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The FWC announced that it anticipates the 2014-15 waterfowl season dates to be:
• Early Canada Goose: Sept. 6-24
• September teal and wood duck: Sept. 20-24
• September teal only: Sept. 25-28
• Regular Season (ducks, coots, and light geese): Nov. 22 - Nov. 30 and Dec. 6 - Jan. 25, 2015
• Regular Season (Canada Goose): Nov. 22 - Jan. 30, 2015
• Youth duck and goose: Jan. 31 - Feb. 1, 2015
Madison Baynard, of Chiefland, competed recently at the 2014 NBHA Youth World Championships in Perry, Ga. This invitation-only event is the largest youth barrel race in the world.
The NBHA Youth World participants numbered over 1,100 in the Teen Division (13 and over) and approximately 800 participants in the Youth Division (12 and under). The contestants ran for over $300,000 in cash and prizes. Prizes included 4-Star Trailers, Alamo Champion saddles, Gist buckles, Drysdales Championship gear bags, Tony Lama boots and many other prizes.
Chiefland High School girl's softball coach Wayne Weatherford was named Florida's 1A Coach of the Year.
Also, from that state-winning team, Brittany Gilliam was named Florida's 1A Player of the Year
A 6-year-old boy died Thursday morning after an attack by two pit bull dogs at a home in Fanning Springs.
The call that a child was being attacked by one dog came in at about 8:15 a.m. to the Levy County 911 Communications Center. It was also reported that two dogs were involved in the incident.
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A state convention has been held for FFA members in Florida for 86 years. The convention not only rewards FFA members for their achievements but also provides learning experiences with leadership workshops and presents some of the top issues in agriculture. This year, the Chiefland Senior FFA chapter carried 18 FFA members to the convention, held in Orlando.
Congratulations to all the following FFA members:
Dr. Brent Stewart was the guest of Rotarian Ben Lott at last week's Suwannee Valley Rotary Club. Stewart, an anesthesiologist, recently opened Advanced Pain Medical Center in Jonesville.
Stewart spoke on the different types of anesthesia in use today, misconceptions about anesthesia and how anesthesiologists determine how much to administer to patient. Dr. Stewart is pictured with SVRC president Dr. Bob Mount.
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) reports there were no findings of safety significance from a quarterly inspection of activities at the Crystal River Nuclear Plant, known as CR-3.
The announced inspection was conducted in June and covered a range of activities and procedures.
The process consisted of observations by NRC inspectors, interviews with Duke Energy personnel, reviews of procedures and records and walking through the plant.
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I recently took a ride on the new SunRail. I was among the throng onboard for a free ride and to see, as Dr. Seuss would say, "Oh, the places I could go."
When I entered the overstuffed car, a young woman immediately stood up and said to me, "Here, momma, take my seat." And I did. I thanked her and commented about the kindness of her gesture.
M. C. of Alachua asks, "What's the deal with the new marijuana law? Someone told me that it didn't apply to too many people. Is that true? So what is being voted on in November? Is that something different?"
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Taste trumps health benefits for blueberry buyers, sending a strong message that fruit consumers value flavor most, new University of Florida research shows.
About 61 percent of blueberry consumers buy the fruit for its flavor, while 39 percent do so for psychological reasons, according to two national online surveys. By "psychological," researchers mean those consumers may buy blueberries because they believe the fruit, which contains antioxidants, provides health benefits.
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Attention to detail shows your client you are paying attention to them. Nicely said.
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Sounds like it could work. But I think we'd need a list beforehand as to who can do what in which software/style. Otherwise people with the same skills might wind up working together and can't complete the job.
In order to keep everyone working equally hard and allowing for personal lives/time away there might have to be benchmarks. Say the CL does the layout for a continent/region/town/dungeon/space ship/galaxy/etc, the others do various elements like Murderface does the mountains, Pickles does the forests, Skwisgaar does the labels, Nathan does the rivers, Toki does the scale and compass, etc. Finally, a CL does the touch up and finish work and also provides guidance/direction/help all along the way. This way everyone gets the work in but it doesn't take that one person all month to do all of the various things...they just work a few days and pass it on.
If you think about it -- the CL, as team leader, gets to work sort of like a client and team members get to practice commission-like work while jumping through hoops and meeting deadlines. Then the CL comes back in at the end and cleans everything up.
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Sounds like it could work. But I think we'd need a list beforehand as to who can do what in which software/style. Otherwise people with the same skills might wind up working together and can't complete the job.
My biggest concern would be software compatibility (as was previously mentioned). Even if people are using the same basic software, they might not be using the same versions which, in turn, might cause a bit of havoc when trying to pass the map around for others in the group to work on. I, for instance, use an older version of Paintshop Pro and/or GIMP. If my partners are all using Photoshop or Inkscape (or anything along those lines) and need to pass the file on to me (layers included) there's no way I would be able to work on it other than looking at the composited image, creating my edits as a second version and then passing it back to someone who could use both files and merge them properly.
Still, I think it is a great idea and would definitely be a good thing to participate in as, hopefully, everyone involved in the various groups would learn something from their fellows (or fellowettes as the case may be). I haven't voted yet, though, as I'll have to think on this one as far as it being a challenge sort of thing. It might do better to be in something similar to the CWBP as opposed to being a challenge.
Just my two and a half cents worth . . .
When nothing is going right and you can't find someone else to blame, start beating your head against the wall, 'cause it'll feel so much better when you stop.
We have had technically restricting contests in the past. I mean you would have to split along vector apps / raster apps or CC3 type custom apps and then pick a format like SVG, PNG or CC3. Ok so layers are out but I dont think thats a biggie. Someone could do a bit of the map in layers, freeze them and export a big PNG for the rest to pick up and continue (poss using more layers to be frozen etc). What if you were commissioned to produce a console game and they had strict requirements for the map ? Those sorts of restrictions are part of the game when working for someone.
I think the map content should be very open tho - like you can do a regional, battle map, or just about anything as long as it was done with at least 3 people or something like that.
I use PSP and it has PNG support, my apps can import and export PNGs, all Gimpers and PSers are ok with that. In fact the only people stuffed in raster land are probably the MSPaint die hards. And heck, maybe part of the fun is having to use a new bit of software for this map...
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I like the challenge of dealing with various programs, I would consider that to be a requirement...instead of putting all the CC3ers together. I'd like to have a SketchUPer, and Inkscaper on my team for instance.
If the radiance of a thousand suns was to burst at once into the sky, that would be like the splendor of the Mighty One...I am become Death, the Shatterer of worlds.
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My Maps ~ My Brushes ~ My Tutorials ~ My Challenge Maps
There's also an option to have a shared base layer (showing the basic layout of the land and such, I suppose), and each participant supplies a transparent png (or other image format with transparency - could even be postscript I reckon) with his/her area filled in. The images can then be merged into one map every now and then as collab WIP's and the different parts can be discussed either from the merged image or from the single transparency overlayed on the base image.
I think I'd enjoy doing something like this, though I'd probably end up doing more supporting development work (as with the Context Free script I made for Ravells) - I do hope I'd count for a team member even if I hadn't actually drawn a pixel on the final map.
Also, does it really matter how much each person has participated? I reckon if one person made the whole thing, they'd be rather miffed at the ones that didn't help, and so would want to, say, make note of that on their entry?


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Many of our clients choose trust arrangements because of the unique advantages they offer. But no, youre not required to create a trust. If you prefer, you can put us to work on a less formal basis. All it takes is a simple letter of instruction, designating us to act as your investment agent.
With a trust you can not only draw on our broad investment capabilities but also arrange to have us perform any number of special services, now or in the future. These personalized services could range from making payments of estimated taxes while youre traveling abroad to providing full personal financial management in the event you suffer an incapacitating illness.
Also, you can name one or more beneficiaries to receive the assets of your trust at your death. These distributions avoid probate. Or, you can have your trust continue beyond your lifetime, serving as a source of continuing income and support for your spouse, a child, or others whom you designate.
No. To put us to work as your trustee, you take two steps. You deliver the money and/or securities that you wish to place in trust. And you give us your written instructions in the form of an agreement. The agreement, drawn up by your attorney, is signed by you (as creator of the trust) and by us (as trustee). Thats all there is to it.
Trusts of this type are often called living trusts to distinguish them from testamentary trusts (those established under the terms of a will). Living trusts created for the purpose of personal asset management are also known as revocable trusts. Thats because the person who creates the trust reserves the right to cancel or revoke it.
Certainly. Usually our trust clients keep control in three ways:
First, the trust agreement specifies that they may make withdrawals (or additions) at any time.
Second, as just mentioned, they reserve the right to cancel the trust.
Third, they reserve the right to give us new or different instructions by amending the trust agreement.
If you wish. Most of our clients look to us for objective, unbiased portfolio supervision because they lack the time or specialized knowledge to do all the necessary investment homework themselves. But you can delegate as much or as little investment responsibility as you want. After all, its your trust.
For example, you might spell out your goals and requirements in some detail and then leave the selection of specific investments to us as trustee.
Or you might start out by asking us to submit each proposed investment change for your approval until youre satisfied that were interpreting your requirements accurately.
Or you might ask us to submit recommendations while also researching some opportunities on your own.
Or But by now you have the picture. With a trust, you make the rules.
No. Our fees are competitive with those charged by investment advisory firms (for services that may not include custodianship of securities, recordkeeping, and other conveniences) or by mutual funds.
Most people think of millions of dollars when they hear the word trust, but that is a widespread misconception. Todays trust institutions have developed ways to handle even relatively small trusts efficiently. In any case, we dont think in terms of fixed minimums. Instead we ask ourselves, Is a trust the best way to meet this persons financial management needs?
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That depends on your goals which can be based on your current income plus long-term growth to offset inflation, or some balance of the two and on ever-changing investment conditions.
Over roughly the past 75 years, diversified portfolios of good-quality stocks have produced a total annual return (dividends plus growth in principal value) averaging around 10%. Bonds have produced somewhat lower returns overall, but they offer a higher level of current income than stocks.
As trustee our goal is to provide reasonably consistent returns over the years. We emphasize careful asset allocation, the selection of quality investments, and constant vigilance.
Look for experience first. Look for someone or a financial organization, such as us who has handled every type of market or diverse sorts of families. Youll want such experience brought to bear in providing financial security for you and your family.
Your trustee should have financial strength as well as professional investment capabilities. The trustee should participate in the financial markets every day, and trusteeship must be treated as a full-time job.
That describes us perfectly.
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"Eminent domain must not be used for private gain..."
That's the message of the Susan Dunavan involving the Keystone X–L pipeline.
And she feels so strongly about it that she's suing the governor.
A hearing was held today in the Nebraska landowners' lawsuit.
Judge Stephanie Stacy heard both sides and will make a decision at a date yet to be determined.
Dunavan is joined by two other Nebraskans who feel the governor's pipeline approval was unlawful.
Beforehand, Bold Nebraska had a rally on the steps of the Lancaster County Courthouse.
A ruling in favor of the landowners would induce another reroute for TransCanada's pipeline.
Bold Nebraska's Jane Kleeb says she feels her side was well represented.
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James G. Vella is President of Ford Motor Company's philanthropic organization, Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services, and formerly the company's Chief of Staff and Vice President of Public Affairs. His career at Ford began in 1988 as a producer for Ford Communications Network, coordinating internal television programs. Mr. Vella was appointed Vice President, Public Affairs in August 2002, after having been appointed Vice President of Corporate Public Affairs and a Vice President of Ford Motor Company in November 2001. Prior to that, he had been Executive Director, Corporate Communications since June 2000. Most recently, Mr. Vella served as Chairperson of Ford Motor Company Fund's board of directors and was responsible for the creation of Ford Volunteer Corps in 2005, to connect Ford employees, retirees and others in the extended Ford Family to a wide range of projects in their communities. Before joining Ford, he worked in television news at local affiliate stations for 14 years. Mr. Vella resides in Deerborn, MI.
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Open letter to teachers - I need help in implementing the flipped learning
Paraphrasing Sir Ken Robinson on one of his talk in RSA "At the heart of education is teaching and learning" , change in education has to be bottom-up. I believe if we want better education , we need to focus more on the process of "teaching and learning" , which is the reason why students and teachers must be actively involved in education reform.
Since early this year , I've been working on implementing the flipped learning from the grass-root level as a student. This project led me to writing an open letter to teachers (http://faizulzuraimi.blogspot.com/2013/05/an-open-letter-to-teachers-my-name-is.html), delivered a speech in TEDxKL audition ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPPfL1fP0Sg) and started my own social enterprise (https://www.facebook.com/voicesofglobalstudents)
The reason why I'm still working on this is that the principal and the deputy principal in my school are also very keen on this project. However , after having an appointment with the principal , I was told that some teachers may see this approach as "Americanism" and some may see it as an assumption that they haven't done anything as a teacher so far. It's becoming evident that what we need is a dialogue with the teachers.
Given the fact that I haven't got any experience on flipping a class, I'm looking for teachers(especially those who have tried flipping their classroom) to have a dialogue with a group of teachers in my school who may be interested. You may contact me through my email address and I can direct you to the principal or deputy principal in my school. Implementing the flipped learning wouldn't be possible without your participation, as this is a very important missing part that needs to be pieced.
Do contact me on my email here : firstname.lastname@example.com
and visit my blog at faizulzuraimi.blogspot.com
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Sep 11 2013: Let me suggest one method of the "flipped learning" from the viewpoint of the students, as well as the teachers.
The most important thing for self learning is the induction of creativity and the enthusiasm of the students in learning. Whatever it is from the students' self motivation or the teachers' encouragement or inducement. I believe that we should alter the format of presenting the teaching material and the following discussion and "homework" as follows:
The teacher should give the material for the next class before the conclusion of the preceding class, and ask the students to study the materials, be it as a video or lesson on paper or on computer media, at home before the next class. Ask the students to study it and treat this as a homework. In the next class, the teacher should answer questions concerning the pre-assigned teaching materials. Then a discussion mainly led by the students will follow; to expand the meaning of the topics or offer some practical use or analogy for the materials just presented. Finally a short "open book" written test will be done in class for all students. This answer sheet will be treated as the homework for the evaluation of what a student has learned from the lesson. This setup would encourage self learning as well as evaluate how the student has learned without any private help from their parents or siblings. During this in-class test, occasional hint can be given by the teachers as long as not a straight answer to the questions asked.
If you think that my suggestion is worthwhile to be pursued, I will be glad to answer any questions here or through email communication.
Sep 13 2013: Hi Mr.Bart ,
I couldn't agree more that self learning is the induction of creativity. Because when learning is carried out by self-initiative, it becomes more relevant and meaningful for a person. Or as Daniel Pink would put it as being intrinsically motivated by their autonomy.
We did that in our physics class, except we are given notes on paper since it takes time for the teachers to prepare the video lectures. A number of students don't like the idea due to the fact that many students are used to having teachers teaching in front. So I made agreement with a friend of mine to start an education department in LEO club so that we can start collecting//making video resources for CIE A levels (edexcel for maths) and IGCSE subjects.
I would love to receive an advice from you on making this possible. So I hope you would write it an email :)
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Once the younger turned to face him, a sadistic grin appeared on his face, revealing his sharpened teeth. He pounced from his perch, nails aimed for the flesh between his preys elbows. Without use of his arms, no weapon could be summoned. In such close quarters, it would probably be useless anyways, but one couldn't be sure. He bared his teeth, eager to sink them into Kent and drink up the crimson liquid that was sure to flow out. Rivers of it, oozing from the gaping wounds he itched to inflict….He could already taste it.
Sebastian would take more than just blood, though. There was every intention of tearing off long strips of muscle and skin from his victim, not even bothering to chew before they dropped into his stomach. He'd be extra careful to keep him alive, though. A reaper would make a lovely pet. And attract more for him to feast on. He'd have his pick of them all, and he'd relish each one as it fell. Depending on whether or not this one was liked, he might even search for another pet among them. Who knew? There were so many delicious options~
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Refugia for biological diversity in arid and semi-arid Australia
Biodiversity Series, Paper No. 4
S.R. Morton, J. Short and R.D. Barker, with an Appendix by G.F. Griffin and G. Pearce
Biodiversity Unit
Department of the Environment, Sport and Territories, 1995
4. Foci of biological diversity in Western Australia
4.1. Central Kimberley
76,907 km².
Primary land-use
Extensive cattle grazing, tourism.
National Parks and Nature Reserves
Drysdale River National Park, Prince Regent Nature Reserve; there are plans to add a central part of King Leopold Ranges to the conservation estate following purchase of Mount Hart pastoral lease (McKenzie et al. 1992).
Management problems
Land degradation due to over-grazing (Wilcox and Cunningham 1994).
ANZECC-listed species
No information.
Species that are regionally endemic
Reptiles: The blind snakes Ramphotyphlops troglodytes and R. micromma are endemic to the Region (Cogger 1992)
Plants: A cycad Cycas furfuracea and the mistletoe Decaisninia biangulata are endemic to north-west Kimberley (McKenzie et al. 1992).
Relict populations
There may be relict species in the limestone massif (Keighery and Gibson 1993).
Other significant populations
Rock ringtail possum Pseudocheirus dahli and red goshawk Erythrotriorchis radiatus at King Leopold Ranges (McKenzie et al. 1992).
Wetland sites
Some parts of the King Leopold Ranges – Bell Gorge and Lennard River Gorge – contain permanent pools (McKenzie et al. 1992).
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Parental education, grade attainment and earnings expectations among university students
AbstractWhile there is an extensive literature on intergenerational transmission of economic outcomes (education, health and income for example), many of the pathways through which these outcomes are transmitted are not as well understood. We address this deficit by analysing the relationship between socio-economic status and child outcomes in university, based on a rich and unique dataset of university students. While large socio-economic differences in academic performance exist at the point of entry into university, these differences are substantially narrowed during the period of study. Importantly, the differences across socio-economic backgrounds in university grade attainment for female students is explained by intermediating variables such as personality, risk attitudes and time preferences, and subject/college choices. However, for male students, we explain less than half of the socio-economic gradient through these same pathways. Despite the weakening socio-economic effect in grade attainment, a key finding is that large socio-economic differentials in the earnings expectations of university students persist, even when controlling for grades in addition to our rich set of controls. Our findings pose a sizable challenge for policy in this area as they suggest that equalising educational outcomes may not translate into equal labour market outcomes.
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Ralph Ueltzhoeffer produced three large-scale gallery installations between 2008 and 2011. In these works, the artist transferred words and images directly to the surfaces of the gallery. Each installation featured 300 textportraits of popular persons. Disrupting the seeming naturalness of the white gallery space, Ueltzhoeffer's treatment of the walls and ceiling underscored the way in which architecture and social spaces have their own way of speaking and representing the world…
The New York Public Exhibitions 2008/2009 by Holland Shelby.
Ralph Ueltzhoeffer born 1966, Mannheim Germany. The "MISSING" Project 2008 at Ground Zero, Cafe Europe and Chelsea Art Gallery Tomwell in New York City. In 2009 Project "MISSING" at Prada shopping store, New York. In the "Textportraits" images and words are equally used to generate a portrait, understood as the visual representation of an individual. Combining the miscellaneous digital information he composes portraits using the word "missing" referring to the trait of human cognition to hide daily routine perceptions in "blind spots". (Joseph Beuys Portrait)
Installation View: Ralph Ueltzhoeffer, Title: "Web 2.0 Identity".
Exhibition View: Hauser Wirth Zürich 2009.
Ralph Ueltzhoeffer's artistic research is dedicated to the relationship of visual and written information in the digital sphere and their relevance for the beliefs one produces from these data. His search for new forms synchronizing visual and written information reacts and reflects on the internet as an open and central source of information in times of globalization and digitalization of data. In the synopses of visible and readable information he engenders visuals which require new perceptional approaches. More at Kunstforum…
Ground Zero, New York (2008) Installation by Ralph Ueltzhoeffer and Laura Maria May.
Ralph Ueltzhoeffer, Installation at Cafe Europa, New York in 2008.
Installation View at: Prada Shopping Store, New York (Soho) by Ralph Ueltzhoeffer and Laura Maria May in 2009.
Installation at David Zwirner Gallery, New York by Ralph Ueltzhoeffer.
Deutscher Bundestag Berlin (Installation by Ralph Ueltzhoeffer).
Installation Lightart at GLOW EINDHOVEN by Ralph Ueltzhoeffer in 2009.
Only loosely definable as a movement, it emerged more or less simultaneously in North America, Europe and Latin America and had repercussions on more conventional spheres of artistic production spawning artists' books as a separate category and contributing substantially to the acceptance of photographs, musical scores, architectural drawings and performance art on an equal footing with painting and sculpture. The work of Conceptual artists helped to put photographs, musical scores, architectural drawings, and performance art on an equal footing with painting and sculpture.


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SA expats buying homes at home3 June 2005 More and more South Africans living and working in the UK are buying properties in SA with a view to returning home, with positive media coverage of SA and the local property boom among the reasons for the trend. Pam Golding Properties' London office says about a quarter of all inquiries for South African homes come from expatriates wanting to invest in property back home. The agency told Business Day newspaper recently that this had been encouraged by positive reporting on SA in the British press, with extensive coverage of the country's property market. Some 50% of Pam Golding Properties' expat buyers plan to return to SA in the next year or two, says CEO Andrew Golding. The other half want to acquire a property as an investment for when they return home in the future. "Since the start of 2005 South Africa has received a great deal of good press in the UK media," Golding said. "Most 'holiday and homes abroad' magazines have included extensive editorials on the property market in South Africa." A place in the sun "A Place in the Sun", an ITV Channel 4 programme, filmed footage in South Africa and carried a 12-page editorial in its January magazine on buying property in South Africa. Both editions have since carried editorials on the SA property market. Jawitz Properties MD Herschel Jawitz told Business Day that his group was "definitely seeing" an increasing number of expats both asking about and buying property in SA. "It is a result of the very positive sentiment that surrounds SA at the moment and the drive by organisations such as the Homecoming Revolution to draw South Africans back home," Jawitz said. SA's leading mortgage originator, Mortgage SA, says it has seen a marked rise in South Africans who live abroad applying for home financing through its website and call centres. "With the many excellent property websites showcasing South African property, increasing numbers of expats are comfortable buying property this way, then coming to us for financing," Mortgage SA MD Saul Geffen told Business Day. A place to invest Mary-Jane Lefevre of the website Escape Artist says South Africa is at an exciting stage of development, with confidence in the country running high both among citizens and in the international community - and SA property is seen as an excellent investment. Reasons for this, according to Lefevre, include personal tax relief, lower property transfer duties, growth in household disposable income, low inflation and interest rates, strong domestic demand for housing, a rapidly growing middle class in previously disadvantaged communities, and continuing foreign demand. The latest Absa index of SA house prices reported strong growth, forecast to continue. SA's basic home loan rate is currently at 11%, the lowest since 1980, and is unlikely to rise dramatically over the next few years. And getting finance has become a lot easier as competition between banks has increased, with banks offering 100% bonds and even loans with cost in certain cases. "South Africans thinking about emigrating should take into account the number of foreigners that view South Africa as a prime destination," Lefevre says. "Given the distance and travel time to South Africa, the foreigners and expats investing in South African property must be basing their purchase decision on lifestyle. "Foreign buyers invest primarily as a result of lifestyle - climate, type and size of property and cost of living. But equally important is the interest rate environment, stability of exchange rates and consistent growth in property values. These are drawcards to foreign investors, and should also be seen as such by South Africans." Average house prices in SA's main centres, according to the Absa index, are as follows:
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You know, I think I'll be making a new set soon. I've got some free time coming up, maybe I'll try it again…
Explanation: I'm half Odawa on my dad's side. I spent my childhood going to powwows and dancing Traditional women's in the regalia my mother made me (which was awesome, because she's mostly Irish and not even a tiny bit Native). To me there is nothing better than a snow cone or a buffalo burger after a long stretch of dancing (I make it a point to get one every time I go these days), and dancing used to make me feel beautiful during a time when I got bullied a lot in school.
Since going to college, it's kinda been hard to even connect to my Native side at all. Where I used to go to powwows maybe 2 or 3 times a month in middle school, I only go maybe once or twice a year now…
I've got a car, and a willingness to travel. If my friends want to come with me, all the better. It's a part of me that I've been neglecting way too long, and you know it's bad when simply reading the word snow cone in the context of a powwow makes you miss it even more.
Once I make the regalia, the only thing I have to do is actually learn how to French braid my own hair…(regular braids are fine, but the French braids look snazzy with regalia).
It it strange I keep finding things to get excited about? After reading about negative imagery and stereotypes associated with my heritage this morning, I'm not gonna lie - I was angry. Perhaps being angry now is even more of a big deal than when I was in middle school. Around that time, I used to be rather anti-white. In my mind, people just didn't understand me. Chalk it up to maaaaybe being an angsty youngin', but as I get older now I realize that some of my points back then were valid.
Not gonna lie, I don't get mad very often. When I do get mad, though, it's usually after someone touches an issue that's dear to me. You'll probably get the same degree of reaction between appropriating my childhood and slurring who I choose to love (although not for the same reasons). Always being the 'awkward one out' at mostly-white family reunions and getting asked if I 'danced around fires' as a child got me ready for a lifetime of anger.
I'm not angry too often, even though that's the background I come from. It's funny, though - when I do get angry, my (mostly white) friends tend to freak out. At this point, it's trufax to say they just don't get it. Other people may have the patience to sit there and tell a person what exactly is wrong with saying the word 'squaw' or wearing a 'traditional Indian headdress' (as if there's one for all of us), but I know that sometimes I just run out of patience and have to point them to a book on the subject. Expressing my views gets me in trouble - posting great things like "Ways to Spot a Wannabe Indian" instantly garners reactions of anger on Facebook. I am stupid and I am bad for posting such an angry *shudder* Indian thing when I've been such a good half-breed all this time! Clearly I don't understand what other people are going through, either!
Blah, blah, blah.
I may be "only half", but I am still a woman of color. I identify as Native and bear the looks of surprise people give me when they hear about it for the first time. On top of that, I'm bisexual and could snap a Hollywood woman in half. Living, knowing only my family will ever immediately understand me when I come home angry - it's frustrating. It's hard. It's also given me a level of empathy and understanding that I wouldn't trade for all the white privilege in the world.
…whew. That was a rant and a half, wasn't it? Through that, though, you get another glimpse into who I am: I am half-Native, and I'm very proud of it. You'll get more about the Irish side in future posts, because (perhaps ironically enough) I'm also a part of the Society for Creative Anachronism. Look it up; you'll also hear plenty of it in the future.
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I received my products safe in a nice packaging. The order took less than 1 day to ship and arrived very quickly. The items were as described in their website and fit my make & model of the car per...
Item delivered next day, even choosing "base" shipping method, but shipping box and parts box partially crushed (likely shipper's issue), parts not damaged.


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Sleep Number bed by Select Comfort. Complimentary amenities include Wireless Internet Access and shuttle service to area locations. JJ Astor revolving roof-top restaurant
Overall Rating - Okay - 6 reviews
Mediocre 4.0
They ran out of pillows and were understaffed.
Bad service tiny room
Good 7.0
Location and views were excellent. Beds were comfortable.
Only two elevators-VERYlong waits. Poor acoustic separation. Carpet heavily stained. Restaurants not family oriented at all
|Good - 1 reviews
a super town on Lake Superior.. welcome to the Hampton Inn Duluth If you love the great outdoors, our Hampton Inn® hotel in Duluth is a place you must visit. Surrounded by natural sites-from beautiful parks to streams to lush gardens-Duluth calls to those who love being outside. And when it's time to come indoors, Duluth offers an amazing range of cultural a...
Overall Rating - Good - 1 reviews
Good 7.6
nice room
|Excellent - 3 reviews
Overall Rating - Excellent - 3 reviews
|Excellent - 1 reviews
Located in the heart of downtown Duluth, the Sheraton Duluth Hotel is ideally situated for business, weekend getaways, or an extended vacation. We're connected via skyway to St. Mary's Duluth Clinic and Miller-Dwan Medical Center and are also just minutes from the Duluth Airport. Full of charm and ambience, our 147 guest rooms and suites give you everything...
Excellent 10.0
My husband and I were in Duluth celebrating our wedding anniversary. The location of the Sheraton is wonderful as it is in walking distance to several restaurants and bars. The staff was very friendly and when we arrived back in our room the evening of our anniversary we had a complimentary dessert waiting for us along with a card.
I was a bit pricey to stay here, but I guess you get what you pay for.
|Good - 109 reviews
This Minnesota indoor waterpark is your answer to the winter blues or any summer vacation dilemma! Forget your daily routine; let the kids be kids and allow the waves to wash away your worries at the Edge. Guests can expect exceptional amenities, delicious food and life-long memories, all paired with an awesome waterpark!
Overall Rating - Good - 109 reviews
|Good - 803 reviews
Our Duluth, MN Hotel's Location is the Best The Holiday Inn® & Suites Duluth Downtown is Duluth's largest full-service hotel. We're 10 minutes from the airport & located in the heart of downtown Duluth, MN. Our amenities include free parking with ChargePoint car chargers, three restaurants and complimentary shuttle service. All of our rooms have a fridge, co...
Overall Rating - Good - 803 reviews
Good 8.0
This hotel was very convenient to Canal Park, you could walk if you wanted to, we never did, traffice was crazy. But we were right on Superior St. so we walked downtown a few times. It had a nice pool and whirlpool, beds were very comfortable and staff was very nice. The only down side was that there is not a continental breakfast, there is a dining room to sit down and order and also a deli which served breakfast and lunch.
Excellent 10.0
Like it, i' ll recommen this hotel to everybody else
|Good - 4 reviews
Located in Duluth (Proctor), Duluth Spirit Mountain Inn & Suites Americas Best Value Inn is convenient to Spirit Mountain and Thompson Hill Information Center. This hotel is within close proximity of Lake Superior Zoo and Proctor Dirt Floor Arena. Make yourself at home in one of the 99 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wi...
Overall Rating - Good - 4 reviews
Mediocre 4.0
Breakfast was hot. Great location. Best price.
Pool was dirty. Beds were old and worn. Bathroom was stinky.
Excellent 9.3
The room was very clean and the staff was nice.
The hot tub was very small and always had people waiting to use it so we never got a chance to use it. Don't rely on iPhone maps to get there-it led us in the wrong direction.
|Excellent - 1 reviews
3 story building with pool, whirlpool, wading pool and waterslide. Slide has limited hours and must be 48 inches tall to use water slide. Meeting room to 100, business center, exercise equipment and free continental breakfast. Free wireless intert
|Excellent - 1 reviews
Excellent 10.0
Our room had a gas fireplace, a fabulous jacuzzi tub, comfy bed and linen, soft towels, a balcony that had a lake view and quite a bit of privacy. Close enough to downtown and canal park via the lakewalk trail (about 15 min walk to Fitger's plaza and 20 to canal park) and a 5 min bike ride, but out of the busy hustle and bustle of downtown. It was a fabulous weekend! Would definitely go back!
The breakfast was really mediocre. Not a deal breaker at all tho. Try Duluth Grill in west Duluth. Amazing, local sourced food with a garden in the parking lot!!!
|Okay - 1 reviews
A convenient location is what draws many travelers to our Duluth hotel, but it's the hospitality and top quality that brings return guests to us. Duluth hotels are already known for great hospitality, but we go the extra mile to make you feel right at home. Our North Shore hotel has everything you need for a spectacular getaway, like luxury bedding, spaciou...
Overall Rating - Okay - 1 reviews
Okay 4.3
Got the room for a good pricd.
Downtown. Parking lot was at a angle, pain for parking motorcycle. Door hung up, had to slam and check that it latched. Room had a musty smell. Got used to it fairly quick but every time I left and returned to the room could smell it. Not recommend.
|Excellent - 165 reviews
Stay at The Inn on Lake Superior located in the heart of Canal Park in gorgeous Duluth, Minnesota! Take advantage of our top-notch amenities, exceptional guest rooms and unbeatable location! Our Duluth lodging places you near tons of delicious dining, world-class entertainment and directly on the shores of Lake Superior. Enjoy all of our plush accommodation...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 165 reviews
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Experience fun and adventure here in Duluth Minnesota. Our guests love the multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities available. We are adjacent to Spirit Mountain and only minutes away from Canal Park and Downtown Duluth. Spirit Mountain has two new adventure rides - Timber Twister Coaster and Timber Flyer Zip Line. We are a 100% smoke free building bu...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 4 reviews
Excellent 10.0
Thank you for the laundry facilities. After a week of hiking in wet forests, with minimal space for packing extra clothes we badly needed to do a load of laundry to keep us going for the next week.
Needed more animal heads in the lobby. At least a squirrel to keep the moose company.
Excellent 10.0
We have been staying in this hotel for the last 4 yrs love it a lot. The people are all so nice
Could do without any children
|Excellent - 1 reviews
Excellent 8.6
I love the facilities and the location, private setting with a lovely view of Lake Superior, plus they're pet friendly! It's definitely not a fancy hotel, but they have a good thing going for a relaxed/ nature oriented stay in the Lake Superior area.
No complains, really. They have older facilities, but that is not a big deal. Staff was friendly, hey have a pool and a restaurant, plus a nice marina and shore to play in the lake. They are about the same price as everything else in Duluth, but at Barkers Island you get more of the scenic, close to nature part of Lake Superior.
|Good - 1 reviews
You'll be centrally located in Duluth with a stay at Park Point Marina Inn, minutes from Aerial Lift Bridge and Lake Superior Maritime Museum. This inn is within close proximity of Great Lakes Aquarium and Canal Park. Make yourself at home in one of the 68 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillo...
Overall Rating - Good - 1 reviews
Good 7.6
I liked the comfort of the bed and it was clean and new.
I didn't like the fact that there was no pay per view.
|Excellent - 3 reviews
The Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk Hotel is a Duluth Minnesota hotel conveniently located just off I-35 on US Hwy 61, 2 miles north of Downtown Duluth. This Duluth MN hotel offers a convenient location along with the comforts of home at reasonable prices. All guestrooms are newly remodeled at the Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk Hotel and feature the amenities you count o...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 3 reviews
Good 8.0
Comfy beds. Vanity outside of shower/toilet room.
No elevator. Tight parking. Back access door didn't seem to lock.
Excellent 8.6
This is a quieter hotel option than most in the area...perhaps because it is off the beaten track where the majority of tourists stay.....or because families might be more likely to choose a hotel that has a pool or rec center available. This hotel is basic and very practical. It is comfortable and sufficiently equipped for a pleasant stay. We also like that it is dog friendly. We appreciate that when we travel with our dog.
The breakfast was heavy on sweet rolls and bread-types of things. I wish there was fresh fruit and healthy choices among the breakfast options.


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I keep hitting the 'notify me' button instead of 'review this tea'. They should really make the review button bigger.
My wife discovered that I actually do enjoy some cold-brewed teas, so we have set out on a quest to discover exactly which ones, and how much agave is too much agave. I've had so many in the last few days that I haven't reviewed that I'm just going to do them all at once and out of order SO we'll start with Lemon Meringue – which in and of itself is one of the few rooibos teas that I enjoy (I find rooibos just too naturally sweet – it sticks in my throat).
Unfortunately, I did not like it cold-brewed. I'm leaving my rating where it is, because hot this is delicious, but it turned bitter and pungent on cold brewing.
I agree with previous estimates – this does taste more like an oolong. Like an oolong soaked in grape kool-aid. In the best possible way, it's really good. I drank about half the cup hot, and it was more oolong-y. The grape became much more prominent as it cooled.
Had to wait like two hours to drink this after getting it in-store because I had them make it in a Timolino. Over all, it was pretty tasty, but reminded me of Chocolate Cake. Had a bit of a cinnamony sparkle to it, but nothing special.
Toronto niiiiights, like Toronto daaaaays, more often then not, are colder than balls, in a lot of good waaaays.
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
This was . . . good. Interesting. I'm glad I tried it but I don't think I'd restock. The overwhelming flavour of it tastes nearly exactly like Lucky Charms.
I stashed a box of this at work for when I just really, really need some comfort tea. Which was today. Brewed it up in the Timolino and left it uncovered so I could drink it some time today because that sucker keeps everything NUCLEAR HOT. It's bagged tea, but it's damn good. I don't expect much of my bags and this delivers. Creamy, mint, soothing.
SHARK WEEK BEGINS. And I feel like total shit on a stick. THIS CALLS FOR PEPPERMINT. Magic magic peppermint. Whenever I'm not feeling good I reach for a cup of peppermint, whatever I can managed to get my hands on, but David's is hands down the best straight peppermint I've ever had.
My wife had a craving so we had a pot. I have a fondness for lemon oolongs, so I did not argue. The oolong here hides underneath the lemongrass and the zest, but it also cuts the tartness and the sweetness and keeps it from just tasting like an herbal. A very nice balanced cup.
Backlogging a bit. Sort of grabbed randomly for a tea the other day – I wanted something black, and that's all I knew. I remember this one being a luscious mouthful of fruit and melon, but this cup was a little disappointing. There was a faint aftertaste of berries and honeydew, but it was mainly just a cup of decent black tea. Not amazing. Just okay. A little dusty-tasting. Maybe I needed a longer steep time to bring out the berries.
Ahhhhhh getting behind on reviewing tea. SO. Wife and I ordered Indian for dinner and then ate waaaay too much, so while we were sitting around feeling like zeppelins, she made a pot of this because she is BRILLIANT. This is always the best to drink after a big meal. Sweet but not too sweet, a little bit orange-y and fruity, and really helps with the digestion. My tummy is pleased.


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TWD: Berry Galette
Ryan's rating: 4 stars
What a pleasant surprise! I approached this week's recipe expecting to not be all that impressed by the berry galette. I have a go-to rustic tart recipe that I have used successfully on many occasions, and so I was not expecting to be won over by this version. However, the recipe for this berry galette is a bit more streamlined, and thus less time consuming, than the rustic tart version. In addition, my rustic tart recipe has a dough that is basically a pie dough, whereas the addition of the cornmeal and the high moisture level of the galette dough make it a bit different (and indeed a welcome variation) from a classic pie dough. Because the texture of the galette dough was a bit more dense than a pie dough (at least this was the case with the batch I made), I found it to be a bit more sturdy, which was great both for presentation and for serving. My final rave about this recipe is that while the final product is most definitely a dessert, it is one of those less-sweet desserts because the berry filling (I used a combination of raspberries and blueberries) is just barely sweetened with a tablespoon each of honey and sugar. It is therefore perfect, and not overly sweet or rich, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I will absolutely make this berry galette again, as I think it is one of those few desserts that is perfect for entertaining - it can be made a few hours ahead of time; it makes for a simple, yet beautiful presentation; it serves perfectly; and everyone loves fresh berries!
Lisa and Andrea hosted this week; the recipe can be found on either of their blogs.


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