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Bombay—Dec 15, 2016
Emerging Cinema Technologies Take Centre Stage at Global IIT Techfest
Qube Cinema announced as Digital Cinema Partner for annual IIT Techfest
ilm technology is set to take centre stage at the 20th IIT Techfest 2016, Asia's largest science and technology festival, with leading end-to-end digital cinema manufacturers, Qube Cinema, as Digital Cinema Partner. The festival runs 16th -18th December.
Drawing on decades of experience in cinema technology, Qube Cinema Chief Technology Officer, Rajesh Ramachandran, will be presenting a talk on 'Technology Drives Cinema', providing the expected 165,000 delegates attending with an in-depth insight into the future of digital cinema technology.
Rajesh Ramachandran will be presenting at IIT Techfest on Saturday 17 December, 2016 from 11am to 12pm.
Ramachandran said: "Digital cinema technology has advanced incredibly over the past several years to become a formidable force in the film industry. Festivals like IIT Techfest allow technicians to better navigate this new landscape, by continuing to nurture innovations, talents, technologies and cultures on a global level."
"Qube Cinema shares Techfest's vision for continued ideation and innovation development," Ramachandran added. "We do this each and every day by creating products which strengthen the relationship between filmmakers internationally, and offering unique services to aid the distribution of film product to the far corners of our industry."
Qube is also the presenting partner for Rakesh Sharma's keynote at Techfest, IIT Bombay. Ashok Chakraawardee Sharma became the first Indian to go into space when he flew aboard the Soyuz T-11, launched on April 2, 1984, as part of the Intercosmos programme.
Delegates can also look forward to a Qube Cinema presentation of TVF Tripling, which will bring together the team behind the blockbuster web series.
About IIT Techfest
Born in 1998 with the motto of promoting technology, scientific thinking and innovation, Techfest has surpassed 19 golden years of creating an unmatched aura of a science and technology spectacle year after year at the IIT Bombay campus at Powai, Mumbai. It is today well established as Asia's Largest Science and Technology festival with more than 165,000 people in attendance and a reach of over 2500 colleges across India and over 500 overseas. In its endeavour to provide an international platform for the youth to showcase their talents and skills in fierce competitions, displaying cutting edge technology and research from all over the globe, having world renowned personalities motivate the youth and promoting solutions to alleviate the common man of his banal yet significant problems, Techfest strives for one and all to get inspired and look up to.
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According to a number of posts on the runnersworld forum , it hasn't been an easy or straightforward process to register online. You can enter at any Mr Price store, at Comrades House in 'Maritzburg, and even post your entry. I don't imagine that the quota will be reached in the first day, given that a large number of people don't / wont have access to the internet, so a manual entry will work for most. A couple of glitches on the first day isn't a big problem and I'm sure Comrades are working to sort it out asap as they are a very well run and professional organisation.
I didn't have a problem entering online, I just can't believe I did it. I had said that I will make up my mind on Spring Day whether or not I will enter the race and in trying to help my dad get his entry in, I figured I'm on the site, I've registered, why not enter. SO, I HAVE ENTERED THE COMRADES 2011 UP RUN!! (and I haven't told anybody except thru' this blog). In the meantime, my dad didn't manage to do his entry but it appears he had security issues on his computer at work so he will enter from his home computer.
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Parasitic Echo Pulse Rejector for Ultrasonic Liquid Level Meter
1. An ultrasonic echo-ranging system to measure within a predetermined time span the level of liquid in an open channel or tank, said system comprising:
A an ultrasonic transducer disposed on an ultrasonically-reflective surface at a fixed raised position above the surface of the liquid;
B means to excite the transducer to emit periodic pulses of ultrasonic energy which are propagated in a gaseous medium between the transducer and the liquid and are directed toward the surface of the liquid and reflected from this target to produce main echo pulses which return to the transducer and are detected thereby, said transducer also detecting parasitic echo pulses originating from said ultrasonically-reflective surface;
C means including a programmed microcomputer and a distance counter responsive to pulses detected by the transducer to measure the round trip transit time of the pulse energy in the gaseous medium to provide a reading of liquid level; and
D a parasitic echo rejector operatively coupled to said microcomputer acting to discriminate between said main echo pulses and said parasitic pulses received within said span to render said system non-responsive to said parasitic pulses to provide an accurate reading of liquid level.
2. A system as set forth in claim 1, further including a receiver coupled to said transducer to receive the pulses detected thereby and to apply them to said microcomputer.
3. A system as set forth in claim 2, further including an automatic gain amplifier interposed between said transducer and said receiver and responsive only to main echo pulses when the strength thereof is greater than the parasitic echo pulses.
4. A system as set forth in claim 1, wherein said rejector includes a parasitic echo counter.
5. A system as set forth in claim 4, wherein said microcomputer is programmed so that each new echo level reading related to the count provided by said distance counter is compared with the present liquid level value, and this new reading is accepted by the system when the difference therebetween lies within a given acceptable margin.
6. A system as set forth in claim 5, in which readings outside of said acceptable margin may be based on parasitic echoes or reflect a valid level change, discrimination therebetween being effected by determining whether new outside margin readings occur consecutively a predetermined large number of times, in which event they are accepted as true level changes.
7. A system as set forth in claim 6, wherein said large number of times is 50.
8. A system as set forth in claim 6, wherein if outside margin readings occur consecutively said large number of times and are accepted, all subsequent new outside margin readings have only to occur for a predetermined small number of consecutive times to be accepted as non-parasitic.
9. A system as set forth in claim 8, wherein said small number is 4 times.


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Speaking of weight issues, there was a time (sadly, too long ago boohoo) that I was fit and fab. Well, maybe not the fab. That was during my dancing days. I remember starting out really heavy especially in the hip and thigh area and I tried lots of fat burners, shakes, creams and so on just to lose the pounds. Every time I went on the scale, I often wondered why there was so little difference in my weight. I realized later that it wasn't really about the numbers on the scale. I thought that I wasn't losing my fat because there was only minimal change in terms of the numbers but I later understood that I was losing weight and at the same time gaining muscle as well. So if you get discouraged that nothing is happening to you after all those exercises, feel your arms, your thighs or your abs - you might have put on some muscle.
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Spending quality time with my family. It doesn't happen enough. Both kids are off doing their own thing. I love it when we can be together.
My husband, Jack loves a little nap now and then. While he is napping, he always covers his face with his ball cap. There's always a beer at hand should he need a refreshing sip. A guy gets thirsty during those power naps. ;D
Our daughter, Alex lounging on the hammock but she's still texting on her blasted phone. It's never far from reach. She only texts on it pretty much. Who needs to talk when you can type and read at the speed of light. Handwritten letters only go out when there is a thank you note, other than that it's texting with her. No facebook, no emails, no phone calls. Keeps life simple that way.
My Dog Chance. He is a precious little fella. He is 10-1/2 years now and still plays like a puppy. He gets excited sometimes when I come home and does 2 laps around the house and then jumps up on the couch out of breath. ;D He is a lover. Loves to be held, loves to lay on or near you and is so easy going. I think it is from growing up with my daughter who used to put him in her veterinarian case, opened and doctor him up. lol I have photos. Too cute. Plus she always held him belly up like a baby. He is my shadow.
So I got a job in Charleston, SC and I move on the 20th. Yikes! I was just offered the job this past Thursday and I start on the 23rd. I have been packing up a storm and cleaning and trying to stage the house. Are any of you in Charleston, SC or near so we can finally meet? I would love to meet some bloggers on an occasional basis. Maybe do some art, lunch, drinks, dinner, I don't know but it would be fun!
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Your daughter sounds like mine. I can't recall the last time I saw her without her phone. Whenever she comes over it doesn't stop and she has to stop mid conversation to respond to her texts.ReplyDelete
congrats on the new job, sounds exciting. I wish I did live in SC, meeting some of the blogging pals does sound like fun
Oh, I think living in Charleston SC sounds like heaven! All that southern charm and close to the ocean too! I'm envious! But wait, you can't leave PA, we haven't had our get together yet! I know you met with Sharon, have you and Lisa had a chance to meet? At any rate, good luck with your new venture, and at least it is easy to keep in touch via blogging!ReplyDelete
Hi Maggie. No I have not gotten to meet up with Lisa. I wish there were more time, but life's a little hectic right now, as you can imagine. I am packing and cleaning like an insane woman. lolReplyDelete
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What a beautiful time do you had with you family...just so lovely,lifely and totally engoyable!!!
And,oh,what a wonderful news for you,congrats with you new job!!!
What a Beauty-full family!ReplyDelete
This was a gorgeous post...so fun to read :)
I am wishing you all the best in your new life...SC sounds wonderful...less winter!!!
Thank you my friends. I am excited.ReplyDelete
What a beautiful family you have! I didn't know how to text until it became my primary form of communication with my teenagers ;) BIG grats on your new job- we're in Atlanta which is about 4-5 hours from Charleston- I'd love to meet you sometime and any excuse to visit that gorgeous city works for me:)ReplyDelete
Congrats on the new job and good luck with the move. You have a lovely family. I'm with your husband -- always good to have a beer close by. :) Best wishes, TammyReplyDelete
I'd love to have a visit with you Steph. I'll let you know when we are moved in and acclimated.ReplyDelete
Tammy, you crack me up. Thanks ladies for the congratulations.
Hello Tammy, nice pictures of the family. My girls are into their teens..into their teens stuff and I am hanging on to the youngest one, the boy age 9. I dont think I want them to grow up...but they do grow for sure. Wish I was nearer to where you stay :O)ReplyDelete


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Shazam redesigns its iPad app with television-tagging in mind
Auto-tagging feature runs in the background to identify shows, ads and music on the second screen
This article titled "Shazam redesigns its iPad app with television-tagging in mind" was written by Stuart Dredge, for guardian.co.uk on Thursday 23rd May 2013 11.00 UTC
Mobile firm Shazam has revamped and relaunched its iPad app, with a new feature that automatically identifies TV shows, advertisements and music, rather than waiting for people to manually tag them.
The app also sports a redesigned homescreen, makes it easier for people to see what their Facebook friends have been watching and listening to, and plots tag charts on a map of the world to show what's popular in specific continents, countries, regions, cities and towns.
Shazam is working on similar features for an Android tablet app to be released in the coming months, and the new features will also be added to the company's iPhone and Android smartphone apps later this year.
Leading on iPad is a sign of the growth Shazam has seen on Apple's tablet. "We have seen triple-digit growth over the last year for our existing iPad app, even though we haven't really aggressively promoted it," Shazam's executive vice president of marketing, David Jones, tells The Guardian.
Across all platforms, Shazam's apps have been used by 300m people since the service launched in 2002, with 200m of those having used it in the last year according to Jones. The company recently announced that it currently has more than 60m monthly active users.
Jones cites recent research by NPD Group in the US on the growth of people using second screens while watching TV. The survey of 3,387 people found 87% saying they used at least one second-screen device while watching TV, with 49% of them reporting usage of a tablet – versus 55% for smartphones and 50% for computers.
The auto-tagging feature is a significant step forward for Shazam. Capable of running in the background while people are using other apps on their iPads, it will identify music, shows and ads and make their details available in an in-app carousel.
"We've been testing it extensively to see if it drains the battery when running in the background, but the iPad can go for a couple of days with this running," says Jones. "It doesn't change your charging behaviour – how often you have to plug in – which is very important."
There will be differences in the way Shazam's app works around the world. In the US, Shazam identifies shows on any TV channel, whereas elsewhere it remains limited to those where a deal exists between the broadcaster and Shazam – the Brit Awards earlier in 2013, for example.
"For the time being it's select television shows in the UK, but over time we want to expand that to every channel," says Jones.
"Music is still our bread and butter, but more than 10m people have Shazammed television in the last year. Those are real and meaningful numbers for networks, brands and advertising agencies."
The auto-tagging feature does raise some questions for those kinds of companies, though. With manual tagging, people are actively using Shazam to find out what a song is, or to interact with a show or ad. With passive auto-tagging, Shazam will be capturing data on content they may not be interested in.
"We've thought long and hard about that," says Jones. "If you open or favourite a piece of content that's in the carousel, we're going to consider that a tag: a piece of content of interest. If the device just auto-tags it and it stays unopened, we'll treat it as something that wasn't of interest to you."
There are more interesting implications around the idea of an app that automatically identifies and stores every show someone watches on TV, both for the way TV audiences are measured, and for the privacy of TV viewers.
Shazam seems alive to both of these. "We're not trying to do anything like audience measurement on a grand scale across our user base. We're only interested in what our consumers actually engage in, not what auto-tagging may pick up around you," says JOnes.
"We're already sitting on a goldmine of data, and we're being respectful and thoughtful about how we monetise that."
Jones is enthusiastic about the creative possibilities for brands and their agencies within Shazam's iPad app, and tablets more generally, with second-screen marketing campaigns.
"We think of iPad as just a bigger canvas for our brands and agency partners to paint on," he says. "If you think about making a television advert interactive, it's wonderful to be able to do it on a smartphone, but even better to do it on a bigger 10-inch iPad or seven-inch iPad mini."
The iPad app's relaunch comes during a busy year for Shazam as it ramps up its TV business. The company appointed a new chief executive, Rich Riley, in April, shortly after poaching BBC iPlayer boss Daniel Danker for a role as chief product officer.
Former chief executive Andrew Fisher remains with Shazam in a role as executive chairman, tasked with plotting the company's path to an IPO. In its last full financial year, which ended in June 2012, Shazam's revenues rose 39.8% year-on-year to £21.8m, but its net losses grew from £619k to £3.3m.
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COPENHAGEN belongs to FC København, so I was told. The battle, which started in 1992, has been won by the team from what is a well-heeled part of the Danish capital. Although I would get some abuse from my Danish family members for admitting it, if I lived in Copenhagen, I would probably watch FCK. I like their branding, the crisp white shirts, the blue lion and the smart stadium. I also like the area around Parken, just 10 minutes walk from the very distinctive Østerport station.
FCK, when they were formed in 1992, out of a merger of two old amateur institutions, KB and B1903, had to contend with Denmark's team of the 1980s, Brøndby. But as FCK was born, Brøndby were going through a financial crisis. From the west side of town, and formed only in the 1960s, Brøndby challenged the accepted order of things in Danish football – heaps of sparsely supported clubs in the city and its environs, but none capable of being Denmark's flag-bearer.
Brøndby have had mixed fortunes in recent years, however, and FCK have risen to become Denmark's top club, winning the Superliga 10 times, the Danish Cup six times, including 2014-15.
And it looks like FCK will win the Superliga again this season. With 10 games to go in 2015-16, FCK are nine points clear of second-placed AaB (Aalborg) and they're unbeaten at home. They've only conceded 17 goals in 23 games.
FCK's fans – their average crowd at the Parken is 13,500 – proudly boast that the club is the only one in Denmark that bears the name of the city. A fair point, but I recall that back in the day when we didn't understand – or especially care – about the nomenclature of European football, we would add the name of the city to any club that happened to come from that "Wonderful" place: B1903 Copenhagen, KB Copenhagen, Frem Copenhagen and so on.
When I last saw FCK play, it was in the 1995 Danish Cup Final when they thrashed another Copenhagen side, AB (Akademisk) 5-0 in the Parken. A couple of years earlier, I had seen FCK take on, and beat, Brøndby, when I was mistaken for a scout from England and told by a Brøndby official that defender Marc Rieper and midfielder Jesper Kristensen were not for sale. Kristensen's career was cut short by injury and Rieper later went to West Ham. After that game, I was lucky to speak with FCK's first manager, Benny Johansen, who gave me the FCK story. FCK won the 1993 Superliga in the first season after being formed. In the years that followed, they had their ups and downs, almost running into financial problems and at one time, even wondering if the merger had been the right thing to do. The number of titles, and the European presence they have achieved, suggests that FCK have become the premier club in Denmark, one that can establish some sort of international brand. Inside the Parken, the club's European exploits are celebrated with huge posters, underlining that FCK have made some impact.
I returned to the Parken to see FCK play Brøndby in the first leg of the Danish Cup semi-final. Dodging the bicycles and urinating football fans on the walk from Østerport, it was amusing to hear the FCK supporters try to ape English fans, with Danish chanting and the odd English phrase finding its way in the text – mostly expletives. The police were taking this very seriously, blocking off the road on the side of the ground that would house the Brøndby fans. Danish "ultras" (thankfully) just don't have the same menace as those from Italy, eastern Europe or even Germany. Nevertheless, it is clear that FCK and Brøndby don't like each other too much, and there was a fair degree of posturing going on.
Having family connections with Brøndby meant I was able to get a ticket for the game along with my cousin's husband (Jurgen Henriksen, a former Hvidovre and Denmark goalkeeper and trainer to Brøndby and the national team's keepers, including the likes of Peter Schmeichel). Jurgen is often recognised at games and a couple of former Brøndby players stop him for handshakes and exchange of views. Michael Manniche, former FCK and Benfica striker, is also hovering around. Another former Brøndby and Denmark player, Henrik Jensen (no relation), meets us at the stadium and takes us into the VIP seating. Henrik's son-in-law, Thomas Delaney, is FCK's skipper and the star in midfield.
Once inside the stadium, the noise is incredible for a 20,000 crowd. When the two teams meet in the Superliga, attendances can rise to a near full house, but there are some Brøndby fans who decided to boycott the game over ticket allocations, and there has also been some unrest at the club in recent weeks.
It all began with the social media activity of the club's chairman, Jan Bech Andersen. He was unmasked as an anonymous commentator on a social media site, criticising the club's coach, Thomas Frank. When he was found out, he resigned as chairman, although he continues to have a financial stake in the club. Andersen is a friend of Chelsea's John Terry and this was the source of the stories that JT was set to join the club as player-manager. Frank left Brøndby and Lithuanian Auri Skarbalius took over as coach.
The supporters were in fine voice at both ends of the ground, FCK with their flags in white, blue and black and Brøndby all things yellow and blue. The performance of the fans was a major distraction as the game kicked off.
Delaney, who is of Irish-American descent, scooped an early effort over the bar and Bashkim Kadrii blasted wide when he cut inside and beat the Brøndby defence. But it was the visitors that opened the scoring after 27 minutes and it was a cracker. Winger David Boysen dashed down the flank and sent over a crisp cross that was bravely met by the head of Teemu Pukki, Brøndby's Finnish striker. The ball rocketed into the net at the near post.
After the interval, both sets of fans put on a show again. From Brøndby came billowing yellow smoke, coating the stadium in a mustard haze. FCK responded with what looked like sparklers. It was all dramatic stuff.
Equally engaging was the animated FCK manager, Stale Solbakken, the Norwegian who had a brief stint with Wolves. He's a highly animated character.
FCK played better in the second period, but it was not until the 83rd minute that they equalised, a high ball in the area deflecting off a Brøndby defender and Delaney shot home from close range. Delaney and his team-mates appeared to jump into the crowd behind the goal during the prolonged celebrations.
Brøndby almost snatched a winner late on when Christian Nørgaard forced his way into the area and screwed his shot just inches wide. He felt he should have scored and so did is team-mate Lebogang Phiri.
And so the game ended 1-1, with the second leg to come and another Superliga clash between the two clubs following. The battle for Copenhagen goes on.
You can't help but be impressed with the Parken, or the passion of the two sets of fans. We seem to have lost something in English football. Wherever you go in Europe, you see this type of support but you rarely experience such a captivating atmosphere in Britain.


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I was recently diagnosed with sleep apnea with 66AIH per hour. I knew I was tired and felt as though I only had a few good hours a day to accomplish anything but I never would have thought anything was wrong had it not been for my husband telling me to get a test.
After 2 two months I am down to 15 AIH per hour I am better, not great, but I still need 9 Hours sleep to feel rested. Will that improve?
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I was recently diagnosed with sleep apnea with 66AIH per hour. I knew I was tired and felt as though I only had a few good hours a day to accomplish anything but I never would have thought anything was wrong had it not been for my husband telling me to get a test.
I am a dentist working in dental sleep medicine. Going from an AHI of 66 down to an AHI of 15 is a tremendous improvement. OSA that severe tends to do a considerable amount of damage to your body over time. Therefore your body also needs a considerable amount of time to repair the damage. First the damage is repaired and then you feel the difference by feeling better. It could take more time for you to feel the maximum benefit, maybe two to four months more or even more. I would also work with your sleep doctor and/or DME provider to see if your CPAP can be optimized to get your AHI down even more. Ideally it should be down below 5. If you got a little closer to that, you might feel a little sharper. However, medically, you are already at a much better place with an AHI of 15. Good luck to you! a.b.luisi,d.m.d.
Thank you, SleepDent. I agree with Dr. Luisi. You have shown tremendous improvement! Keep up the great work, but don't feel bad about needing 9 hours of sleep
I am an advocate for the field of sleep medicine and for its patients. In the US, it is not uncommon for people to feel guilty or ashamed of "taking" the sleep they need for optimal daytime performance. Some have the notion that it is a "weakness" to need to sleep longer hours take or take naps. We as a country do not embrace slumber as a "true need" as we do diet, exercise and the like. Europeans think we are insane for feeling this way as they embrace their sleep and nap times.
I truly believe you will need less sleep as you continue your treatment regimen for sleep apnea. However, I do encourage you not to cheat yourself of "nourishing sleep" should you need to keep to the 9 hours.
Just think about how your life is improving for yourself, and for your loved ones since you have started therapy.
I wish you the best of luck!
Thank you so much for your feed back. It is reassuring to know that the improvements I had hoped for can still occur.
Yes, and I am one of those people who have felt guilty about needing 9 hours sleep, so thank you for your encouragement.
I had an initial AHI of 66 as well and it took a few months to get it down to below 15 then to 5 and below. My biggest improvement was when I went back to my sleep doctor and got connected with one of the techs and spent some time with him getting things figured out. He showed me how to program my machine myself and how to fine tune it to get better results. After some trial and a few errors I was able to get down to a about a 1 or sometimes 2 AHI. Getting the right mask is a big help. I started with a partial mask which was horrible. The Airfit P10 works great for me and I have had it a couple of years now. Probably the biggest one thing you can do is be consistent. I am approaching 3 years and I have never been a night without my machine. I travel occasionally and go camping frequently. My machine is part of me now. I also started out borderline atrial fibrillation but that has been corrected.
Very happy you have these feelings now!
Hi dk800mi!
I am a "newbie" to sleep apnea and this community forum, so I am still learning the correct terminology for things here. Could you tell me what type of mask the Airfit P10 is? I just had my second sleep study, and it didn't go well in the least. Even though I was very happy when the technician placed a very small and lightweight nasal mask on my face, he told me that if I opened my mouth at all, he would have to replace it with a full-face mask. I think that major anxiety kicked in that night, because I was simply concentrating on keeping my mouth totally shut (and I am a mouth breather, not a nose breather by nature). Needless to say, I am really sorry that I did not sleep the way I normally do – mouth probably hanging open and everything. I didn't get my second sleep study results yet; I am kind of afraid to know what I will find out. Normally, I am in bed for about 15-16 hours per night; have you ever heard of such craziness? For the longest time, I thought I couldn't get up and even function if I were not in bed until exactly 11 am. So far, I have yet to meet anyone here who is actually in bed for that long; I kicked myself out of bed a half hour early today, knowing that I had to move around earlier, since the mere act of remaining in bed for so long probably takes its toll on an apneic individual.
Right now, I am seeking out advice on the best, "appropriate" type of mask for me – since I know that everyone is different and has different needs.
I am sorry to ramble, but I think I just had some things on my mind that I needed to get off my chest.
I am extremely happy to know about your improvements, and you also bring much hope and encouragement to me.
Have a great (and well-rested) day!
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@Daisygirl - Do not worry! You are not rambling!! Telling the full story is a good thing, and more likely will help others here respond to you. So happy you have joined!
Thank you for your encouragement, MotherT! I can really use it right now.


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In 1990, a few weeks after I moved to Boston, I was sitting at an outdoor table in Harvard Square. At the next table, a Black man was giving his twenty-something son, who had apparently recently graduated from Law School, advice. He was apparently going down a list of the cities his son had offers in. "You don't want to stay here. Boston's still stuck in the seventies on race. Philly's even worse...." He went on, speaking of some cities with more caution, others more positively. Then "The best place for a young Black man in the Country today has to be Seattle. Why, they just elected a Black mayor. A city that's eighty percent White! Can you imagine?"² I was very proud of my home town as I listened to that, and very homesick.
Eighteen years later, it's been a long time since I heard anyone shout out an ethnic or racial slur on the street (which I did, to my shock, when I first moved here). Two years ago, Massachusetts elected a Black governor, in a campaign in which as best I could tell, race was not an element at all. (My perspective may be skewed: Since I don't watch TV news and don't read the local newspapers, what I knew of the campaign came from Public Radio and the web. I didn't even know Deval Patrick was Black til a week or so before the General Election. If you'd asked me, I'd have assumed, from his name, that he was Boston Irish.) And now, if the polls are right, the entire country is ready to catch up with Seattle and cast their ballots without regard to race. Maybe this time it really is morning in America.
¹ The only contested elections on my ballot were President and U.S. Senator; for the Democratic candidate to fail to carry both is just about inconceivable. I haven't seen polling on the ballot issues, but I assume, perhaps incorrectly, that Prop. 1, a grossly irresponsible slasn-and-burn antitax measure, will go down in flames. I would also like to thank that Prop. 2, decriminalizing marijauna, will easily carry the day — at least until the results are in, I'm going to let myself believe that people have finally started to notice that prohibition is as much a failed social policy now as it was in the 1920s.
² Seattle was actually roughly 10% Black when Norm Rice was elected mayor.


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Preparing for Your First Office Visit
Going to the dentist can be an intimidating experience, but we do everything we can to make our office warm and welcoming. We want your first visit to our office to be a good one, and we do everything in our power to make sure you have a positive experience.
When you visit our office for the first time, you will receive an x-ray designed to make diagnosis and treatment of common dental problems easier. The x-ray shows not only the structure of your teeth but the underlying bone as well. This makes the diagnosis of dental problems easier and helps set the stage for the rest of your dental treatments.
We will also ask you about your medical history when you visit our office for the first time. Compiling a detailed and accurate medical history is important, since dental care is an integral part of your overall health care. We will need to know about any past hospitalizations and operations, as well as any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking. Knowing your medical history and current health status will allow us to design a treatment plan that is safe and comfortable for you.
Regular Checkups
Your first dental checkup is important, but it is only the first part of maintaining your oral health and bright white smile. We encourage you to have regular routine wellness exams every 6 months, since having regular checkups is the best way to detect problems early and treat them promptly.
We recommend that all children 3 years of age and older have regular checkups every 6 months. All adults should be on the same 6 month exam schedule. No matter what your age, having routine dental exams will:
- Allow us to check for dental problems like tooth decay and gum disease
- Let us find tooth decay early and treat it promptly
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When you arrive for your routine dental appointment, the hygienist will also give your teeth a professional cleaning and polishing. Regular cleanings are important, since they help to remove plaque buildup that could lead to tooth decay.
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Integration of Climate Technologies' business with the company will be sales and earnings accretive from the start.
Symphony is one of India's leading residential and industrial air cooler brands, with the former accounting for nearly 80-90 percent of annual sales. The company, through its earlier acquisitions in Mexico (IMPCO) and China (Munters Keruilai), has managed to strengthen its presence in international markets as well.
For better access to overseas markets and technology, the company recently acquired 95 percent stake in Climate Technologies Pty (CTPL). The Adelaide-based company is a manufacturer of evaporative air coolers, ducted gas heaters and other cooling products. It caters to clients in Australia and the US.
How does Symphony benefit?
A 'hot' market: Australia is characterised by dry, hot and humid climatic conditions for most part of the year. Like India, demand for its cooling products is expected to remain robust, thus ensuring adequate revenue visibility in the long run.
Access to brands: With iconic brands such as 'Bonaire' and 'Celair' in its kitty for at least four decades, CTPL is one of the most renowned cooling and heating appliance players. Its market share in Australia's evaporative air coolers/ducted gas heaters market stands at 30/25 percent, respectively.
Tapping the US market: CTPL has a tie-up with Home Depot, an American home improvement retailer, and a product assembly centre in the US. Purchase of stake in CTPL will complement IMPCO's partnerships with America's large format stores. The US also happens to be the largest air cooler market in the world.
Diversification: Symphony will be better positioned to mitigate risks from subdued demand in India in seasonally weak quarters (winter months in particular) by laying impetus on the Australian market (summer is typically at its peak from October to March).
Product synergy: Adoption of newer technologies (evaporative air coolers) should help the company capitalise on its already strong innovation track record, eventually giving it an edge over domestic and foreign competitors.
Business similarities: Like Symphony, CTPL has strong relationships with clients (40 builders and 50 premier dealers in Australia), follows an asset-light model, commands a high market share in core markets and has been at the forefront of innovation.
Distribution: Symphony's investment in CTPL should enable the former to achieve a higher degree of brand visibility as far as its new products (post-CTPL acquisition) are concerned. Symphony's existing international distribution network spans over 60 nations worldwide.
Debt free: About Rs 80 crore of the total acquisition amount of Rs 200 crore will be funded through borrowings. Symphony's management remains confident about CTPL's cash flow generation ability from its Australian operations. Therefore, debt repayment won't be an issue.
Should one invest?
Symphony remains in a promising space given its growing emphasis on industrial and centralised air cooling, apart from sales traction in its 2 air cooler brands – Diamond and Sense – that were launched by the company in H2 FY18.
Steps taken to turnaround IMPCO and Munters Keruilai have been yielding positive results. The former has gradually turned EBITDA positive in 2018, whereas the latter has seen a substantial reduction in losses in the last 2-3 years.
Financially, the deal with CTPL makes sense for Symphony. Integration of CTPL's business with the company will be sales and earnings accretive (due to bulk raw material sourcing and economies of scale) from the start, thus yielding higher returns on capital (potentially more than 20 percent).
Symphony's funds in its treasury investments generate returns of 7-7.5 percent, which will pretty comprehensively offset the marginal interest cost of 5.5 percent on the borrowed amount. Prima facie, the value of CTPL's acquisition doesn't appear steep.
However, in Q1 FY19, consumer demand was disrupted owing to unseasonal rains in north and north-western India (among Symphony's prime markets). This, in turn, could lead to a lower-than-anticipated set of numbers for the June quarter.
Nonetheless, at 27.8 times FY20 projected earnings, we remain confident about Symphony's long term prospects. Healthy fundamentals and successful inclusion of a profit-making entity (CTPL) at an undemanding consideration should bolster the company's top-line and profitability.
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PESHAWAR: Christian circles in the Provincial Capital react strongly to the controversial statement of PTI leader, Pervez Khattak.
Most of the leaders are not afraid of saying that, the attack on the Pentecostal Church in Peshawar came in the course of discriminating tensions after the province's Chief Minister Pervez Khattak of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party reportedly said that Muslims "cannot be hired as sweepers and cleaners" as these jobs should be done by minorities, including Christians. In his statement he said, Sanitary workers (Cleaning drains, streets and roads) job will be given only to Christians, Hindus and lower casts."
In response to his statement, quite a lot of minority groups expressed their annoyance over what they called the leader's "narrow-mindlessness" while demanding him to step down from his office.
Life for All Pakistan said the remarks "that only the minorities are fit for sweepers has hurt the sentiments of the minorities" clearly violates PTI's campaign pledges including "giving equal rights and opportunities to the religious minorities". However, "after coming into power they speak and do otherwise," the group said.
The dominant party PTI has additionally threatened to bring to end supplies of the NATO military alliance and to gun down the US drones- the unmanned aircraft used by the United States to target militants in the area.
Islamic militants, whom Human Rights activists claim to have links to government officials, have very often portray Christianity as a "Western religion" while falsely accusing local Christians of having ties to "Western occupiers."


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At the beginning of the year, I made a list of goals that I hoped we would accomplish throughout 2014. One of those goals was to live off-grid for one week each season.
It is quite easy to be off-grid in the winter, we found out. The warmth of the stove along with the soft glow of oil lamps made for calm, quiet evenings spent with tea and good books. We didn't miss the fridge as it was cold enough on our porch to keep our food fresh (and cold enough outside to keep things frozen).
Evenings: After Alma fell asleep in the evenings, we read books, worked on projects (knitting, sewing, house), or just hung out. Evenings were much quieter than usual without the temptation to watch a movie. We went to bed a couple hours earlier than usual.
Days: Not much changed. We sang a lot while working and playing since there was no background music with which to hum along.
What We Liked: I loved knowing that my options for entertainment were limited; it was easier to focus on books or projects when there were only a few choices.
What We Missed: I missed the vacuum-cleaner the most. Sweeping the carpet just doesn't give you the same satisfaction as vacuuming. I also missed listening to Tonic (jazz) in the evenings.


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When creating macros in VBA, you may have a need to know the specific month of the year, as represented by a particular date. For instance, you may want to determine the month in which the macro is being executed. The following code will do the trick:
iMonth = Month(Now())
The Month function returns an integer value representing the numeric month of whatever date you provide. In this example, the Now function represents today's date, and so Month returns the current month, as a value ranging from 1 to 12.
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September 2018: The Blackdown Hills Community Bus is now well and truly operating in the area. The aim of the bus is to provide affordable transport for residents of the Blackdown Hills, which suffers from a lack of public passenger services. To date it has been used by WI groups, cricket teams, trips to rugby matches, for weddings, trips to venues such as Otter Brewery, Otter Nursery and many other individual uses.
In some cases the parties have provided their own drivers but in many cases they have called upon the small group of volunteer drivers. This is an area which the charity responsible for the running of the bus would now like to address by increasing this block of drivers. The purpose of the bus is to serve the whole of the Blackdown Hills and not just Churchinford, Blagdon and Otterford, as was the case with the old CBO bus. We are getting bookings from the other areas so it is now our aim to build up a team of drivers from other areas. The idea is to find a willing volunteer from each area of the Blackdowns who will, in turn, coerce a small team who can be called upon if the bus is hired out within that area. We are therefore appealing to anyone over the age of 18 and under 70, with a full, clean driving licence to get in touch if they are willing to be part of this team.
After all the hard work that has been put in to provide this invaluable service, the charity needs your help to make this project succeed. They can be contacted by their Facebook page – search for Blackdowns Community Bus or firstname.lastname@example.com. You can also phone 07762 813967. Please note, bookings for the bus can also be made via the above.
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Miracle League Parker County Now Open
By Lance Winter | email@example.com | The Star-Telegram
From the outside, George and Amy Mercer's support of the new Miracle League Parker County may seem like just another philanthropic venture. But it goes beyond that for the often-generous couple.
"We want to support and provide for people in our community; and I think you're never closer to God than when you are providing for the least of these," George said Saturday as he addressed a large crowd of both fans and supporters at the facility's grand opening. Read the full article HERE
Miracle League Park Nears Completion, Time to Play Ball
What began almost nine months ago is becoming a reality in just a few short weeks.
Organizers with Miracle League Parker County are preparing to "play ball" as construction winds down on the project that broke ground back in November.
The facility, located at the 2300 block of Tin Top Road, is dedicated to those with special needs and is being built though the generosity of Amy and George Mercer. The couple agreed to underwrite the majority of the fields construction with a $500,000 contribution.
Read this article by clicking here
The History of Miracle League Parker County started with the idea that all special needs children and young adults should be able to play ball. When George Mercer realized his son was going to age out of other organizations and he was going to have to tell him there was nowhere to play ball, he went to work with a group of community leaders. He donated the land and went before the Weatherford City Counsel to get zoning and water approved and brought to the land. Once this was done we rolled up our sleeves and got to work. This sounds like a short process but it has been a long time in the works and we are excited for not only what is to come but what Miracle League of Parker County will do for the community as a whole.
The construction of the new field has been in progress for several weeks. Anticipated completion is the end of March. A short spring season will be played in April. Registration has opened, click here to Register. Here is a great example of a Miracle Field being constructed.


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Single-event sports betting will not be legalized in Canada. The government has voted down a bill introduced by Windsor West MP Brian Masse that would have been the first step toward regulating sports betting federally.
Parliament votes against single-event sports betting
A bill to introduce single-event sports betting — which could have been a huge economic boost for Windsor and other border cities — has been defeated in the House of Commons.
On Wednesday night, parliament voted 156 against and 133 in favour of Bill C-221 — the Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act.
Windsor West MP Brian Masse, who led the charge on Bill C-221, blasted the Liberal government for the bill's defeat, accusing the Liberals of "stubborn ignorance" and "injudiciousness."
"Today, small mindedness won over good governance," lamented the New Democrat MP.
According to Masse, the refusal of the government to address single event sports wagering in Canada leaves a $10-billion-a-year industry in the hands of organized crime.
Masse described sports betting as a "massive revenue stream" that's currently funding criminal activities. Not only are the Liberals ignoring this, they are ignoring a major opportunity to create jobs and stimulate economic growth in the entertainment and tourism sectors, Masse said.
Single-event sports betting has been a long-standing controversy. Legislation on the issue was proposed four years ago
Earlier this year,
Masse introduced Bill C-221 as a private member's bill, once again hoping to make the first steps toward legalizing and regulating the activity.
The defeat of Bill C-221 on Wednesday night means that it won't proceed to the Standing Committee of Justice, which would have heard testimony from witnesses on the issue.
Masse found it galling that the Liberals didn't want any help understanding a bill which "they clearly don't even fully comprehend."
Earlier in the day, Masse said he was expecting a close vote. Later, he noted that there were some breakaway votes among the Liberals and mixed votes from Conservatives — showing that the bill was making headway right until the end.
However, with the bill's defeat, he does not see single-event sports betting rising again as an issue under the current parliament.
"It's done," Masse said. "There's no way else it can be revisited in terms of the language that we have for the Criminal Code … I can't imagine of another way."
That means those waiting to legally bet on events such as the Super Bowl will be waiting still longer: at least until another federal election.
But Masse said he doesn't feel demoralized.
"The reality is you do everything you can. It's disappointing, but I'm not demoralized … This bill comes to a conclusion, in its current form. But I don't think the issue is going away."
— with files by Dave Battagello


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One of our design goals for Operation Omar Popyoular is to ensure that our core data about individual content items (such as an album) is as correct as possible. Another design goal is to to attempt to enrich that core data with as much useful metadata as possible in order to enable additional functionality. As it turns out, these steps aren't exactly trivial. But they can produce unexpected opportunities, as we've just discovered. One tricky aspect of music metadata is how to correctly establish a release date for an album. Looking around at various types of music services you'll quickly see how a famous record from, say, 1973 will be listed as a release from, say, 1998. That would be the year of that particular release of that album.
This makes perfect sense to record companies. It makes very little sense to most consumers, and generally screws up simple yet important things like viewing a list of albums chronologically.
As it turns out, we've managed to do a pretty good job of resolving the release date/year commonly associated with a given album. And as it turns out, solving this particular challenge is important to the service which most likely will support us with a pilot implementation of Operation Omar Popyoular. So we isolated this particular task and pre-delivered a large number corrected release dates, with more to come.
As a new venture, we expected our business to change in unexpected ways along the way. This particular side effect was a pleasant one. We now know that our platform can work really well for pure metadata tasks, not just as a full-blown content discovery mechanism. We hope that means we can put it to work for a larger set of services with similar challenges.


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Tacoma Schools manager appeals firing following high lead levels found in school water
A manager accused by Tacoma Public Schools of failing to act on reports of lead in school water is contesting his firing, alleging in part that he was overworked.
The Tacoma School Board fired Ken Wilson, the district's safety and environmental health manager, in a 3-1 vote May 12.
That followed the district's discovery in April that water testing done a year before had shown high lead levels in some schools that had not been addressed.
Wilson appealed his firing Friday in Pierce County Superior Court.
"Everybody deserves to know the charges against them and to have a hearing before something drastic happens to them, and that is what's missing in this picture," his attorney, Mary Ruth Mann, said Monday. "I've never seen a termination action done so quickly without some kind of hearing."
She said Wilson's bid to regain his job means he will eventually have a hearing in front of a judge, and that the district has 20 days to provide the court with its record of why he was fired.
The appeal alleges he was let go amid "stigmatizing publicity" by the school district.
The district's attorney, Shannon McMinimee, said Tacoma Public Schools did not release anything to the media about Wilson, except through the public records process.
He was given notice that would happen, she said, and did not take advantage of the opportunity he had to seek a court order to prevent the records that identified him from being released.
As for the appeal, she said the district "will be responding in due course in court."
The appeal alleges that Wilson, who held the job since 2006 and had been with the district since 2002, was required to do work previously done by other positions.
The district overloaded him with work, "minimizing the time he had to perform environmental quality work," the appeal states.
It also cites positive performance reviews from multiple supervisors, including McMinimee, that praise Wilson in part for handling increasing responsibilities. The district paid Wilson a base salary of $102,776 during the 2014-15 school year.
Mann has said Wilson didn't initially see the results from May 2015 that showed high lead levels, because they were not in email reports from the lab that analyzed the water tests. Instead, she said they were in paper records sent with the lab's invoice.
He found the results almost a year after the tests, at the end of April, and immediately talked to supervisors about them, she said.
One of the tests showed a fixture at Reed Elementary had more than 150 times the federal threshold for lead.
The district eventually found high lead levels in more than a dozen schools and recently tested more than 6,000 fixtures at all its schools. It replaced more than 300 found to be faulty and contributing to lead problems.
Alexis Krell: 253-597-8268, @amkrell


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Yello ...
Have I been bussy? - Yes
Have I been bussy for a whole year? - Yes
Why? - well, because life just happens sometimes.
Anyway, I have decided to dust off my old hardware and fire up the old synth again, and at least try to stimulate the creative muscle enough to spew out some more gamer-tunes for those of you interested :)
So, right now I am working on a new song with Hania Lee (she's in here as well) who does part of the vocals on the next one. I feel a bit rusty to be honest, but making music is basically like riding a bicycle actually. Just need to get started again.
So this will all be ready in a little while, and so will "www.skymarshallarts.com" ...
Appreciate the insane amounts of reviews btw. It's inspiring to say the least.
See you alle soon :)
Eirik Blodøks Hafskjold
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Results: Ben took control of his own income and earning potential and even landed national media spots on Good Morning America and Fox News.
Ben, a circus performer, didn't think he had any marketable skills. He had tried to create a side business in the past but couldn't land a single client.
On paper, he didn't seem to have the "credentials" needed to succeed:
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- earning minimum wage
He had no idea how to identify a skill that someone else would pay for. See the subtle mindset change he made and how joking around with friends led to his "aha" moment:
"I should just be thankful that I even have a job"
Ben saw his friends making money and taking lavish vacations and thought that he wasn't the "type of person" who could make money on the side.
He felt that as a philosophy major and circus performer that his income was out of his control and there was nothing he could do.
The worst part is, he actively looked for excuses to stay stagnant like the economy and his industry. Even when the opportunity presented itself to make a change, he almost didn't take it. See why:
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He uncovered an odd, but valuable skill he could teach other men — how to approach women on the dance floor.
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Ekwall specialises in defending in serious fraud cases and is fully versed in all aspects of the proceeds of crime and money laundering legislation. He has been instructed to represent a number of clients facing prosecution by the serious fraud office and company directors who have been accused of stealing and defrauding companies and the revenue of many millions of pounds. He has considerable experience in these specialist fields and has a good understanding of the commercial and financial aspects aspects of serious fraud.
Ekwall is readily aware of the need for early preparation in these types of cases which forms the backgroud for effective case management.
He has appeared in the magistrates, crown, divisional and appellate courts in matters associated with confiscation, money laundering and restraint proceedings both criminal and civil.
Ekwall is fully acquainted with all aspects of the disclosure duties and statutory requirements. Ekwall is on the VHCC panel.
Ekwall is a qualified arbitrator. He has organised conferences in India and has strong links with the country.
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Whether you're visiting Honolulu for a weekend or a week, the state capital and gateway to the islands has plenty to offer the budget friendly traveler looking to experience authentic Hawaii without breaking the bank. From accommodations to can't miss restaurants, we've got you covered for an unforgettable and authentic Honolulu getaway. With the famous Waikiki nightlife stretching along the beachfront and the iconic Diamond Head volcano creating a stunning backdrop, Honolulu is a perennially popular travel destination for good reason. Between the beaches, the nightlife, and the rich cultural history of Oahu, there's something for everyone in Honolulu. Here's some of our top suggestions for where to stay, what to do, and where to eat to really capture that Aloha spirit.
Getting There:
If you're island hopping and looking to fly to Honolulu from another island on your vacation, book your flights with Island Air. We offer flights between Hawaii's most popular islands starting at $59, with quick and comfortable nonstop direct flights. Travelers who prefer bundled deals can check out package deals on Island Air, which include flights, hotel options, and car rental with pick up right at the Honolulu International Airport.
1. AQUA RESORTS: A popular hotel chain with more than 10 unique hotels in Honolulu, Aqua Resorts has something for everyone, from mid-range accommodations to boutique hotels with fun themes. The Aqua Palms Waikiki is just a block from Waikiki Beach and is a great option for a clean, affordable, mid range hotel. Guests can easily walk to the white sandy shores of Ala Moana Beach Park and the shops at Ala Moana Center. The Aqua Palms has a pool, parking garage, and is located right next to the Wailana Coffee House. Bring your room keys for 10% off! Aqua Resorts frequently runs sales and promotions on their website, so be sure to check out applicable discounts.
2. AIRBNB:Travelers looking for somewhere truly one of a kind to stay have plenty of locally hosted apartment and room rental options on Airbnb. A quick search of Honolulu on your travel dates will reveal tons of options for rooms, beachfront condos or entire homes for rent that each have their own unique character and local charm. You can even stay on a wooden ship docked in the harbor!
3. SHERATON PRINCESS KAIULANI: If you're looking for an affordable and family friendly hotel, the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani is a great option to consider. Featuring various package deals and promotions, the Princess Kaiulani boasts a brand new gym, a huge pool, beach front views, and family friendly extras like free parking and free kids meals. It's right across the street from the beach, and just a few blocks walk to the Waikiki Aquarium and the Honolulu Zoo, so family friendly activities are easy and convenient from here. Be sure to check out their Family deals site for seasonal promotion packages.
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5. YELP: Yelp is your best friend when it comes to getting the inside scoop on what a hotel is really like, from reviews of guests who have stayed there before. Depending on what amenities you're looking for during your stay in Honolulu, set your filter options by price, location, top rated, and more. You already know this, but Yelp is also a great way to check out honest reviews of restaurants and activities you're considering on your Hawaiian getaway, too. After your trip, you can add your own reviews to help other travelers, too!
Getting Around:
1. CAR RENTAL: When booking through IslandAir, consider booking your car rental up front as a package deal, so you can just pick it up from the airport and get to the good stuff. There are several rental agencies to choose from, including Hertz, Dollar, and Alamo.
2. BIKE RENTAL: If you don't need a car, consider exploring the island by bike with a rental from Waikiki Bike Rental. They've even got surfboard racks and GoPro cameras, for whatever adventures you want to document.
3. PUBLIC TRANSIT: Another great option is Hawaii's public transit system. Download the phone app for Hawaii's Bus, which will show you routes, stops, and up to date schedules for getting around Honolulu for just $2.50 a ride.
What To Do:
1. MONOA FALLS: You can't miss Honolulu's stunning natural waterfalls while you're visiting. From a beautiful 1.5 mile hike from the road through the rainforest, Monoa Falls emerge from the foliage with a stunning 150 natural drop. It's an easy hike with a beautiful view for birdwatchers, photographers, and anyone who appreciates a nice nature escape.
2. `IOLANI PALACE: The beautiful `Iolani Palace, built in 1882 by the last King of Hawai`i, King David Kalakaua, has a rich cultural history worth checking out. Take an interior tour of the former palace of the Kingdom of Hawaii (now a museum), or just explore the beautiful grounds for free.
3. DIAMOND HEAD: Hike the ridge along Hawaii's most iconic 300,000 year old volcanic crater for some of the best views on the island. The site of a few U.S. military outposts, Diamond Head has a rich cultural history along with its geological credentials.
4. HANAUMA BAY: This is your best bet for consistently great snorkeling conditions, with a natural coral reef located just off the beach. Bring your own gear or rent from one of the shops along the the bay. You'll be swimming with turtles, Humuhumunukunukuapuaa (the state fish of Hawaii), milletseed butterfly fish, yellow tangs, trumpet fish, angel fish, and many more natural wonders that go way beyond the aquarium.
5. PEARL HARBOR: The Pearl Harbor memorials and museum is a must-see site for the history buff or anyone who hasn't experienced this powerful monument to our country's past before. Be sure to arrive early in the morning to take advantage of free parking and beat the lines. Free admission includes an informative short video and the chance to visit several historically significant sites, including the USS Arizona memorial and the USS Bowfin submarine. Pearl Harbor is a beautiful monument and a great way to learn firsthand about the heroism of so many soldiers who fought during World War II.
Amazing Eats:
1. DUKE'S WAIKIKI: Located right on Waikiki Beach, Duke's is the place to go for a good fruity cocktail or a well-priced casual meal. Duke's is known for its friendly beach vibe, and has two dining areas: the Barefoot Bar and the Dining Room. Both have very reasonable prices on fresh seafood, burgers, and family friendly fare. The view is spectacular, as you're literally right on the beach.
2. HALEIWA JOE'S: Located in the town of Haliewa, about an hour's drive north of Waikiki, Joe's is another casual beachfront spot to take in the world famous surfing and sunsets from the waterfront dining area. They've also got live music and entertainment most nights, so be sure to check their schedule.
3. TIKI'S GRILL & BAR: Tiki's is a another great beachfront spot for happy hour cocktails, fresh local food, and a great beach party vibe. Be sure to check out their events schedule. Tiki's has a great lineup of local bands and hula dancers providing authentic Hawaiian entertainment. Come for the Mai Tai and be sure to stay for the spectacular sunsets.
4. WAILO SHAVE ICE: This local gem's been in business since 1940, and for good reason. Nothing beats a cool shaved ice on a hot day, and there are literally thousands of flavor combinations at this popular mom and pop shop. Let your inner kid out with a sweet—and colorful—treat.
This is just the tip of the wave of all there is to explore in Honolulu. There are so many natural wonders to check out here, as well as unique and unforgettable fresh dining experiences, that you'll be sure to want to come back for another vacation to Hawaii's capital. And with so many great budget friendly options, you really can't afford not to.
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