffs. There was Benjamin Linus, a noted 'Person of Interest,' if you catch my drift. Do you remember "the others?" It was all very compelling drama. All of us waited each week in baited anticipation. (Just like Texans' fans have been doing each and every week of this football season.) In all parallels, and in any reality, who is the present day 'smoke monster' in Houston Texans' terms? Is it the owner, Bob McNair? Is it Head Coach Gary Kubiak? Is it General Manager Rick Smith? The answers aren't that apparent.
Lost Trivia: "Do you know what lies in the shadow of the statue?"
The answer was: "He who will save us all."
The big question is will the Texans find that bright, stalwart Soul to lead the team from the deepest shadows of the abyss to guide them into fame, song and glory? Who will "save us" from future humiliation, indignity, despair, and futility?
It's obvious that the former numero uno QB wearing number 8 is not the answer. See ya Matty, my boy. I hope the future is good for you. You're simply not the answer to the Texans' future. Bye, bye. Farewell. So long. Pass "Go," and collect your two hundred dollars.
The answer certainly isn't Gary Kubiak. Stay healthy Gary. The people here in the Houston area still care about you. (Even IF they don't want you to be the Head Coach of the Texans.) The truth remains the truth within all the Texans' strokes of misfortune.
Will the Texans' former number 3 Quarterback who is number 7 become Houston's top gun numero uno next season since we've all found out that number 8 was more than just a few fractions short of being the Texans' ideal Quarterback? And in this particular timeline within our 'LOST' season; that's when number 8 was reduced to just number two, and number 13 became number 3. Remember, this all happened when numbers 23 & 56 were both reduced to zero this year, and lastly it was a season when we saw number 80 become very angry at 8. (Do you follow me? Sure you do. That's just basic elementary mathematics in practice.)
T. J. Yates is certainly NOT the answer. He did help the team get into the playoffs, …once upon a time. And as fans we're grateful. That's a fact, Jack! But that was THEN, and this is NOW. Mr. Yates, you are NOT the answer. The question of who is the heir apparent STILL remains. Will it be Case Keenum or will it be whoever the Texans select as a Quarterback in the 2014 NFL Draft? (And that's IF they spend a top pick on a QB.) Whoever it is, it will not be T. J. Yates. Yates will always be a 'serviceable' BACKUP Quarterback. Again, that's a BACKUP QB. In other words, (former number) 2 can be as bad as (former number) 1, (and now) it's the loneliest number (since CK7) became number 1.
As for the Houston Texans the timeline has already shifted to next season. And just as it did for those stranded characters on the island of the 'LOST;' the Texans' true reality had changed. A former superman among the weaker teams of the NFL has now changed into a meek, and mild mannered Clark Kent. (Holy reversals, Batman. What does this mean?)
What it means is: as there's no real joy in this particular Mudville, perhaps this football season can't really be considered a 'LOST' cause. In my opinion this season's escapades moved the Houston Texans a bit forward in their progression.
As it happened the Texans' season came to an end quicker than what we had ever hoped it would be. BUT; IF Arian Foster hadn't been injured, IF Brian Cushing hadn't been snake bit, IF Danieal Manning were still on his feet, IF Owen Daniels remained healthy, IF Ben Tate had spared his ribs from injury, the Houston Texans WOULD have won quite a few more games thus far. And dollars to doughnuts, Matt Schaub would have remained the starting Quarterback throughout ALL of these games. Could it all have happened that way. Definitely! It MAY even have been possible for the Texans to have limped into the playoffs for the third postseason in a row. But that's as far as it would have ever gone for our team.
And yes, after another disappointing run at the Lombardi Trophy; Houston would STILL have Head Coach Gary Kubiak around for yet another year. AND ole' Gary would still be whispering the same things into Uncle Bob's ear with the proper gusto, "Matt's the guy who can do it. Just trust me. I know what I'm talking about." PLUS, the Texans would be about number 25 or so in line AFTER the first pick was made in the 2014 NFL Draft.
Due to all of this season's misfortune; Houston becomes the first one in the Draft lineup. So, repeat after me, "We're number one!" Shout that from the highest tree. Shout it from the rooftop. Don't feel embarrassed. I'm not. Actually, I'm feeling pretty good about the situation. Why is that the case, Buckaroo? Just like most of the fans, (or I'm hoping that most fans are feeling the same way as I feel), I don't want my favorite football team to tank the season or any game just to get a higher NFL Draft pick. That sorta' stuff just doesn't cotton to me. But when a lot of s…, …uh, stuff happens, and winds up on the ground, step lively, and just keep moving forward. Perhaps in all of that 'stuff' you'll find a better horse within the pile to bet on in the good times that are down the road. It's just NOT that bad.
Being that Houston DID have an absolutely horrible football season it showed the real flaws within the organization, and some of it can NOW be fixed much quicker. (May I get an amen on that one?)
Did someone have their hand up? Ok, you in the back of the room. Yes, YOU. Did I hear you say the words, "Salary Cap?" I wish you hadn't had brought that up. That is a very complicated situation, and I certainly don't have any solutions to offer you in consolation. My opinion is: 'IF' that particular problem were being addressed, and dealt with in all honesty; quite a few players that could help get the Texans over the hump and possibly winning a Super Bowl would then be gone. The once wide window of opportunity for Houston to win their first NFL Super Bowl Championship is growing ever shorter. If this football season hadn't have unraveled in such a dastardly fashion the franchise would've taken much longer to repair.
A new Head Coach CAN get the team to a Super Bowl. A very good QB (CK7?) CAN get the team to a Super Bowl. But a NEW General Manager? I just don't think so, Tim. To me that's a very 'iffy' situation. I think that there are better minds than mine out there that could possibly offer a better solution. I do think that "dismantling the football team now" is NOT one of the answers.
This is a much better situation for the Houston Texans than at first glance.
And now, let's take a look at Sunday's football game.
This is the best that I've ever felt after watching the Houston Texans lose a football game. Sure, its been ten losses in a row, but it was a very good effort against a very good team.
This season had quite a few strange things happen to the Texans on several of their initial series. This game was no different. Frankly, I get nervous each time that Keshawn Martin is ready to return a kick. The game started with K-Mart deep in the end zone making the catch, and then deciding to run with the football. His return placed the Texans in excellent field position to start their first Offensive series. After a couple of first downs Houston punts to New England and pins them deep on their own 6 yard line.
Wade Phillips troops did a good job not allowing the Patriots to pick up a first down. It was very nice to see the Texans' Defense force a 3 and out.
After New England punts the ball Houston has great field position once more. During this Offensive series Andre Johnson makes the first of many great plays for the afternoon while picking up 29 yards on a Case Keenum completed pass. A couple of plays later it was Ben Tate taking the handoff from a 2nd down and goal from the Patriot's 7 yard line. Houston displayed impressive run blocking on the play which allowed Tate to breeze into the end zone for a Touchdown.
Texans 7, Patriots 0
In New England's next Offensive series Tom Brady's mid-field pass was Intercepted by Defensive Back, Johnathan Joseph. Keenum was then pressured early, and often as he appeared to be rattled by a swarming Defense. CK7 proves that he can make the plays, but still displays butterflies as he hurries some of his throws. With a few more games under his belt I'm looking for Keenum to display more calm, and self confidence while under fire. During this drive the Offense stalls, but Houston adds a Randy Bullock Field Goal to the score to increase their lead.
Texans 10, Patriots 0
The Patriots move the football very well on the following series and with an outstanding shoestring catch by Rob Gronkowski New England puts their first Touchdown on the scoreboard.
The score is Texans 10, Patriots 7 to end the 1st Quarter.
Case Keenum engineers an impressive start during the Texans' following drive with pass completions to DeAndre Hopkins, and Keshawn Martin. But with the pressure dialed up by the Patriots' Defense he's then sacked for a loss of yardage, and when blindsided he throws an Interception.
The Texans' Defense was about to shut down Tom Brady's Offense when it appeared they were going to punt following a third down Incompletion with 8 yards to go. This is when Brooks Reed was flagged after delivering a head shot to Tom Brady, and gave the Patriots another set of downs after the penalty. This was followed by an impressive stop by Houston's Defense that stuffed Brady into a sack. This led to a 55 yard Field Goal attempt by New England that failed to put more points on the board. Houston was left in excellent field position at this point and steadily moved the football. Dennis Johnson showed his running skill on a couple of downs, but the big play of the drive was again by Ben Tate who exploded into the end zone for another Houston Touchdown. After subsequent changes of possession the first half came to a close. Houston had 192 yards of Offensive for the first two quarters of football while New England had 146 yards.
Halftime Score:
Texans 17, Patriots 7
Brady started the third quarter with a wide open Rob Gronkowski pass completion that was followed by a James Devlin Touchdown.
Texans 17, Patriots 14
This is when Houston's Offense sputtered, and fell behind when New England's Tom Brady hit a wide open Shane Vereen for yet another TD.
Texans 17, Patriots 21
The Texans then put together an impressive series of downs as the Red Zone Offense was once again productive for the day. Keenum called his own number on a couple of plays in the series. First it was a Quarterback sneak for a first down. On a subsequent play CK7 rolled out to his left and crossed the goal line for a Touchdown. The Texans then regained the lead in the football game.
Texans 24, Patriots 21
In the 4th quarter Brady had help from Gronkowski, Develin, Bolden, Edelman, and Blount who scored on the drive with a seven-yard touchdown run.
Texans 24, Patriots 28
The Houston Texans were showing that they were fired up for the game.
The Red Zone Offense worked, pass protection schemes allowed Keenum with a bit more time than he had seen in prior games as the Texans' running game was once more productive. CK7 hit DeAndre Hopkins on a 66 yard completion that was answered by a Ben Tate rumble for another Texans' scoring lead.
Texans 31, Patriots 28
The Houston Defense did a fine job on slowing down the New England scoring machine, but their Offense was still productive with a 53 yard Field Goal that tied the game with 31 points for each team.
Both teams had changes of possession in the fourth quarter. Case Keenum relied on Andre Johnson time, and time again, but AJ muffed up a perfectly good toss that was spot on. New England followed with another 53 yard Field Goal to regain their lead. The Texans just couldn't put together another scoring drive to answer the Patriots' latest Field Goal. This was a good competitive contest, but New England leaves Reliant Stadium with the victory in hand.
Texans 31, Patriots 34
This was an enjoyable football game to watch. When there is a semblance of a running game, (and Ben Tate had a good day at the office Sunday afternoon), Case Keenum had a chance to extend the field. Although erratic at times it does appear that he has the necessary skill-set to be an NFL Starting Quarterback.
Game Day Superlatives:
The Houston Offense had a total of 385 yards to New England's 453.
Keenum's average gain passing was 8.8. Tom Brady barely passed CK7 with an 8.9 average. The Red Zone Offense was clicking, Ben Tate is showing signs that his injury is getting better. Andre Johnson had a banner day with 121 yards Receiving. DeAndre Hopkins had a good day with contributing 77 yards to the Offensive total. Johnathan Joseph had an outstanding play with an Interception. And the team of Mercilus and Tarpinian split one sack between them. Furthermore; it was impressive that Houston had yet another game with just two penalties. Let's hope this becomes a habit.
Game Day Suffer-latives
The Breaking Bad Awards:
All in all, this performance was a solid step forward. For playing a competitive game against an impressive opponent, for fighting hard, for scoring points, and giving out more hope for future improvement, there are no Breaking Bad Awards to list. It's very tempting to find more fault with the Houston Texans since they now have the NFL's worst win/loss record, but why add more insults to injuries?
I am OneTexFan, I am OneTexFan,
I am the Walrus! Coo-coo-cachoo.


text:
School Bans 'God Bless the USA' From Kindergarten Graduation, Lee Greenwood Reacts
How young is too young to sing Lee Greenwood's patriotic anthem 'Proud to Be an American'? According to PS90 principal Greta Hawkins, the country classic is not "age appropriate" to be performed during the Brooklyn, N.Y. elementary school's kindergarten graduation.
So what, exactly, about the song does Hawkins deem inappropriate for 5-year-olds? A Department of Education spokeswoman explains that the song's opening verse, "If tomorrow all the things were gone I'd worked for all my life. And I had to start again with just my children and my wife," is one line not sitting well with the principal.
"It's her judgment to make that decision," says City Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott, defending Hawkins' decision to pull the patriotic anthem (quote via NY Post). "It's important to reinforce that they start out the morning every day of the school year with the Pledge of Allegiance and 'America the Beautiful,' and that, to me, is what this country is about, and they celebrate that, and that's how we should start our day."
But Lee Greenwood, who penned and first sang the song back in 1984, thinks the discussion surrounding 'God Bless the USA' is a bit ridiculous -- and it offends him personally.
"I wrote 'God Bless the USA' about the love I have for this country and the struggle we have gone through to remain free," Greenwood responded (quote via Webster & Associates PR). "Our country was founded on the principle that it welcomes all cultures and gives them the same rights we have has citizens. However, I feel compelled to echo the faith or our forefathers who all believed in God and a respect of a higher authority."
He adds, "Personally, denying the children of PS90 to sing 'God Bless the USA' offends me as a Christian. My song is about hope, faith, spirit and pride. How could that be wrong on any level?"
Walcott, on the other hand, questions the song's content in relation to the current situation -- a kindergarten graduation. "You have to really wonder about some of the lyrics in the song," says the school district authority. "So I have to rely on the principal's judgment along that line."
Staffers at the school quoted Hawkins as saying, "We don't want to offend other cultures."
Still on the playlist for the big event, however, is the Justin Bieber smash hit 'Baby' -- a breezy pop song which talks about losing teenage love.
"If the Department of Education has any brains they should remove her tomorrow,'' one angry anonymous staffer said in a posting, referring to the principal. "We were the victims of 9/11. It hit New York really hard. That song became famous because of that tragedy. Removing that song is horrific. It's opening the wound again."
Hawkins has yet to issue any further statements following the now national coverage.


text:
Sports Logos & Icons
We have a collection of 14 designs in this area!
Attention sports enthusiests! If you're in to boxing, baseball, football, basketball, soccer, tennis, wrestling, yoga, or any other types of sports, then these sport logos & icons are the boost your sport website needs. Sports writer? Soccer Mom? Yoga instructor? Body Builder looking to show off? You're covered!
Our sports logos and icons contain products related to the graphic apsect of branding for a company or product. Included in this section are pre-made sports logo designs, letterheads, business cards, logo sets, and icon sets. The .PSD and .CDR source files are included so that each element can be customized in Corel Draw or Adobe Photoshop.


text:
Welcome! Pretend you're here with me at my farm (located at the end of a dirt road in the rolling hills of the Idaho Panhandle). Imagine the chickens cackling (bragging 'bout another egg laid), and a rooster telling us it's still morning. Then picture one of my Jersey milk cows, looking up, thinking you've brought her a treat—something oat-y with a hint of molasses.
After you and I grab a hug from each other, we'll wander through the rooms of my farmhouse, take a stroll through our gardens, and then a hike through the 40-acre wildflower preserve that borders my farm. I'll load you up on everything from organic food, to bedding, to fanciful fun stuff, and more—all with that unmistakable farmgirl flair!


text:
NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland (Reuters) - Northrop Grumman Corp on Monday said it expects expanded sales of its high-altitude unmanned Global Hawk aircraft, which passed 100,000 flight hours this month, with foreign countries including Canada, South Korea and Japan considering orders.
George Guerra, who oversees Global Hawk and other unmanned high-altitude, long endurance programs for Northrop, told Reuters the company was keeping its "nose to the grindstone" to drive down the production and operating costs of the aircraft.
He said the drone's ability to fly at 60,000 feet for 30 hours and carry a variety of different sensors made it unique among unmanned systems, and it continues to attract strong interest from a number of foreign countries.
Northrop developed the Global Hawk for the U.S. Air Force, and it has been used extensively for surveillance over Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya.
"I stand by it. It is the most capable platform for high-altitude, long-endurance applications," Guerra told Reuters at the annual Air Force Association conference.
Guerra said the plane's ability to provide real-time data about natural disasters like the 2011 earthquake in Japan or forest fires in the western United States remained a key selling point internationally. The plane first flew in 1998.
NASA, using the initial technology demonstration aircraft, this week flew over two hurricanes as part of a broader project studying how tropical storms develop over the Atlantic Ocean.
Melting ice in the Arctic could be another area of concern that triggers additional sales, Guerra said, noting that the aircraft had flown over the region, providing data on ice conditions and other environmental observations.
Northrop's upbeat assessment came hours after acting Air Force Secretary Eric Fanning signaled that the Air Force would again seek to mothball the fleet of Block 30 Global Hawks in favor of its manned U2 spy planes despite new data showing that the cost per flight hour had declined by more than half since 2010. Lawmakers have so far rebuffed those efforts, but budget pressures are mounting.
Northrop also remains in negotiations with Germany about its stalled 1.2 billion euro purchase of four Euro Hawks, which Northrop developed with Europe's EADS based on the Global Hawk design. The plane has logged over 200 flight hours and just completed seven flights with various sensors.
Guerra said the company remained focused on working with both the U.S. and German systems to resolve any issues impeding additional sales.
Northrop is already under contract to build five Block 40 versions of the plane for NATO, and should complete a design review this year for those planes, Guerra said.
Guerra said he will travel to Japan next week to meet with officials there about a possible order of four aircraft, and Northrop officials are continuing to work with the U.S. government about a possible sale to South Korea.
Canada has also expressed interest in the Air Force version of the planes, while Norway and Australia have looked at the Navy version, called Triton, according to sources familiar with the program.
Singapore has also expressed interest, but may face a tougher climb getting approval by the U.S. government, they said.
Northrop has built over 40 of the aircraft for the U.S. Air Force and Navy, and lawmakers have urged the Air Force to finalize orders for three more of the Block 30 variant - a deal that could come later this year.
Potential foreign sales could add 20 or more orders in coming years, according to defense industry experts.
Reporting by Andrea Shalal-Esa; editing by Jim Marshall


text:
Intervention 2013 Panel Video: Revenue Streams
We're happy to put online one of our panels from Intervention 2013: "Revenue Streams, How to Make Ten Tenths of a Living". This panel was comprised of our guests Mark Frauenfelder, Paul Sabourin, Nicole Dieker, and Steven Archer.
Note: We try to make as much of our content available online after each event as possible, but with limited resources we don't always have the ability to adequately capture our panels and workshops. If you want to contribute to our efforts please consider donating to the event, or adding an Enabler level to your registration.


text:
This job is archived
(Archived) Mental Health Professional (Social Worker or Counselor) ($6k Sign-on Bonus)
Job Description
$6,000 Sign-on bonus for new hires!
Our Mental Health Professional provides clinical services under the direction of the MH Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor or MH Director to inmates. Provides mental health consultation and training to facility staff.
Education for Mental Health Professional:
- Master's degree in a behavioral/social science field from an accredited college or university
Experience for Mental Health Professional:
- Coursework and professional experience that indicates knowledge of mental health counseling, group and individual psychotherapy, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, psychological assessment techniques, crisis intervention, and mental health consultation.
Licenses/Certifications for Mental Health Professional:
- LMSW, LPC, or similar licensure in the state from the appropriate state licensing board
- Current CPR Certification
- Any other certifications (such as First Aid) required by contract
- Provide direct clinical and consultation services in accordance with CCS Policies and procedures, policies and procedures of the institution, and in accordance with the ethics and standards of relevant professional organizations (e.g., NASW, APA)
- Responsible for having a basic understanding of mental health accreditation standards issued by National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) and American Correctional Association (ACA) if those accrediting bodies are applicable to the facility
- Interrelate and work effectively with facility staff, inmates, and outside support agencies as delegated by MH Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor, or MH Director
- Maintain the confidentiality of inmate information in accordance with CCS policy and procedure, state law, site policy and the standards of the NCCHC and ACA, if those accrediting bodies are applicable to the site
- Completion of specific duties and responsibilities as designated by the Mental Health Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor or Mental Health Director. Designation of duties will be determined by current needs of the inmate population and the mental health professionals privilege status, taking into consideration employee's interests whenever possible.
- The above responsibilities are a highlight of responsibilities and not a full list. Other responsibilities may be performed as assigned.
CCS is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer


text:
Martin Stein is The New chief operating officer of Global Fitness Holdings, which owns and operates 29 Urban Active Health and Fitness Clubs in Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee. Stein had been senior vice president of marketing for the company. He will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Lexington, KY-based company's sales operations, marketing and management divisions.
Jeff Jervik is the new president and CEO of Fitness Together Franchise Holdings Inc., succeeding Rick Sikorski, the company's founder, who will become chairman of the board. Jervik will lead the overall strategic direction of the company, including the growth and support of Fitness Together, a personal training fitness franchise, and Elements Therapeutic, a massage therapy franchise.?Together, the franchise network comprises more than 500 franchisees across five countries.
Life Time Fitness recently appointed Scott C. Lutz as its executive vice president and chief marketing officer. Lutz had served as a senior vice president at Best Buy Co. Inc. since 2006 and previously held executive management roles at Procter & Gamble, General Mills and ConAgra. Lutz will be responsible for all marketing operations and will report to Life Time President and CEO Michael Gerend.
Gold's Gym announced it was opening 16 franchise-owned locations last month, including 10 in the United States. One of the six foreign clubs is Gold's Gym's first in Spain.
Cypress Bend Real Estate Development recently announced the development of Stone Creek Club & Spa, a 52,000-square-foot upscale health club in Covington, LA. The club will feature a 4,700-square-foot full-service spa, 12 tennis courts with viewing facilities (six clay HydroCourts and six hard courts), salt-water pools (including a resort-style recreational pool and a six-lane 25-meter lap pool), child care, a café, locker rooms, and spacious fitness and group exercise areas. Stone Creek membership pre-sales will begin in September, and the club is scheduled to open in May 2009.
24 Hour Fitness has formed a marketing partnership with Everlast Worldwide Inc. to provide a boxing fitness class in more than 250 24 Hour Fitness locations. The Everlast Shadow Box Workout will be a 45-minute class consisting of 12 three-minute boxing rounds that alternate between punching combos and conditioning exercises.
The National Academy of Sports Medicine hosted the second National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association Integrated Manual Therapy seminar last month in Orlando. The two-day seminar provided NBA athletic trainers and strength and conditioning coaches with the latest research surrounding manual muscle testing, reconditioning techniques and injury-prevention solutions.
Equinox Fitness Clubs has leased 40,000 square feet in a landmark building in the heart of Boston's financial district. The upscale club will open in April 2009 as Equinox's second location in Boston.
In BRIEF
Hide comments


text:
S.M. Miller Award Statement
S.M. "Mike" Miller exemplifies the outstanding contributions to sociological practice recognized by this award. His distinguished career in sociological practice has spanned six decades, throughout which he has made important and lasting contributions in academics and beyond. Crossing the boundaries of social science and social practice has been the hallmark of Miller's career as he has turned his sociological ideas into action and social action into ideas He is a respected academic, a public intellectual who has been involved in translating sociological ideas for diverse audiences, an activist in some of the most important social movements of the past half century, and a leader in shaping policy debates in the United States and internationally. He has also been a supportive mentor to hundreds of young scholars and activists.
Currently, Miller is research professor of sociology at Boston College, directs the Project on Inequality and Poverty at the Commonwealth Institute, and serves on the board of United for a Fair Economy, which he co-founded. He also serves on the board of the Poverty and Race Research Action Council in Washington, DC, and isthe first social scientist to serve in that capacity.
Such "firsts" run throughout Miller's career. He founded Ideas for Action in the late 1940s, a magazine that brought social science ideas to union and community activists. He helped found Social Policy and has remained a contributing editor for three decades. During the civil rights movement of the 1960s, he organized and chaired a social science advisory committee to the Congress on Racial Equality (CORE), joined the Ford Foundation and initiated that Foundation's support of Latino advocacy groups and grants to CORE, the National Urban League, and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). He wrote speeches for Martin Luther King, Jr., and an economic policy chapter in Where Do We Go From Here? King's 1967 Annual Report to the SCLC. He was also active in the areas of welfare rights and anti-poverty policies.
Poverty policies, both in the United States and internationally, have been a career-long area of focus for Miller. He has been involved with national policy creation, community organizations, or consulting in China, Ireland, Israel, France, Great Britain, Hungary, Malaysia, and the Soviet Union. The European Union's poverty policy is based on his theoretical perspectives.
Miller's perspectives have informed audiences ranging from grassroots activists to public officials, foundations, journalists, and the general public. He has held a range of editorial positions with leading publications including the American Sociological Review, Social Policy, and the International Journal of Urban and Regional Research. A prolific writer in his own right, Miller has published more than 300 monographs, books, articles, opinion pieces, and notes that demonstrate the range and breadth of his contributions to sociological practice. Identification of the problem of "over-rapport" in fieldwork, the first study of comparative social mobility, identification of the stratification process in credentialism, the importance of neoliberal political ideology, and early work on gender relations among dual-earner couples are but a few notable examples.
Miller's scholarship has been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including several visiting scholar positions and fellowships throughout his career. He has been a Guggenheim Fellow, a German Marshall Fund Fellow, an International Fellow with the Institute for Family and Environmental Research, and a Fulbright Lecturer in India.
He has a notable history in service to the discipline that demonstrates the confidence his professional colleagues have placed in him and his able and well-respected leadership across the discipline. He has been the president of the Eastern Sociological Society and Society for the Scientific Study of Social Problems. He chaired the National Council of Science Committee on Under-Enumeration in the Census, co-chaired the American Academy of Arts and Science Committee on Poverty and Stratification, and was president and co-founder of the International Sociological Association's Research Committee on Poverty, Social Welfare, and Social Policy.
For weaving together a life and career that includes a commitment to sociological practice and social action that has resulted in these outstanding contributions, we recognize S.M. "Mike" Miller with the 2009 ASA Distinguished Career Award for the Practice of Sociology.


text:
Boeing Co., which is headquartered in Chicago, is a leading manufacturer of commercial jets, as well as defense, space and security systems. It is the world's largest aerospace company. Boeing traces its roots to Pacific Aero Products Co., incorporated in 1916 by William Boeing, who was inspired by early aviators and confident he could manufacture more practical airplanes; a year later he renamed the company Boeing Airplane Co. Boeing today has more than 169,000 employees in over 65 countries. Boeing's best-known products are probably its commercial jetliners, including the 737, 747, 767, 777 and 787 families of airplanes.
Boeing beat expectations in the fourth-quarter of 2012 and will focus on the Dreamliner in 2013.


text:
This is another plant that came with the house. It grows quick in the summer and then dies with the frost making it look crap for most of the year.
Its stems are long and scratchy and scrape against the house at night like nails on a blackboard. When you cut it you get splinters and thorns and more often than not step on them, they go right through your shoe and into your foot.
This is massive and just keeps growing bigger and bigger which is unfortunate as I dont enjoy cutting it back, especially when its flowering so nicely.
At least its established. I do appreciate anything thats established as it does otherwise take ages to get to that size!!!


text:
Goa Hotels
FabHotel Anjuna Beachfrontanjuna beach
- Beach Nearby
- Good Nightlife Nearby
- On The Beach
- Popular Attractions Nearby
Manthan Yogic Villagemorjim beach
- Beach Nearby
- Popular Attractions Nearby
- Couple Friendly
Beach Bay CottagesBogmalo
- Romantic
- Sea View
- Beach Nearby
- Parking
- Unique Accommodations
Caspia Hotel Goa Anjunaanjuna beach
- Beach Nearby
- Parking
- Good Nightlife Nearby
- Popular Attractions Nearby
- 24 Hour Room Service
Cavala Seaside Resortbaga beach
- Romantic
- Beach Nearby
- Parking
- Unique Accommodations
- Good Nightlife Nearby
Nitya Resortcalangute beach
- Beach Nearby
- Parking
- Good Nightlife Nearby
- Popular Attractions Nearby
- Couple Friendly
Salida del SolPanjim
- Parking
- Good Nightlife Nearby
- Popular Attractions Nearby
- 24 Hour Room Service
- Couple Friendly
Resort Primo Bom Terra Verdecalangute beach
- Beach Nearby
- Parking
- Good Nightlife Nearby
- Popular Attractions Nearby
- Couple Friendly
The International Centre Goadona paula
- Beach Nearby
- Parking
- Good Nightlife Nearby
- Popular Attractions Nearby
- Couple Friendly
Prazeres Resortcandolim beach
- Beach Nearby
- Parking
- Good Nightlife Nearby
- Popular Attractions Nearby
- Couple Friendly
Hospedaria Abrigo de BotelhoPanjim
- Parking
- Unique Accommodations
- Good Nightlife Nearby
- Heritage
- Popular Attractions Nearby
Book 859 Hotels in Goa
Book the Best Hotels in Goa
Goa is a coastal city that spans across the Arabian Sea. Located in the western part of India, the state of Goa is a haven for beach lovers. Prior to the 1960s, Goa was a Portuguese colony; the spice plantations and ancient churches bear testimony to this fact. Normally, people visit Goa to laze around on the beaches and also enjoy water sports. There are several top hotels in Goa that have private beaches too. You can make your hotel bookings through the Cleartrip site as per your preferences.
Some popular localities of Goa hotels are Calangute, Panjim, Colva, Candolim, Baga, and Anjuna. Many beaches offer a range of water activities for tourists. So, if you love indulging in water sports, then book hotels near a beach that offers such thrilling activities. However, you can also book hotels in Goa close to city center.
The popular beaches in Goa are Arambol beach, Agonda beach, Sinquerim beach, and Miramar beach. Moreover, the ideal months to visit the destination are from November to March. During this period, the weather is cool and pleasant.
The Goa hotels on the Cleartrip site cater to travellers with all kinds of budgets. You can find 5-star, 4-star, 3-star, or budget hotels on browsing the website. However, if you want to avail the best deals, then make your hotel bookings in advance. The hotels are brimming with people in the peak season. Thus, to avoid disappointment, you must book hotels in Goa a few weeks prior to your visit.
FabHotel Anjuna Beachfront32 reviews ₹ 4325
Manthan Yogic Village14 reviews ₹ 6796
Beach Bay Cottages58 reviews ₹ 6372
Caspia Hotel Goa Anjuna286 reviews ₹ 4055
Treehouse Nova₹ 2998
Cavala Seaside Resort379 reviews ₹ 4130
Nitya Resort93 reviews ₹ 2950
Salida del Sol64 reviews ₹ 6726
Resort Primo Bom Terra Verde186 reviews ₹ 2642
The International Centre Goa139 reviews ₹ 4130
Hotel Mira Goa228 reviews ₹ 3068
Prazeres Resort324 reviews ₹ 3481
Hospedaria Abrigo de Botelho283 reviews ₹ 4201
V Resorts Springbeach Cottages Goa52 reviews ₹ 5310
Treebo Aqua Blu83 reviews ₹ 4991
FabHotel Sarala Crown Calangute Beach19 reviews ₹ 7963
FabHotel Arabian Sands Beach Resort3 reviews ₹ 1866
FabHotel The Regalia Luxury Resort₹ 2522
Ocean Suite Boutique Hotel33 reviews ₹ 2009
Maria Cottages13 reviews ₹ 3539
Travelling to Goa- Tourist's Paradise
Goa is a state located in the south-western region of India and surrounded by Maharashtra, Karnataka, and also the Arabia Sea. It was on May 30th 1987, when it became India's 25th state. It was a former Portuguese Colony called the "Rome of the East". It is a multi-ethnic state consisting of Hindu, Muslim and Catholic minority. It is rated as the best vacation destination and is known as the "fashion hub" for tourism in India. The state is also popularly known as the "Pearl of the Orient" and "Tourist Paradise".
Booking hotels in Goa
If you are planning a Goa tour with your loved ones, then it is highly recommended to book your accommodation well in advance to avail the best deals. Cleartrip gives you a complete listing of hotels in Goa. All types of hotels from boutique hotels, guest houses, and homestays to luxurious hotels, all are available in and you can book according to your choice. Boutique and star rating hotels give you all the facilities, keeping your comfort in mind. If you book budget hotels, then there are certain facilities that you might have to compromise with like swimming pool, bar and laundry services. You can easily book a hotel in Goa at Cleartrop as per your budget, location or any other preference.
Goa hotel booking tips
Location: Location is something which must be your top priority while booking a hotel in Goa. Having your accommodation in areas like South Goa, Panjim, Varca, and Palolem can be really great.
Season: Tourism in Goa does not differ with season, as the state has a pleasant weather throughout the year. So you can visit and book hotels in Goa anytime during the year.
Budget: Book hotels from Cleartrip and get the best hotels as per your budget and preference.
Luxury: This is something which many of the tourists do not want to compromise with, especially on a Goa trip. Most of the hotels in Goa are high on the luxury aspect.
Best localities to book hotels in Goa
North Goa or South Goa: Booking the best hotels in Goa depends majorly on the location of the hotel. Having your hotel in the main area would be convenient for you, as you can easily visit the different tourist destinations hassle-free. Beaches: As the state is famous for its beaches, so you must book hotels in Goa that are located close to the beach. It will give you the best view from your hotel room.
The price range of hotels in Goa
There are at least 990 hotels in Goa, where you can get the best accommodation according to your comfort. Prices of hotels under Cleartrip range from 599 INR to 64,000 INR per night.
How to reach Goa?
By Road: A road trip to Goa is a great choice. The roads along with the view, makes your drive worth it. NH 17, NH 4A, and NH 17A are the three national highways which pass through the state.
By Rail: Train is the cheapest option, apart from being fast and comfortable. Goa has six railway stations, but Margao and Vasco da Gama in South Goa and Thivim in North Goa are the main stations of Goa. These stations are well connected to all the important cities of India.
By Sea: Choosing the mode of sea would also be a good option. Travelling from Bombay to Goa ship services organized by Damania is a great option.
By Air: The Goa international airport is situated at Dabolim, which is about 30 km away from Panjim. There are many domestic airlines that offer daily flights to Goa from major cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai and Jaipur.
Dining Places
- Pousada by the beach: Holiday Street, Bardez Goa, Calangute
- Waterfront Terrace & Bar: Goa Marriott Resort & Spa, Miramar
- The Black Sheep Bistro: Swami Vivekananda Road, Near Tata Docomo Head Office.
- Chef Soumyen's Kitchen: Fort Aguada Road, Opposite Jambleshwar Temple.
- Go With The Flow: 614 River Road, Baga Arpora, Baga
- Nick's Place: Near Marina Dourado, Bardez, Arpora
Places of Interest
- Chapel of St. Francis Xavier: The Chapel was made in the honour of St. Francis Xavier. One of the most sacred attractions of the state that attracts numerous tourists and travellers.
- Marago: It is famous for the ancient Portuguese churches, farming villages and beaches.
- Panjim: This is the capital city of Goa. It is famous for its beautiful beaches, museum, churches, and carnivals. The city is located on the banks of the river Mandovi.
- Colva Beach: The tourists are mesmerized with the beauty of the beach.
- Sri Kamakshi Temple: This temple was constructed in the 16th century, in the honour of Devi Kamakshi.
- Dudhsagar Waterfall: It is a beautiful waterfall located on the Mandovi river. It is the fourth tallest waterfall in India.
Interesting facts about the city
Culture: Goa is a state of multicultural influence. A beautiful blend of different forms of art, music and dance is carried out by the people here.
Markets: Goa is the state where tourism is a core economy booster. Goa markets can definitely add a bit of colour to spice up your life. . The Gandhi Market, Mapusa Market, Arpora Saturday night Market, Mackie's Naight bazaar, Marago Municipal Market, etc are some of the best markets for shopping.
Food: Food and drinks are an integral part of the state. The staple food of the people here is Goan fish curry and rice. Prawns, crabs, kingfish are some of its specialty.
Places to visit near Goa
- Amboli: It is a hill station in the district of Maharashtra. It is at a distance of 121 km from Goa.
- Chorla Ghat: The place is just 68 km from Goa. Tourists can enjoy various activities like jungle walks, trekking, and hiking.
- Nersa: It is located in Mahadayi Valley and is 78.8 km away from the state.
- Dandeli: It is the best place for nature lovers and it is 103 km from Goa.
- Yellapur: It is famous for waterfalls like the Satoddi Falls, Magod Falls and Jenukallu Gudda. It is at a distance of 156.3 km from Goa.
- Hampi: It is 316 km from Goa and famous for the ancient temples, forts and monuments.
As it is located in the coastal Konkan region, therefore the state faces a moderate temperature. The weather remains sunny and pleasing throughout the year. Monsoon in Goa displays the most beautiful sights of the state. Despite heavy rainfall, the charming wet season makes it a good time for tourism. Winters are not that cold in Goa, where the temperature declines down to 15 degree Celsius.
The best time to book hotels in the city
October – March
The weather is perfect, and is neither too cold and nor too hot.
April – June
Although it is not the ideal time to visit, but visiting the state during off-season would give you access to hotels at cheaper rates.
July - September
It is the time of monsoon.
Events & Festivals in Goa
Grape Escapade: It is the biggest wine festival of the world held in the month of February in Goa. It carries the tradition of Grape Stomping.
Shigmotsav/ Gulaotsav Festival: Celebrated in the honour of warriors of Goa.
Sao Joao: It is a festival which is celebrated at the beginning of Monsoon season in Goa, where people of all ages jump into streams and ponds.
*All prices displayed here are indicative, prices will vary based on your dates of travel.


text:
Broncos steamed over Manning's cold critics
The Denver Broncos are steamed over suggestions by Peyton
Manning's critics that the four-time MVP crumbles in the cold.
Manning, who spent his first 14 seasons playing his home games
inside a dome in Indianapolis, has a 3-7 career record, including
playoffs, in games in which the temperature at kickoff was 32
degrees or below.
In all other games, he's 170-76.
With the Broncos, Manning has lost two notable cold-weather
games, at home in double-overtime against Baltimore in the playoffs
and in overtime at Foxborough, Mass., two weeks ago. He also beat
Kansas City in cold weather at home last season.
The forecast for Sunday's game at Sports Authority Field against
Tennessee calls for temperatures in the mid-teens with snow and
light wind, an improvement over the near-zero temperatures they
practiced in this week.
Manning said this week he didn't feel he was a different player
in the cold weather. Asked to elaborate, Manning added only,
"That's not how I feel, so … did I miss the question?"
The Broncos were in position to win both their playoff game
against the Ravens in January and their game at New England last
month, which came down to Rahim Moore's botched coverage on a Hail
Mary pass and a blunder by punt returner Wes Welker,
Against Baltimore, Manning threw for almost 300 yards and three
touchdowns and against the Patriots, he led a late TD drive to send
it into overtime.
"If we won those games, we wouldn't be talking about weather
right now," coach John Fox said.
Titans coach Mike Munchak talked about the weather all week,
saying he hoped for snow, wind, sleet, anything to slow down
Denver, which is averaging 38.6 points a game.
The one who gave the most impassioned defense of Manning this
week was the man who will be calling the plays Sunday when the
Broncos (10-2) take on the Titans (5-7).
"I've only been around him two years but the thing that
probably (ticks) me off more than anything is the fact that I don't
want anybody else as my quarterback," offensive coordinator Adam
Gase said. "I'm going to go in with him every Sunday and it's a
great feeling to have. When you have him back there, you know your
chances of winning are pretty good. And when you don't have a guy
like that? I've been in that spot a lot, and it (stinks), when you
know you walk in there and you don't have a shot. I'll take him any
day of the week."
AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org
Follow AP Pro Football Writer Arnie Melendrez Stapleton on
Twitter: http://twitter.com/arniestapleton