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Chitwan National Park, 32909 Sauraha, Nepal – Show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 22 reviews)
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Located in the northern edge of the gorgeous Chitwan National Park by the banks of the Rapti River, Chitwan Gaida Lodge offers barbeque facilities and free Wi-Fi in all areas.
Score from 109 reviews Very good
Offering a restaurant, Green Park Chitwan is located in Chitwan and is within 300 metres from Rapti River, Chitwan National Park and Elephant Riding Point.
Score from 85 reviews Wonderful
Surrounded by greenery, Sapana Village Lodge is a 10-minute drive from Saurasa City Centre. A development project helping the local community, the property features a restaurant and a spa.
Score from 33 reviews Excellent
Featuring a restaurant, bar and garden, Jungle World Resort offers cottages in Chitwan. Free Wi-Fi and parking on site are offered. Chitwan National park and Rapti River are 50 metres away.
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1. The best manager I met in my trip! Fulfill all my requests and thanks for his hospitality. 2. The other staff are also nice. 3. Meal provided by their restaurant is good and economy. 4. They upgrade my room from standard to deluxe for free.
1. The lighting of the garden is not good. 2. Only free wifi available in lobby or you need to pay the wifi in room.
Location, garden, AC, friendly staff
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Nice grounds, friendly staff, food is cooked fresh and delicious breakfast (the best hotel breakfast in all our travels in Nepal) brought directly to room.
We were picked up from the airport by the hotel, however upon checking out we discovered that they charged us$25 for airport pickup!! This was never mentioned to us before we requested it, nor upon booking the pickup. We complained to the manager but he tried to tell us we would have paid the same if we got a taxi.. Yeah, right. This spoiled an otherwise great trip, even though we went during rainy season and couldn't do much in the national park.
Good location. Organised very good tours for us at fair prices. Nice seating areas and gardens. Reception staff are very helpful. Room was fairly comfortable and had nice table and chair setting out front.
The food is pretty poor, we ate here on first day and were very underwhelmed. The service in the restaurant was really bad too, slow and incompetent - one of the staff spilt beer all over our table then didn't come back to clean it up. One night we were kept up until 2am because of a party put on for a huge coach tour, which we were told was finishing at 11. Hotel was filled with coach tours of drunken youths every day which was a bit annoying. Wifi is useless, you can only access it in reception and even then it is very slow.
Excellent Hotel with friendly and suave staff. Special: Breakfast on your own veranda - Free of charge.
Very nice hotel at the heart of Chitwan national park
you need to pay for wi-fi
Nice central rooms & garden
Reception desk staff & wifi a bit slow
Loved location, service,staff, restaurant and tours they arranged. Nothing too much trouble.
Great location friendly helpful staff, lovely relaxing gardens, delicious food in restaurant. Wish I could have stayed longer. Highly recommended.
Location was excellent...Tour package for jungle activity were value for money.
Wi fi was not available free of cost...
The staff was helpful and competent in organizing activities inside the park. The hotel is located in the center and very closed to restaurants and bars. The restaurant is also good.
The rooms are noisy late in the evening. Guests are allowed to have party in the courtyard and they are not respectful at all towards other guests.
staff was superfriendly and attentive! very good service, very good rooms and meals were excellent and not at all expensive! well organised excursions and cheaper than the agencies!
while eating staff all time tried to remove plates, glasses and cups, from the beginning of the meal on...
the ambience was good .
Booking was confirmed but rooms were not kept as I didn't confirm to Jungle lodge by mail when I had a correspondence with them directly .... this was a bit surprising for me ... which was eventually taken care off ...by the staff .
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By Bill Esler | Posted: 01/02/2014 8:30PM
Peter Korn's life of woodworking began when he ran against the academic grain as a senior in college, choosing the woodworking trade instead of academia or a business career.
That's something I identify with. Korn and I are just a few months apart in age, and when we came to our majority, in the early 1970s, followed similar career paths following college. My journey lead me to practice the printing trades - attending trade school and working in a number of print shops. And years later, as a journalist, I cover woodshops.
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Korn has written a best-selling how-to book Woodworking Basics: Mastering the Essentials of Craftsmanship (Taunton Press, 2003). But in this book he gets at the "why" of craft in particular, and the satisfactions of creative work in general.
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Annual boat show at Kelowna Yacht Club
The Kelowna Yacht Club is celebrating its 16th annual Boat & Leisure Show this weekend and dozens of exhibitors have packed into the parking lot and marina at the foot of Doyle Avenue.
"We are just thrilled that all of the dealers and exhibitors support us year after year," says Lisa McHaffie, chair of the organizing committee.
"While this is a lot of work, it's also a lot of fun, and the money we raise helps hundred of boaters every year."
This event is the major fundraiser for the yacht club, which takes all the money it generates through exhibitor fees and puts it toward the free public mooring buoys that are used up and down the lake for safe anchorage (there are 37 between the bridge and Caesar's Landing). This will also be the last time the event showcases so many land based exhibits, before it reverts back to its roots as a mostly floating trade show due to the construction of the new yacht club.
"If anyone is interested in a boat this year, this is probably the place to be, because all of the dealers have their stuff here and they're really willing to deal," says Ken Smith, media relations with the yacht club.
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White Sand Beach, or Pantai Pasir Putih, in Indonesian truly describes the atmosphere. The enticing white sand refreshes the eyes and feeds the soul with the burning energy to explore. Only 20 kilometers away from Bandar Lampung, this spot has gained more and more popularity these days.
Location: Sumatra » Lampung » Kota Bandar Lampung, Kab. Lampung Selatan
Wonderful Waigeo Island of Raja Ampat
Among the wonderful Raja Ampat Islands, Waigeo is the largest of the archipelago's four main islands. Waigeo is also known as Amberi, or Waigiu, located in the West Papua province near the town of Sorong. The three other largest islands in this cluster are Salawati, Batanta and Misool. On Waigeo is the town of Wasai, capital of the Raja Ampat regency, located in the west of the island. Waigeo is home to a wide range of attractions....
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ACT! For Youth Series 2014-2015
Bye Bye Birdie
October 17 - 18, 7:30 p.m.
October 19, 3 p.m.
October 24 - 25, 7:30 p.m.
October 26, 3 p.m.
Tickets: $13 / $10
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Act! for Youth fall classes
Coming up at the end of October and leading into the middle of November, Christopher Ballance, the Performing Arts Director here at the Arts Council of Wilson, will be offering three classes as a part of the Act For Youth program. The classes are:
Acting I
Improvisation I
Stage Management I
All youth in Wilson County who fit the age requirements stated in the class welcome letters are encouraged to sign up and attend. Whether you have participated in AFY before or if you have no theater experience whatsoever, we want to see this classes filled to capacity. Attached are the registration form and the class welcome letters. Cost, class size, schedule, and information about what will be taught in the class is all laid out in the welcome letters. Scholarships will be available for those who are not available to pay the full amount.
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about what the Act For Youth program is all about. Deadline for registration is October 19. Reserve your spot ASAP!
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
February 6 - 7, 7:30 p.m.
February 8, 3 p.m.
February 13 - 14, 7:30 p.m.
February 15, 3 p.m.
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The Arts Council Troupe for Youth or ACT! for Youth (AFY) is an entity of the Arts Council of Wilson whose purpose is to provide live theater opportunities for the youth of Wilson County and surrounding areas. Productions are open to children in kindergarten through high school age who live in Wilson County, or whose parent(s) live or work in Wilson County, or those who are contributors to the Arts Council. The performances are open to the public, and school day performances are also offered during the school year.
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Would your school group like to attend an ACT! for Youth performance? Our Thursday school matinees are available at discounted ticket prices on a first come/first serve basis. Teachers should contact Christopher Ballance, Performing Arts Director, at 291-4329 x16. All school groups will be mailed a confirming letter once reservations are made.


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The Buffalo Bills are facing off against the resurgent Cleveland Browns. The Brows traded away their starting running back, Trent Richardson, and have won their last 2 games since that move. They also made a move with their starting quarterback and it looks like they have turned some things around. The Cleveland defense has been phenomenal this season and is a big reason for why they have won their last couple of games.
The Bills have had injuries to both of their running backs, CJ Spiller and Fred Jackson, but will need some big performances from them. Buffalo has dropped 5 straight road games, but will be looking to turn things around tonight.
Where: FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, OH
When: October 3 2013, 8:25 PM ET
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Live Stream: NFL Sunday Ticket, Game Rewind
Bills Player to Watch: Kiko Alonso
Alonso has had an interception in 3 straight games and will be looking to continue that streak tonight against the Browns. He is one of the top rookie prospects this season and is making a big impact for the Bills defense. He will always be around the football making plays.
Browns Player to Watch: Brian Hoyer
Give some love in the direction of Brian Hoyer. He has led this team to a couple of wins in a row and is looking to get the Browns a winning record after tonight. After being the backup to Tom Brady for so many years, he has finally gotten his opportunity to shine and he as done an excellent job with the Browns offense.
Matchup to Watch: Jordan Cameron vs Kiko Alonso
Jordan Cameron has been the talk of the NFL fantasy football world and has gotten a lot of attention around the league. He leads the team with 30 receptions for 360 yards and 5 touchdowns. Bills rookie LB Kiko Alonso will see that matchup a few times tonight. It will be fun watching both of these young stars battle it out.
It is a new day in the NFL, especially when I am saying that the Browns have a solid squad and have a really tough defense. They will stop that Bills offense that is full of injuries and roll in this game.
Bill 13, Browns 27.
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Monday was Mock Draft Monday, but still quality and qualified Mock Drafts will continue to roll in as the week goes on. Today we look at Pete Prisco's NFL Mock Draft. Has momentum swung back to Johnny Manziel across the board for the Browns or will one of the "Big 4″ be waiting for the Browns to snatch up. Trading down, in a draft with 4 top guys the 4th pick can be a big chip, seems to be more and more interesting for the team. Lets see what Prisco has the Browns doing:
Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson: Speed kills. He has it. Some say he's the next Julio Jones.
Prisco has the Atlanta Falcons trading up to #1 to get Jadeveon Clowney at #1 with Greg Robinson and Khalil Mack going 2 and 3. With those three of the board the Browns have the possibility of trading down with someone, Bucs, Bills or Lions, looking for Watkins. If all 3 QBs are on the board the Browns may have to get their guy, if they are sold on him. Even if they have Blake Bortles, Derek Carr, Teddy Bridgewater or Johnny Manziel rated 10 through 15 the QB bonus may lead to their selection here. A trade down would work as well but they would risk the Raiders, Bucs and Vikings taking the QB they have highest. Then again maybe QB isn't a high priority for the front office. With Watkins bolstering the WR core the Browns have other holes to address with pick #26:
Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville: They pass on the quarterback earlier and take him here in this spot.
Prisco goes the same route we went in our Weekly FoS Mock Draft: 1st Round with Watkins then Bridgewater. Adding the top WR with a QB that many had as #1 during the college season would have to be a big win for the team. His Pro Day, and the media, have driven down his stock to the point that #26 is a possible falling point, as many now believe he could last into the second round. The Browns could then be freed up to address their offensive line or defense in the second round.
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Mario Lubetkin has announced his resignation, after 12 successful years as Director General (DG), effective 7 February 2014. IPS is looking for his successor.
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Kamaal Rashid Khan popularly known as KRK has done it again what is he best known doing. He has yet again targeted a celebrity on twitter and this time he has chosen comedy king Kapil Sharma. Kapil and Kamaal heated exchange of words on twitter caught attention and it was all started by none othe
Kamal R. Khan back in Big Boss
Kamal Rashid Khan, who was evicted from the Bigg Boss house because of his aggressive and violent behavior with his housemates, will be re-entering the Bigg Boss house as wild card entry. Yes I am going tonight into the Bigg Boss house as the wild card entry. confirms KRK. According to him TRPs of the channel went down after his exit. Thus the channel decided to get him back. The channel got its highest TRPs when I was in Bigg Boss but the day I went out, TRPs became less. Now the channel approached me again and asked me to be there. I am sure this time the TRPs will be higher than ever. KRK informed us that he followed Bigg Boss even after his eviction. So what is his strategy now? He said, I will enter the house in a rocket. I dont know whether the housemates will be happy, sad, or surprised by my entry but I promise cent per cent entertainment to my audience. He further explained that his entry will mean trouble for Vindu, Rohit and Raju who have been punished by Bigg Boss. I am going to beat these three idiots. The audience will see how I will set them straight. They need to learn a lesson and I am the hero who will teach it to them. Of all the housemates, KRK thinks Bakhtiyar Irani to be a sincere person, but would want Pravesh to win the Bigg Boss title! If not me then I would want Pravesh to win. He is very true by heart and doesnt believe in bitching. But now I am going as wild card entry so you never know..., he signed off. Starting tonight we see the obnoxious ...
Kamal Rashid Khan
Actor Kamaal Rashid Khan has again hit the headlines for his hilarious act. He has posted an image on twitter which shows the actor leaving India forever with former Pakistani cricketer Shoaid Akhtar due to Narendra Modi's victory. Popularly known as KRK, Kamal is not happy with Modi's victory.
The 'Band Baaja Baraat' actress Anushka Sharma is unhappy after a fake account in the name of actor and producer Kamaal Rashid Khan abused her on twitter. The comment came soon after Anushka praised Anurag Kashyap's short film 'That Day After Everyday' which is based on women molestation, eve tea


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There's A Depressing End To Michael Philbin Ordeal
Michael Philbin's body was pulled from the river, according to Jason Wilde. We're assuming it's the Fox River, since we don't know of any other river in Oshkosh.
Regardless, there's not much to say at this time because someone is going through something that sucks more than anything else. However, we're thinking about the Philbins.
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Naoki values his independence and loathes becoming too dependent on another person, including his friends. Emotionally this means he can be withdrawn for situations rather than be upfront about his feelings. His independence does not stop him from talking or chatting with his classmates. It is just harder for him to learn to count or rely on them, especially when it comes to team work. At first meeting, he can come off as rather formal since good manners was something instilled in him by his aunt and uncle. He hardly has the opportunity to swear when around young children most of his free time.
Not only can he be hard on himself, he can pass on that judgmental look onto others as a defense mechanism. He easily makes assumptions, most of them being incorrect of course, but he doesn't seem to care. It makes him stubborn as he refuses to admit to mistakenly judging someone too but secretly he'll begin to warm up to those who prove him wrong. Otherwise he judges others and put them into his own categories by first impression. Although he makes these assumptions, he doesn't blurt them allowed and tends to keep them to himself.
To an extent he believes that the students should fend for themselves, he is not the type to easily offer help to others. But if caught in a dangerous situation that needs quick action, he would be willing to lend a hand. If given help from others, only expect to be given a monotone thanks or be given a 'favor' later. He hates owing others. His friends however, seems to be a soft spot for him and he can sometimes find himself even reluctantly attempting to protect those who remind him of his younger siblings. ( aka defenseless or childishly weak people )
He is not open about his curiosity for all things supernatural and tries hard to suppress that 'uncool' side of himself. It is a constant battle between his curiosity to ask questions and his self imposing ideals to not have to stoop so low as to beg for information. Most times, his pride is trampled over if the need to know is too overwhelming to ignore.
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+ Children
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+ Strawberry Soda
- Being involved in drama
- Wasting food
- Nattō
- Karaoke
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Parentless at a young age, Naoki, as the oldest sibling, wordlessly took charge of the well being for his younger brother and sister. His aunt and uncle, who had one young daughter of their own, accepted the task of taking the young children in and welcomed them into their humble home in Miyazaki Prefecture. However in order to be able to feed the extra mouths, they were forced to work even longer hours and take up even a few extra side jobs here and there to make the bills each month. This left ?? in charge as a makeshift babysitter sometimes for the younger children in order to save money where they could.
By the time he started his first year in high school, Naoki had fallen into the routine of waking up, eating breakfast with his family and helping to take care of making lunches for his siblings and retrieving them after school. His younger cousin was about the same age as his sister, and their resemblance so close that he began to think of her as just another sibling rather than a cousin. His aunt and uncle were thankful for his early maturity into taking up some of the responsibilities around the house, but at times still felt guilty he had to let go of childhood too fast. Naoki, of course, didn't mind so much taking care of the others and himself. It gave him a new sense of independence and pride to not have to always count on someone else to take care of him. It also led to him developing a slight sibling complex from the amount of dependency they placed on him.
Currently Naoki is just trying to make it through his last year of high school in one piece.
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- He has three younger siblings ( including his cousin ). One is currently starting middle school while the others are still in elementary.
- Spoils his siblings endlessly. His phone is filled with candid photos of them.
- Likes to be smart about spending, he hardly goes on splurges for himself.
- Sometimes his clothes is covered in glitter or stickers, the downside of having two very energetic young sisters.
- If using pre-fixes onto names, he refers to most at first by last name + san and to closer friends -kun. He rarely uses -chan except when referring to his siblings.
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For over two years now I've been practicing Bikram Yoga, and it has already become a passion. Although it has nothing to do with photography, it's also a 100% analogue hobby.
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FOOD You Eat Greatly Contributes to Your Weight
Of the four parts of the FIT Platform, FOOD probably has the most direct affect on your weight. Whether food helps you stay at a healthy weight or contributes to weight gain depends on what food you eat, how much, how often, and how you prepare it.
To learn more about the FIT Platform and weight, read FIT Connection: Weight Management.
How to Make Healthy FOOD a Priority
Too many meals eaten on-the-go from fast-food restaurants, too much time in front of the TV instead of outside being active, and less time to get a full night's sleep -- from there it's a slippery slope toward weight gain and poor health. If you and your family find you've fallen into a fitness rut, take action today to change course.
"Any behavior that we want to happen in any one of our children is a behavior that the whole family has to model," Bartholomay says. As a dietitian, she knows preparing food together as a family is the healthy thing to do. But as a parent who works full-time, she also knows that there are days when it is not easy. "I'm not always in the mood to take the extra time and put up with the mess." That's why in the FOOD section of Raising FIT Kids, you'll find tips on how to keep healthy food choices simple and practical for real families.
The payoff of eating meals together can have a profound effect on your family's overall health. "In studies, families that eat more family meals together tend to be less overweight," says Bartholomay. "For one thing, when you are eating together and you prepare the food at home, you're more likely to think about making a more well-rounded meal. Plus, if you allow yourself to eat as a family and you enjoy the conversation, you'll probably take smaller portions than maybe you would if you were eating out."
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NCQHA is an affiliate of the American Quarter Horse Association and is dedicated to the growth and enjoyment of the American Quarter Horse. NCQHA's mission is to unite American Quarter Horse owners, develop and provide beneficial services for all horse owners that enhance and encourage American Quarter Horse ownership and participation in a variety of activities. We work to generate the growth of our affiliate membership via horse shows, educational programs, recognition, public policy, marketing, promotion and publicity of the American Quarter Horse.
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AQHA World Championship Show
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Caltech Playreaders: Theater of the Imagination
63rd Season: "Scandalous!"
About Playreaders
Playreaders perform staged script-in-hand readings before an audience of Caltech/JPL/Huntington friends, meeting six times during the academic year in The Athenaeum. There are no auditions; sets, costumes, and props are minimal. We introduce the play briefly, setting the stage with intriguing background information. Readings generally run about two hours. After the performance, all are welcome to join us for sherry, refreshments, and informal discussion. All members of the Caltech/JPL/Huntington community are cordially invited. No reservations are needed for the reading, but if you plan to dine at The Athenaeum beforehand (reservations requested at 626/395-8200), you are most welcome to join the Playreaders Table which is seated promptly at 6:00 p.m. to make the 8:00 p.m. curtain time. The table need not be full before ordering.
Admission for Caltech Women's Club (CWC) members is $3, and $4 for all others.
Additional Contact Information
If you would like to read a part, please introduce yourself to our casting coordinators
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To receive information about upcoming shows, please subscribe to the Playreaders email list: https://utils.its.caltech.edu/mailman/listinfo/playreaders)
Tuesday, May 6, 8:00 p.m., Athenaeum Hall of Associates
Our Town, by Thornton Wilder (1938)
Directed and introduced by Alice Stone
On May 6 Playreaders celebrate
the 75th anniversary of America's bestloved
play: Our Town. The play limns
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time, a Stage Manager on a barren
set conjures up the Webb and Gibbs
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marriage of their daughter and son.
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As anywhere, there is scandal and
death. But the overwhelming, aching sweetness and light of everyday life shine down on the play. If you've never been to Grover's Corners, come visit. If you have, welcome back. After all, it's the 75th birthday.
Playreaders are co-sponsored by the CWC and the Athenaeum.


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Almost a year ago, Demeur sent me an article about the history of Memorial Day.
[Historian David] Blight's award-winning Race and Reunion: The Civil War in American Memory (2001) explained how three "overall visions of Civil War memory collided" in the decades after the war.
The first was the emancipationist vision, embodied in African Americans' remembrances and the politics of Radical Reconstruction, in which the Civil War was understood principally as a war for the destruction of slavery and the liberation of African Americans to achieve full citizenship.
The second was the reconciliationist vision, ostensibly less political, which focused on honoring the dead on both sides, respecting their sacrifice, and the reunion of the country.
The third was Read the rest of this entry »
This year, in addition to reading the Declaration of Independence – I'm sure you'll find it somewhere, consider reading Frederick Douglass' July 4, 1852 address, only a portion of which has been included here. And if you're in Albany, NY area, check out a speaker on this very subject this morning:
This, for the purpose of this celebration, is the 4th of July. It is the birthday of your National Independence, and of your political freedom. This, to you, is what the Passover was to the emancipated people of God. It carries your minds back to the day, and to the act of your great deliverance; and to the signs, and to the wonders, associated with that act, and that day. This celebration also marks the beginning of another year of your national life; and reminds you that the Republic of America is now 76 years old. I am glad, fellow-citizens, that your nation is so young. Seventy-six years, though a good old age for a man, is but a mere speck in the life of a nation…. There is hope in the thought, and hope is much needed, under the dark clouds which lower above the horizon. The eye of the reformer is met with angry flashes, portending disastrous times; but his heart may well beat lighter at the thought that America is young, and that she is still in the impressible stage of her existence… Were the nation older, the patriot's heart might be sadder, and the reformer's brow heavier…
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One of the things I loved as a kid were flags. I decided that the US flag was one of the best, design-wise. You have your red, white and blue, the colors of both England, with whom we fought for independence, and France, who helped us achieve it. (Thanks, Lafayette.) After adding a star and a stripe for each state entering the union, someone figured out that we'd better stick to the 13 stripes and merely alter the number of stars.
But it is clear that not many folks have read Title 4, Chapter 1 of the United States Code Read the rest of this entry »
Yeah, yeah, we should always tell people we love them, and we shouldn't need to a day to do so. Blah, blah, blah. Just like Thanksgiving should be the only day we should give thanks. Except we DON'T always give thanks, or show love. We get too busy, or take each other for granted.
I have a very small family. My parents are deceased. My wife and each of my two sisters have but one daughter each. I feel as though it is necessary Read the rest of this entry »
Apparently, I have an almost irrational loathing to the phrase "door busters." I've heard it before, but this season, it is so pervasive, even though I rarely watch live TV. Just talking about it with someone at work, I'm told I spoke of the word VERY LOUDLY.
It's the idea that, in order to be a good consumer, one needs to aggressively bash in the store's entryway. Having to fight the crowd to buy "stuff" that may be on sale seems, well, unseemly.
I have gone to Black Friday sales but once Read the rest of this entry »


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Posts filed under 'shopping'
LeapFrog LeapReader Plus Free Book for $31.99
I've been keeping my eye on LeapFrog LeapReaders for my three year old son and finally spotted a deal. Amazon is currently featuring $5 off LeapReaders plus a free book or flash card set with purchase.
Simply click the link above. Choose the LeapReader you prefer, (pink or green), then check the box to the left of the free item you'd like to add.
You will NOT see the discounted price until you reach the checkout page. Please note Amazon prices change quite frequently, so make sure the price and deal are valid before proceeding through checkout.
I chose the LeapFrog LeapReader Learn to Read, Volume 1 (works with Tag) as my free gift, which typically costs $14.43. I saved $19.43 after the free gift and $5 discount.
When Money Saving Tricks Fail
As I was waiting in line at my local TJ Maxx I watched a woman scurry over to the checkout counter. "Can I leave this here?," she asked, rolling an oversized piece of luggage into a corner next to the carts. A few minutes later she reappeared. "Can I leave this here too?," she asked laying a toy on top of the luggage. While I waited in line the woman returned two more times creating a nice little stack of items she wished to purchase.
I thought it was odd. Why not just take a cart and dump your stuff inside as you shop? The store was quite large and she was gathering stuff all the way from the far back corner and walking it all the way to the front of the store. It seemed like a ridiculous waste of time.
Eventually the cashier got annoyed with the pile she created and suggested that the woman take a cart. "Oh no I couldn't," she said. "I can't be trusted with a cart. I know my limits and try to stick to whatever I can carry."
In theory it was a great idea. Shopping without a cart forces you to think more thoroughly about each and every purchase. You have to really want something to lug it around the store with you.
It was clear that this woman wanted to avoid unnecessary purchases, but she'd found a loophole with her own plan to save money. Sure she didn't have a shopping cart, but she certainly wasn't carrying everything she intended to purchase in her own two hands and walking around the store with it. If anything she was buying more than a cart would hold, because the luggage would have taken a significant amount of space and left little room for anything else.
I really wanted to stick around to see how many items she finally purchased, but instead I grabbed a bite to eat inside the mall. Thirty minutes later as I walked back through the store to get to my car I noticed the woman was still shopping and her pile at the front of the store had grown into a sizable mound.
I completely understand the desire to trick yourself into spending less, but this woman's approach was clearly not working. I'm sure she burned a few extra calories shopping this way, but I don't think she spent less money.
What do you think? Do you have tricks for saving money? Do you ever find yourself creating loopholes so you can continue to spend?
Do You Have a Shopping Vice?
Did you ever have one of those moments where you look down in your shopping bag and wonder what on earth you just bought? Maybe you don't regret the purchase right away, maybe it creeps up on you months later when you look at that awful orange dress hanging in the closet or the ridiculously expensive purse hanging on a hook that you've never found an occasion to wear.
My downfall has always been holiday decorations. I suppose it's the wanna-be Martha Stewart in me. Whenever Christmas rolls around the sparkle of Santa and reindeer always catches my eye. Of course, every time I get home and plop new holiday knickknacks and doodads onto the dining room table I instantly regret my purchases. Two or three days later I trot off to the store, wait in a long line and hand over whatever it was that I really didn't need in the first place.
I don't have the space to store all of these items. In the past I shoved them into crawl spaces in our house, but typically forgot to retrieve them when the holiday finally rolled around.
I used to return a lot of the things I bought. Probably somewhere in the neighborhood of 40 to 50%. Sometimes I didn't have enough time to try something on before leaving the store, other times I tried the item on in the store but couldn't decide if I really looked good in it. Still other times I just couldn't ignore the lure of something bright and sparkly. Wouldn't that Santa look so cute on my dining room table? Couldn't I fill that bright red bowl with beautiful Christmas decorations?
I always kept the tags attached and the receipts filed in my handy-dandy, ever so organized plastic binder, but wouldn't life but so much easier if I stopped buying stuff that would eventually be returned? If I stopped wasting money on stuff I never really needed in the first place. Yes, of course it would.
So this year I am making a vow to avoid the lure of ridiculously overpriced decorations that are used for such a short time each year. No more glittery orange pumpkins or Santa Claus figurines. Doesn't everyone need a turkey on their mantle or a large 'Happy Thanksgiving' wreath of leaves on their front door? No. It turns out I don't need them either.
It's tough to ignore the decorations popping up in every store's entryway, but this year I'm bound and determined not to buy anything I don't need. For the time being I'm able to pass by the table wrapped in shiny silver and red without batting an eye.
I remind myself that I don't like to dust, don't want to find a place to store new knickknacks and above all else I don't want to find myself back in line returning something I don't need.
I suppose I should count my blessings. As far as shopping vices go I suppose the lure of holiday decorations is pretty benign. Do you have a shopping vice? Something that you find yourself buying even when you know you shouldn't?
Consignment Sales Are Not For Me
Last week I heard about a local consignment sale going on in my area. My son doesn't need much these days, but for some reason I convinced myself to take a few minutes out of my day to poke around the place. I went alone, (my husband was kindly babysitting), so I had plenty of time to look around without rushing. I was actually a little less interested in buying then I was in scoping out prices. If we don't have a second child I'll have a lot of baby items to sell next year.
A lot of the bigger ticket items like swings, strollers and bouncy seats were tagged with prices about 20% lower than what you might find at Amazon. If you want to buy second hand to save the environment, the earth and the landfills than I can see why you might purchase something used, but in my case a 20% discount is not worth buying used. A lot of the items were clearly worn. Since none of the items were plugged in and very few had batteries I couldn't try them out. I couldn't see how the swing would move or how much the bouncy seats vibrated. The same could be said for the mound of children's toys that didn't contain batteries. If I got one home and decided the item didn't work, I was out of luck, which is just another reason I wouldn't buy there.
After looking at used baby equipment I took a look at the racks of baby and toddler clothes. There was a surprising number of boys items available, typically these types of sales have racks of clothes for little girls and almost nothing for little boys. About a quarter of the used clothes were actually in good condition. There was also quite a few items with the tags still attached, but again the overall prices were quite high. I find brand new items for less, by waiting until the season begins, scouring the clearance section and using coupons.
The average price for a decent pair of 18-24 month pants was between $8 and $10. Some were listed even higher. I often purchase brand new pants for less than that.
This is the first consignment sale I've been to, but I've seen the same thing when browsing consignment stores in our area. The prices appear to be equal to or higher than the bargains I can find for new items online and in store.
So tell me, am I the only one who thinks consignment store prices are remarkably high? Has anyone ever walked away from these sales feeling like they found good bargains?
One Reason It Pays Not to Be Size 6
A friend of mine, who shall remain nameless, is a perfect size 6. You know the cute little sizes all the store mannequins wear? Yup, a size 6. She can walk into any store and find a plethora of shirts, dresses and sweaters that mold perfectly to her build. When we went wedding dress shopping she tried on half the gowns in the store and found they all fit like a glove, almost no alterations needed. You know the cute, little shoes that sit on top of the displays in department stores, yup, those all fit her too.
I always thought those size 6 women were so lucky. How amazing would it feel to walk into a store and walk out with bags full of clothes that fit so perfectly? The same is never true for me. I am rather impossible to fit. Although the fashion industry employs models with super long legs, there are actually few stores that make clothing for tall women. For years I shopped in the men's department at the gap. It was the only place I could find pants that would fit a 36 inch inseam.
Needless to say shopping has never been fun for me. I'm not the kind of girl who owns fifty pairs of shoes or wears a different outfit for every day of the year. It's not necessarily that I didn't want to own a lot of clothes, but rather that I could never find any to fit me. I can walk into a dressing room with 50 articles of clothing and not find a single item that fits. I can't tell you how often I leave a store empty handed.
In the past I dreamed of being a perfect size 6!
These days I have a different outlook on things. A medical crisis transformed my notion of what's important in life and fitting into everything I try on is certainly not high on my list. I now try to lead a minimalist lifestyle and I'm happy that my dressers are moderately empty. Although it's probably not a good sign when your husband comments on the fact that you wear the same five shirts week after week.
In fact, as I look at my friend's closets I see a bunch of stuff. Stuff that she couldn't resist buying. Stuff that she is literally running out of space to store. Stuff that she spent a lot of money on. Perhaps it's good not to be a size 6 after all. If nothing else my lack of clothing options has saved me a significant amount of money over the long haul.
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Lured by the $1 Deals at Target
Last night, after my husband came home from work and we all ate dinner, I grabbed my wallet and sneakers and drove over to Target. I had a very clear agenda in mind: step into target and walk directly to the aisle with pool toys.
In mid to late summer you can typically find really great bargains on summer gear. In the past I've found sales offering up to 75% off. I like to buy floats and sand toys for guests who stay in my beach home each year. I want our renters to enjoy their stay as much as possible and what better way to enjoy a beach home then by spending the day digging in the sand or floating in the pool.
Sand toys tend to last from season to season, but unfortunately pool floats are an ongoing expense. Young kids can destroy even the most well made ones in a matter of days. I started purchasing the swimways spring floats a few years ago. They can cost as much as $25 at the peak of the summer season, but I like how they are constructed and how they have fewer components that kids can accidentally puncture.
I walked into the store with a very short time limit, (I needed to get home to help put my son to bed), and a very specific purpose, yet the minute I looked up from my cart I found myself perusing the $1 deal aisles.
Oh how those $1 deals lure me. On principal I try to avoid this particular section of the store. My reasons are twofold. First, I don't typically need anything I find there and second most of the items are poorly made, but last night I could not resist the lure.
Once or twice a week I give my son play-dough as an after breakfast activity. Up until this point he shows interest in pulling the dough out of the container and squishing it, but after a minute or so he seems quite bored of it. I found all sorts of old cookie cutters to make shapes, but even the smallest ones seem quite big for his hands.
In the $1 section of Target I found a tiny bag of plastic cookie cutter like objects that were perfect for play-dough. They were brightly colored and just the right size for my son's hands. I put them in my cart then reconsidered after thinking they looked like cheap plastic that could easily break or at the very least end up in the landfill within a very short period of time. I walked around to the other side of the aisle and then walked back because I just couldn't resist them.
I couldn't find any pool floats on sale, but I picked up a few groceries in the store and waited in line to check out. As I stood there I kept eying that bag of cookie cutter shapes and trying to decide if I really wanted to buy them. It wasn't so much about spending a dollar as it was about buying something that I know won't last. When I reached the checkout counter I set aside my beliefs about money and the environment and let this one little bag of toys go.
This morning I pulled out that tiny bag of cookie cutter shapes and showed my son three or four of them. He chuckled in this ridiculous way he does when he's unbelievably happy and played with play-dough for over an hour. He loved pressing those shapes into the dough and picked them up and pressed them back in over and over. He kept saying two-til, two-til, which is his version of turtle, but he was equally excited about all of the little shapes I gave him.
Was the bag of toys worth it's $1 price tag? Probably not. Will the environment suffer a little? Possibly. Am I glad I purchased them anyway? Most definitely!
Price Changes and Crappy Return Policies
We have been blessed by box after box of hand-me-downs from friends and family. It's been a true blessing because my son seems to outgrow his clothes ridiculously quickly.
At the current time he's an odd fit. He has a very long torso, but he's skinny and has relatively short legs. At least it seems that way because his shirts are always showing his belly, his pants are always slipping off his waist and his shorts somehow look like pants even though he's taller than 99% of other children (according to his medical charts).
While I've received a lot of pants and shorts for my son I didn't receive too many shirts. At least I haven't since he grew out of 12 month sizes. If you are going to receive only pants or shirts I think pants are the best thing to get. They tend to be neutral in color so as long as they fit he can wear them and they can be paired with an adorable shirt.
I take a lot of photographs of my son each week. I've taken thousands since his birth and I will admit that I like to dress him in color shirts that look good on camera. Also, boys clothes tend to be rather boring, when compared to clothes for little girls, so I want to dress him in bright colorful clothing while I can. By the time he's four or five the colors and designs are quite boring.
While I have found some items at thrift stores, for some reason mine local store has a plethora of adorable hawaiian shirts, I haven't found much in the way of colorful shirts that I want to photograph my son wearing. I tend to buy deeply discounted items at local department stores as well as TJ Maxx and Ross. I've also bought a few items at Gymboree.
I like the quality of Gymboree clothing, but the way they constantly lower and raise prices drives me crazy. One day the shirt you want to buy is on sale for $9.99 and the next it's $15. The next day they hold a 40% off sale, two days later it's only 30% off and the next it's back to full price.
It makes me bonkers to buy my son anything there. I've actually decided if I want to shop there I can never look back online at the same items again. I tracked the changes for one item over the course of two weeks and found a difference in over $6. Imagine how this adds up as you buy more and more things.
I recently bought a bunch of items for my son and then cursed myself when all of the items went on sale two weeks later. I decided to return the original items and then buy everything again as it would save me over $25.
I drove to the store last night to return the items. It had only been a few weeks since I made the purchase so I was within the boundaries of the return policies, but I was unable to receive a credit back to my card. Since the time of that purchase my credit card was compromised and the credit could only be issued to the card I originally used. I was angry, since it's not my fault the card was compromised, but I was okay with receiving a merchandise card that could be used in store or online instead.
Apparently that wasn't possible. According to the clerk I could only receive a merchandise credit that can be used in store. I'm not a fan of in store only cards since I tend to perform 90% of my shopping online.
When I inquired further I was told that there is a significant amount of fraud at Gymboree stores. As a result they will not issue a card that can be used online. They will only offer you one that can be used in the store.
Huh? I don't understand the policy. What difference does it make if you are purchasing in store or online? If the store believes you are committing fraud they can certainly keep track of your purchases just as easily online as they can in the store, so why not issue a card that can be used online?
Is anyone familiar with this type of store policy? I'm sure there is reasoning behind the decision but I can't imagine what it is.
What Would You Do: Spend More to Save a Little?
Last night a friend of mine asked me a money related question and I thought I'd post it here to see what my wonderful readers have to say. Imagine you are shopping for clothes. The store is holding a sale where you can save $20 if you buy $80 worth of merchandise.
You browse the racks and find a dress you'd like to buy for $50. In your head you know that you don't really need this dress, but you like it and decide it's worth the money.
Now you are faced with a dilemma. Do you continue browsing for additional items in the hopes of finding another article of clothing that costs $30 or do you forgo the $20 savings and walk out of the store with only one item.
You know that it will be next to impossible to find an item that costs exactly $30, so you stand in the middle of the store contemplating your options. Odds are that you will find something that costs more than $30 and so you will pay an additional $10 plus any additional cost over $80.
The $20 savings is tempting. You are already planning to spend $50, so adding another $10 to buy an additional item seems to make sense, but is it really the right move? Is there a minimum or maximum threshold for this type of thing? Would you feel okay spending an additional $10 or $15, but not an additional $20?
Have you been faced with this scenario and if so what did you do?
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Buried in a Sea of Ribbons and Paper
I subscribe to a bunch of party related blogs. I have no idea why I do this. I rarely throw parties, I'm not particularly crafty and I can't imagine sitting around creating handmade centerpieces, gift bags and favors. Despite these facts I am absolutely mesmerized by the colorful images. In fact, while I skip over most of the blogs in my RSS reader I will without a doubt scan through the beautiful party pictures and dream of a world in which I have the patience and craftiness to attempt even one of the Martha Stewart like projects.
Until a few days ago I merely looked at the photos and thought about how cute our house would look all filled with handmade decorations. Until a few days ago the pictures and ideas remained on my computer. Until a few days ago when my husband attempted to toss a happy birthday banner into my shopping cart. "I can make something cuter than that," I told him. It was shiny and glittery and well kind of tacky and I just didn't want to hang it from our wall. I wanted to reproduce one of the adorable banners I saw on the Internet.
The idea seemed pretty simple. The next day I gathered up my son, my purse and a flyer from the local craft store and set out to make a homemade banner. Initially I wanted to make one from fabric, but shopping on Columbus day was not a wise idea. The line to cut fabric was ten people long and I was carrying my son in my arms. Nope, not gonna wait for that. I found a few fabric squares, which were more expensive then cutting fabric, but also ensured I could buy fabrics of varying designs. The trouble is I had no plan. I didn't know how big the letters should be, how much fabric I would need, what colors exactly I wanted to buy. I grabbed a bunch, not knowing if it would be enough, and added three rolls of ribbon to my basket.
Oh, but on my way to the checkout lane I passed by the cake decorating section. I'm going to make a simple box cake for my son, but I hadn't thought about decorating it. The next thing I know I'm buying cake decorating supplies, which by the way I've never tried to use before.
I got home and laid everything out on the dining table. That's when I realized I'd need to iron the fabric before I can make use of it. Oh bother. And I'm not sure I bought enough of each color because I want 'Happy' and 'Birthday' in one color and my son's name in another.
So I skip that task and move on to creating a miniature banner for his birthday cake. I google for printable shapes, dig through my old craft stash for alphabetic stickers and spend the next hour and a half making a mini-pendant banner for his cake.
Ok, looking good, although I'm not sure that the banner will actually stay in place when I stick it on the cake, but that's a concern for another day. Back to the main 'Happy Birthday" banner.
Hmmm, maybe I should make the banner out of paper rather than fabric. That sure seems a whole lot easier, but I don't have enough craft paper in the house.
In the mean time I decide to head to the party store in search of plastic cutlery. I know it's not the eco-friendly choice, but with roughly 16 friends and family members attending I don't want to spend the evening at the kitchen sink. I leave the party store with much more than cutlery. I buy a cupcake stand, streamers, more ribbons, bottles of bubbles, cupcake holders and a whole host of other things I didn't know I wanted until I walked into that store. Will I really put a cone shaped birthday hat on my son, who knows, but add that to the basket for another $2.
Still not sure about the fabric or paper idea I also head out to Michael's where I buy not only paper but more ribbons and streamers in case I want to decorate the little guy's high chair.
In total I spent roughly $50 on a bunch of paper, ribbons, fabric and party supplies that I may or may not use. Martha Stewart I am not, but I'm gonna try to make some homemade decorations for my son's birthday. Yup. Gonna try it.
Either way I'm chalking it up to the excitement of being a first-time mom. I'm just so darn excited that my son is turning one. It's been an amazing year and I can't wait to celebrate the special occasion!


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Since Jim Harbaugh took over the reigns of the San Francisco 49ers franchise, this team has taken a dramatic leap into the ranks of the top-five defenses in the league. With the top two inside linebackers in the league in Willis and Bowman and the Smith Brothers terrorizing offensive lines off the edges, the Niners have established themselves as a true defensive powerhouse; however, they have come up second in points allowed per game two years in a row. This year, several changes in schemes and personnel will finally put them on top.
The key to the 49ers' defensive lift will be the upgraded pass rush. In the past couple of years, Vic Fangio has implemented a base 3-4 defense, in which the three defensive linemen – the nose guard and the two tackles – compress the middle of the offensive line, allowing stud outside linebackers Aldon Smith, Ahmad Brooks, and Parys Haralson to come off the edge to get to the quarterback.
However, as the Niners did not have sufficient depth along the defensive line and outside linebacker positions and the inadequate pass rushing skills of former nose tackle Isaac Sopoaga, Fangio was forced to use more 5-2 sub packages than he would have liked. Because Willis and Bowman are so adept in coverage and the Smiths and Ahmad Brooks were so dominant off the edges, the defense was able to get away with it.
However, in the playoffs, when the Smith Bros. were hurt and the front seven began to show signs of fatigue, not enough pressure was placed on the opposing quarterbacks, and the elite ones such as Aaron Rodgers, Matt Ryan, and Joe Flacco were able to exploit the holes in coverage over the middle of the field and deep along the sidelines.
This year, however, the front office has made it a priority to beef up the depth among the front seven. After letting go of nose tackles Sopoaga and Ricky Jean-Francois, the Niners signed former first-round pick Glenn Dorsey and allowed young Ian Williams to seize the starting nose tackle job. During the preseason, Williams showed that despite his 305-pound frame, he has the athleticism to make plays in space and stop running backs through the A-gaps, the gaps between the center and the guard on either side.
He also demonstrated a much greater ability to press the pocket than Sopoaga did, allowing plays to be made on the edges. Williams will be relied upon this year to be a two-gapping nose tackle, responsible for clogging up both A-gaps and pushing the pocket to allow the playmakers on the outside to get to the quarterback. Dorsey, due to his size and versatility, will be expected to provide valuable depth across the line, at the nose and defensive tackle positions, and maybe even play some defensive tackle in 5-2 sub packages.
The front office also made it a point to infuse some youth into the front seven. They traded up to draft Corey Lemonier out of Auburn, one of the premier pass rushers in college. While his game may be raw, Lemonier is quick, powerful, and ferocious off the edge, giving the Niners a valuable backup to Aldon and Brooks. During the preseason, Lemonier opened some eyes with a lightning quick first step, allowing him to blow by slower footed offensive tackles. Though he may have done all of this against inferior competition and his weaknesses in run defense, I believe the Niners have found something special in Lemonier.
They also drafted Tank Carradine and Quinton Dial, although they will not be playing until Week 7 due to injury. Carradine was one of the top defensive end prospects in college before suffering a torn ACL. When he returns from the injury, Carradine will likely be the main backup at defensive end, and assuming he does well enough, he will likely take over the right defensive end position permanently when Justin Smith decides to retire.
While they may seem minor, these additions will greatly improve the 49er pass rush, allowing them to put consistent pressure on elite quarterbacks and harass running backs in the backfield. The only uncertainty in the defense is the secondary, with rookie safety Eric Reid and the aging Carlos Rogers at cornerback.
However, with such a menacing front seven, the 49ers will be able to put enough pressure on the quarterback to cover up their weaknesses in the secondary, allowing Eric Reid to develop into the top-flight safety I believe he can become. With these improvements, expect the Niners to finally be the one and only top defense in the National Football League.
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