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Wake up to a weekend in Cape Town this JulyIt's July and while the days are colder, it's certainly not a reason to stay indoors! There's so much happening in Cape Town over this period. With our fantastic Hello Weekend campaign and thanks to our great partner Kulula.com, you can visit Cape Town this July from as little as R2 750.
Winchester Mansions: Old school charm with a modern twist
Rob PetersPossessing an old school charm with a modern twist, Winchester Mansions in Sea Point is a Cape Town gem that is hidden in plain sight.
Top Restaurants to Visit on Loop Street
Thamar HoulistonCape Town is known for its foodie culture with a huge variety of restaurants and while Bree Street has been the reigning champion in terms of variety and top spots, Loop Street is slowly catching up in the culinary stakes.
Find bliss in Cape Town
Rob PetersYou are going to struggle to find accommodation in Cape Town that boasts a better view than Bliss Boutique in Sunset Beach.
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Wake up to a weekend in Cape Town this June
Ok, we've been keeping a secret from you guys. Yes, we're all about the sunshine, beaches and cocktails. You see the photos everywhere, we can't help but brag, and we're pretty sure that our friends and family who don't live in this fabulous city are sick and tired of seeing all the photos. But do you know what we haven't told you? What you don't see on social media because we're sure that most of the people of Cape Town just want to keep it under wraps? Winter is our secret season and it's awesome!
Travel like a local: Your neighbourhood guide to Hout Bay
Hout Bay, or the Republic of Hout Bay as it is affectionately known by locals, is a fantastic sea-side neighbourhood in Cape Town that offers something for everyone, any day of the week. Here's a deeper look at what this great Cape Town area has to offer.
50 reasons Cape Town is good for your health
Whether it's eating better, exercising more, being more present in the moment and less connected to your phone, or being a more responsible citizen of the world, there are various ways to be a better version of yourself. Here are 50 ways to do just that in Cape Town.
The Most Beautiful Places to Braai in Cape Town
It's quite simple. No smell in the world will uplift a South African's mood faster than the lazy woodsmoke scent of a traditional South African braai. Here are the most beautiful spots in Cape Town for you to unleash your glorious cooking!
Wine, safaris and amazing views with Jordan Wine Estate
Jordan Wine Estate proves to be a wine farm that offers so much more than what meets the eye.
Get into the Christmas spirit in Cape Town
In case you're not yet feeling the Christmas spirit, here are some ways to get the festive feeling.
Where to eat this Christmas
Christmas lunch and dinner can sometimes be a mission to prepare. Don't feel like cooking? No worries. We've got you covered with this list of where to have Christmas Eve dinner or Christmas lunch in Cape Town.
There is no tonic to beat the spontaneous belly laughter of a group of 5 year olds and I was lucky enough to get a really good dose of it at the opening of the Magnet Theatre's Early Years Festival that kicked off 2 December 2015.
Your Ultimate Summer Guide to Cape Town
The Mother City has shrugged off her winter coat and slipped into something a little sleeker as the summer months settle in. Get ready to kick off your shoes, sink your toes into the warm sands of the most beautiful city on earth and knock back a cocktail or two as we present your ultimate summer guide to Cape Town! It's where to go and what to do this summer in the Mother City.
A magical City Sightseeing Sunsets Bus Ride
We get it. Sometimes a sunset is just a sunset. But in Cape Town, it is almost always something special. One of the best ways to see and experience this is with City Sightseeing and on their sunset bus.
Top Braai Spots for Heritage Day
If there is one thing Capetonians are good at - other than socialising, of course - it's braaing. Whether it's meat or fish, you can be sure that on a spectacular summer's day (or even on a winter's day), you will find us gathered around the fire, enjoying each other's company, the tantalising aroma of meat on the grill and our breathtaking city views.
Cape Town Stadium Tour
It feels like just yesterday that we were all dressed up, walking the fan walk, blowing our vuvuzelas, chatting to absolutely every international visitor we encounter along the packed fan walk and generally just high on the gees of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. We loved it, we lived it, and we kind of miss it. If you're looking to get as close to it as possible and a chance to relive some of the great memories, then the Cape Town Stadium Experience is for you.
Lots of laughs at the Jive Cape Town Funny Festival
So what's a girl supposed to do on a dark and stormy night in the middle of the week? Climb under the duvet with a good book and some hot chocolate? Not bloody likely! THIS girl grabbed a mate and we dodged fallen branches and ankle deep puddles to get to the Baxter Theatre to catch the Jive Cape Town Funny Festival.
Cape Town Theatres
Looking for a place to get in a good show? Cape Town has many great theatres where you can do just that. Everything from the larger ones with big productions to smaller ones with only puppet shows.
Travel like a local: Your neighbourhood guide to Durbanville
Durbanville is not your average Cape Town neighbourhood. There is so much more going on than the daily school run. This is a neighbourhood filled with great experiences for everyone to enjoy.
Get creative with Art Jamming
I've always enjoyed painting and art. I'm not very good at it, but I've always found something relaxing and therapeutic about drawing, taking photos on my own and sitting with a canvas and being able to paint whatever I want to. Needless to say that when I got the chance to experience Art Jamming, I was quite excited about it.
D'Aria offers up rest, relaxation, great food and delicious wine
Just 30 minutes outside of the centre of Cape Town is a little farm called D'Aria. On this farm, you will find a place to eat, a place to drink and a place to lay your head.
Steenberg Farm is a destination with plenty on offer
Situated along the Constantia Wine Route, Steenberg Farm lies a mere stone's throw away form the centre of Cape Town and has so much to offer all who visit.
Great winter accommodation deals in Cape Town and Surrounds
It may be cold and wet outside, but Cape Town is still a great place to be during this time of year! And when you are here, you should take advantage of some of these crazy accommodation specials in and around this amazing city.
All you need to know about the new child visa regulations
New laws about travelling with children came into effect on 1 June 2015. To assist travellers to South Africa with their plans, Cape Town Tourism has created a summary of some of the typical questions that come up for parents travelling with children or who wish to send their children on a trip.
Halaal restaurants in Cape Town
Is there anything more tempting than the smell of a delicious chicken curry or a plate of denningvleis, prepared in the traditional Cape Malay way? In Cape Town, there are plenty of restaurants and cafés that cater for visitors and residents who prefer their meals cooked according to Halaal standards.
Mother's Day Events 2015 in Cape Town: What to do in the Mother City
You know which important day it is on Sunday 10 May, 2015, right? The one day of the year that you get to honour the number one woman in your life – it's Mother Day, in beautiful Cape Town, the Mother City.
The Chaeli Champaign Ability Festival: Be Heard
We all have different, needs, desires, dreams and aspirations. This is not only for us, but for our friends and the future. But what people tend to forget is that our dreams, needs and aspirations stem from somewhere, and in some circumstances, a lack of something.
5 Epic Images that will make you want to stay at the Southern Sun Waterfront
By now you all know I've got a thing for amazing mini-breakaways in #lovecapetown… if it's got a cool pool, delicious buffet, soft beds and breath-taking views, I'll stay there. That's exactly what the newly renovated Southern Sun Waterfront hotel on the Foreshore offers and it's amazing!
Your #lovecapetown weekend:What's on from Friday 31 October to Sunday 2 November, 2014
Are you ready for an incredible weekend in our beloved Mother City?
5 Super Cool Summer Productions to see in Cape Town
Summer is on its way to Cape Town and how better to celebrate the sunny season than by taking in a super cool theatrical production at one of the Mother City's amazing theatres?
Your #lovecapetown weekend: What's on from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 October,2014
Hello, #lovecapetown! Your awesome weekend is on its way!
5 Top Bands You Can't Miss at the 2014/2015 Summer Sunset Concerts at Kirstenbosch
Woohoo, Mother City music lovers! The 2014/2015 Summer Sunset Concerts at the impressive Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden's programme has been announced and it's EPIC!
5 Terrifying Halloween 2014 Events in Spooky Cape Town
Are you ready to be scared silly, #lovecapetown? It's my all-time favourite holiday of the year, Halloween, on Friday 31 October, 2014, and the spooky Mother City's streets are about to come alive with the undead!
Your #lovecapetown weekend: What's on from Friday 17 to Sunday 19 October, 2014
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I am trying to use this programme that goes by the name xSQL Profiler but the problem is that it keeps giving me a error where it says:
Trace mietrak did not start. Please check if the Trace File Path You specified for each Sql Server exists. Also check if you can connect to the Sql Server and have ALTER TRACE permissions.
This error pops up when i try to play my trace.
So what i did is the following:
- I checked if the data path was correct and if it existed and it did
- I logged in as a sa on the SQL management studio and clicked on the security tab then the log in tab then the login for the machine i was using witch was production\production-server and under securable i granted it access to Alter trace
- after my second step failed i decided to let the program log in as a sa by choosing the SQL server authenticated mode and it still gave me the same error
- I reinstalled the program twice and followed all steps precise to no victory
- I then tried another profiler and it worked perfectly just to test if there is maybe some kind of SQL related issue
So now you are thinking why am i not just using the Profiler that works and that is because it does not offer all of the Features that xSQL does.
So please if any one has a solution or knows of a free profiler that is as good and offers the same features as xSQL please help.

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Leon Roy Wright, Sr., 86, of Nebraska City died March 17, 2013, at his home with his family by his side. Leon was born on Sept. 10, 1926, in Percival, Iowa, to John and Lillian (Lockett) Wright. On Feb. 17, 1945, Leon and Zola Rader were married.
They made their home in Nebraska City where Leon worked for Lipton-Morton House for over 44 years. After his retirement he worked at Arbor Lodge as a grounds worker for many years. Leon enjoyed going fishing with his grandchildren, family and friends; taking care of his livestock on the family farm and just tinckering, or as his mother would say, pitzing around in the garage.
Leon was preceded by his 5-year-old brother John Jr.
Survivors include his wife Zola Wright of Nebraska City; daughter Juanita Schnitzer and husband Eugene of Nebraska City, and Kelley Creek of Nebraska City; son Leon (Bub) Wright, Jr. and wife Debbie; nine grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; sisters Minnie Siemers of Kansas City, Mo., and Joan Mather of Nebraska City; brother Ronald Wright and wife Donna of Nebraska City; nieces; nephews; cousins and other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be Friday, March 22, from 1-8 p.m., with the family greeting friends from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m until service time at 11 a.m. at Peterson Mortuary.
Burial will follow at the Wyuka Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the family's choice.
Messages of condolence may be emailed to petersonmortuary@hotmail .com.
Peterson Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
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text: The All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, located at 3528 West St., Weirton, and local Eastern Orthodox churches celebrate Easter today. All Saints' Easter services began with the preparation for the resurrection 11:30 p.m. Saturday, followed by the resurrection services at midnight today, which was followed by the Orthros and Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. Chantor John Avouris, left, and the Rev. Frank Milanese, All Saints pastor, right, place the banner of resurrection, a symbol of Jesus' return from death in the Eastern Orthodox tradition. The banner will be displayed in the church for the next 40 days. All Saints' services continue with Agape Vespers at 11 a.m. today. They will be held in several languages, reminding those attending the message of Christ is for the entire world. -- Summer Wallace-Minger


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Louisville Hasn't Spent Much Time at the Top
The Louisville basketball team climbed to No. 1 in the Associated Press poll this week and immediately backed it up with a 15-point thrashing of Connecticut Monday night. At first glance, the idea of coach Rick Pitino's squad rising to the top spot doesn't sound all that newsworthy. But it turns out that this is only the second time the Cardinals have ever been ranked No. 1 during the season. Louisville claimed the top spot in 2009 after winning the Big East tournament.
Considering the success of Louisville's program, it's remarkable that the Cardinals have spent so little time at No. 1. They've made 38 NCAA tournament appearances, reached nine Final Fours and won two national championships, a resume that makes them one of the most successful teams never to be ranked No. 1 before the conference tournaments (until now, of course).
All told, there are eight programs that have won an NCAA title but have never been ranked No. 1 in the AP poll, which began in 1948. One of them is Oregon, which won the very first NCAA tournament in 1939—and has never been ranked higher than No. 5. Another is the City College of New York, which won the 1950 tournament before leaving Division I in 1953.
It isn't just former powerhouses that have won the title without ever reaching the top ranking. Some of today's best teams have never been ranked No. 1, including Maryland (the 2002 national champions) and Villanova (1985). As for the Cardinals, it remains to be seen how long they'll be No. 1—they play No. 6 Syracuse on Saturday.
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Enrico Chapelab.29 January 1974, Mexico City
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Enrico Chapela studied at CIEM academy in Mexico. He obtained a Master degree at the University of Paris Saint-Denis in 2008. Since the year 2002 he has won recognitions at several national and international competitions such as The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowships, National System of Art Creators (FONCA-Mexico), the International Rostrum of Composers (UNESCO), International Alexander Zemlinsky Composition Competition and The Barlow Endowment for Music Composition Prize.
Enrico Chapela has been commissioned to compose new works for The Los Angeles Philharmonic, Dresdner Sinfoniker, Carnegie Hall, Britten Sinfonia, Wigmore Hall, Berkeley Symphony, Orquestra Sinfônica de São Paulo, City of Birmingham Symphony, University of Cincinnati's CCM Symphony, Orquesta Sinfónica Carlos Chávez, Cuarteto Latinoamericano, Ensamble ONIX, New Paths in Music Festival, Seattle Symphony, Bravo! Vail Music Festival, and the National Center for the Performing Arts (Beijing).
His music has been performed in Latin America, North America, Asia and Europe by performers such as the Chicago Symphony, Indianapolis Symphony, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Seoul Philharmonic, Warsaw Philharmonic, Brooklyn Philharmonic, Jena Philharmonic, Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas, Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de México, Cabrillo Festival, Tanglewood Festival, Orquesta Sinfónica de Puerto Rico, Metropolis Ensemble, Arditti String Quartet, Percussion Group Cincinnati, Modern Sax Quartett Berlin, Haags Saxofoonkwartet, Stockholm Sax Quartet, Cosmos Sax Quartet, CASE Sax Quartet, Anacrusax, Tambuco, Quinteto de Alientos de la Ciudad de México, Quinteto de Metales de la Ciudad de México, Trio de Alientos de Bellas Artes, Gonzalo Salazar, Victor Flores, Mauricio Náder and Natalia Pérez Turner.
Also, Enrico Chapela teaches composition at CIEM academy and hosts a contemporary music radio show called METAMUSICA that's broadcasted at OPUS 94 radio station.
His music is exclusively published by Boosey & Hawkes.
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Circa 1930
A pair of two arm mirrorback sconce with glass bobeches. Signed by the maker E. F. Caldwell.
Overall: 8-1/2" h. x 9-1/2" w. x 4-1/2" d.
Backplate: 7-1/4" h. x 5" w.
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I want to show the user that a hyperlink links to a PDF file (or Word/PowerPoint etc.).
Here are some methods I've considered:
Alternatively, I've thought about using icons:
(Examples from these pages: Making hyperlink icons with CSS, Showing hyperlink cues with CSS)
What's the accepted, standard and accessible way of doing this? Are there any guidelines available somewhere?


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We pride ourselves on our progressive curricular strategies including a clinical practicum, a teaching garden, a culinary emphasis option, and a sustainable food systems curricular thread. The faculty are recognized as experts in the field and pursue research and teaching interests in the areas of nutrition education, sports nutrition, nutrition support/enteral nutrition, cardiovascular nutrition, healthful trends in food service, community nutrition, geriatric nutrition, quality assurance, health service utilization, women's health and fitness, culinary arts, and sustainable food systems.
Nutrition faculty members are registered dietitians with graduate degrees and certified executive chefs brings expertise to culinary components of the curriculum. Our students also benefit from the expertise of the numerous food and nutrition professionals and health care practitioners they work with during internships, practicums, and course projects.


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Bruck Lighting 150206MC Matte Chrome And Black / 10" Spot MR16 Light Fixture for 4" Cable Distances from the High-Line Collection
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Spot MR16 Light Fixture for 4" Cable Distances from the High-Line Collection
The High-line Krokomobile Spot MR16 fixture with two rods attached to the cable with adjustable screw bolts, suitable for 4" cable distances. Fixture head rotates 360° on a vertical plane. The Light is held to the socket with internal spring clips making it possible to replace Lights without additional tools.
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About Bruck Lighting Systems:
Since its beginnings, Bruck Lighting Systems has operated under the principles of providing energy efficient lighting without compromising superior quality. With seven different track and cable systems, spot fixtures, display fixtures, decorative pendants, and sconces, low-voltage lighting has always been the focus.
As technology develops new energy efficient light sources, Bruck continues to design new and innovative products to utilize the latest lighting advancements. Two primary advancements that embody energy efficiency are Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and Compact Fluorescents. Bruck now offers an LED track system, multiple LED fixtures including some that are adapted for 12V track systems, LED pendants and sconces, and 18W compact fluorescent decorative pendants.
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How does one decide which "films" need to be certified by the CBFC? Would a long special episode created only for television, with no theratrical release, require certification because it is called a "movie"?. Is a film defined in terms of its length or the format in which it has been released?
If you mean documentaries, when you say Long TV serials and programs (that is what I can think of, by long programs), then officially, they need to be sent to CBFC for review. I am not sure, whether CBFC actually awards a certification for the same. Reason being, if a certification is given, then it has to be displayed before start of the film/feature/ad/documentary.
As per the details present in the FAQ section on CBFC site, for normal TV serials/programs:
However, TV exhibition of a feature film, comes under purview of CBFC certification, and a film must be certified, before it is shown on TV


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Lee and Gordon's Mills
Chickamauga, GA 30707
Lee and Gordon's Mills is one of the oldest gristmills in the state, located approximately 1 mile from the Chickamauga Chattanooga National Military Park in the historic town of Chickamauga. The property has been placed on the National Register of Historical Places. It was used by both the Union and Confederate armies as a place to cross the Chickamauga River during the great Battle of Chickamauga.
The Mill is now home to TU Canoe and Kayak Rentals. Visit our website for contact info. TU Canoes is open Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. until dark. TU Canoes rents canoes and kayaks to float the Chickamauga Creek.
The Mill also hosts the Veterans of All Wars Museum, which contains information, artifacts and articles from all wars. It is usually open Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and Sundays 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Donations are encouraged.
The Mill has two banquet rooms that are available for events. Wedding and group packages are available.
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Group Rates Available, Group Reservations Required , Maximum Group Size, Minimum Group Size, Motorcoach-friendly
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CAMERON (February 28, 2013)--A Cameron man was held in the Milam County Jail Thursday charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child in connection with a two-and-a-half year old case.
Frederick Douglas Turner, 21, was ordered held on a $100,000 bond after his arrest on Wednesday on a warrant issued in 2011.
The incident involved two underage victims who at the time were living in Cameron but the family has since moved out of state.
Dixon said a caller reported seeing Turner Wednesday and police found him in the 1800 block of West Main Street


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I have an NN3, the new Nadir adapter and the RD16 rotator. Now that I have fitted the battery grip to my Nikon D300 I can no longer place
the camera over the rotation axis.
Is the lower rail from an NN5, along with any extra bits I need to attach the NN3 upper assembly, available seperately? Or do I have to ditch the NN3 and purchase a complete NN5?


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Interior-Aleutians Campus Academic Programs
Take classes in your slippers or in your community
Interior-Aleutians Campus's faculty and staff are guided by a regional advisory Council consisting of elders and community members from the region. The advisory Council members help us understand the unique priorities and educational needs of our communities and students. Each of our programs is designed to lead to a career path, or a stepping stone to a degree.
You don't need to leave your family or community to earn a university certificate or degree. At Interior-Aleutians Campus, you can take classes right from home and in your slippers. All you need is a commitment to learning.
Each of our programs is available to you in a format that allows you to earn a certificate or associate's degree while remaining in your home community. Also ask us about other University of Alaska distance education programs like a bachelor's degree in rural development. This degree program gives you with a broad understanding of rural issues in the global economy and teaches leadership skills that benefit your family and community. Imagine graduating with a UAF degree without ever leaving your community for a class!
We understand the rural and Native Alaska lifestyle. Our courses are culturally relevant and take into consideration subsistence and other seasonal activities. Even if the degree program you're interested in isn't fully available by distance, there are a number of courses you can take by distance to work toward that degree before even considering a move to Fairbanks to finish your degree. No matter your goal, the staff and faculty at Interior – Aleutians Campus are here to serve you.


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How lift truck fleet managers can improve efficiencies and reduce costs
There are plenty of usual suspects when hunting for improved efficiencies in any lift truck fleet. For example, aging equipment, truck abuse and under-utilized assets are all key sources of unanticipated maintenance costs. But are breakdowns, excessive damage and unnecessary trucks really unanticipated?
According to Allen Polk, national accounts manager for Kenco Fleet Services, there is a big difference between being well prepared to react and taking steps early to prevent inadvertent costs. Simply suspecting a problem is not the solution, says Polk; instead, it's the first step in what he calls the "awareness curve."
"Suspicion, data, recognition, change," Polk explains. "Companies that don't go through the curve will tend to have higher costs. Awareness is the easiest and least expensive way to fix a problem."
However, the current paradigm of fleet maintenance defines success as quick reaction to unplanned events—uptime at any cost. This is understandable. Because most fleet owners' core business is about moving product, few have time to ask, for example, how many lift truck tires they go through on an annual basis. Instead, Polk urges his customers to consider the benefits of a strong partnership with a service provider, the judicious use of technology for data capture, and a culture of prevention, not reaction.
To help fleet managers identify and pre-empt unanticipated costs, Modern spoke with some of the leading experts in the market to compile fleet maintenance best practices. With some simple adjustments, most fleet managers will find that they can plan for the unplanned, improving productivity and safety while reducing costs.
Challenge assumptions, act on suspicions
Jim Gaskell, director of Global Insite products for Crown Equipment Corp., has a hypothesis: "If I gathered 10 customers in one room, all 10 would tell me that their warehouse is run better than all the rest, and they'd have plenty of examples to back up the claim. The thing is, they can't all be right."
The chances are that simply asking the right questions can expose their mistaken confidence. Gaskell says he once visited a customer who claimed to know every penny of their spend, but had not accounted for $40,000 in unusable inventory. Another customer had more than 100 trucks and, at most, used 80% of the fleet at a time—some of those were only used for a few minutes.
"I told them that they could remove nearly a third of their fleet and save that number times $30,000, right off the bat," says Gaskell.
The problem, says Gaskell, is that the planning model the customer used to determine fleet size could not be adjusted for actual utilization, especially since the fleet's use was not being monitored.
"Some people base their business on the wrong model," says Gaskell. "I always encourage people to look at the actual situation."
This involves looking at metrics to determine actual cost per hour, but it can also be as simple as looking at the actual facility in which the lift trucks operate. That ramp between floor levels might look harmless, but it could be causing premature tire failure and lots of unnecessary costs.
"People don't have an idea of what abuse is and assume it's based only on what the operator is doing," says Polk. "Abuse not only includes truck impacts, but can also be things like not coming to a full stop before shifting, going up ramps, or a crack in the floor of a facility. These things will cause excessive damage to a lift truck no matter what the operator does."
Abuse in all its forms can make up as much as 30% of a customer's fleet maintenance spend, according to Nick Adams, business development manager for the Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America (MCFA) fleet services group. For some fleet managers, assumptions about abuse collapse when data is compared between facilities.
One facility manager in Chicago might assume that his fleet's costs for unanticipated damages are excellent. If he learns that a facility in St. Louis is spending less, he might be driven to improve even further. This site-to-site visibility establishes benchmarks and spurs an exchange of best practices that has reduced damage costs by as much as 7% for some customers, says Adams.
Another example of a wasteful assumption is the shift overlap, according to Polk. Say a customer runs two shifts, five days a week, with 30 operators on each shift. A two-hour overlap of 15 operators automatically requires them to have 45 lift trucks. If there's no overlap, they can cut that by 15 trucks. In year one, you could see 10% to 20%, or even 40% to 45% decreases in cost.
"Overlap can be a necessary evil, but it forces costs way up," says Polk.
Gather data from fleet, operators and service providers
A clearer picture of true costs and systemic problems often suggests that outsourcing fleet maintenance is the best choice. More and more customers are outsourcing maintenance, according to Adams.
"Customers are finding it just isn't a good use of resources. It's the same reason you or I don't work on our own cars, because we don't have the training and diagnostic tools available."
Before choosing a service provider, however, customers should ask how often the provider's techs are trained, what the parts and labor rates are, and establish a consistent performance expectation, says Michael McKean, fleet management sales and marketing manager for Toyota Material Handling.
Adams says customers should also inquire about potential costs for a service technician's time in transit. Assuming a customer does not have the roughly 60 units needed to justify a full-time, on-site technician, the challenge is to find out how to optimize the travel time for an off-site tech.
Customers should also ask whether their service provider's technicians have GPS, Adams suggests. A good service provider knows exactly where each technician is and can dispatch the closest one to save their customer money and time.
A bad service provider, adds Gaskell, is typically characterized by a lack of training. Gaskell says that he has very large customers with as many as 20% of their sites' fleets serviced by "a buddy from high school" or a comparably untrained source. "You'd be shocked. Some of them are auto mechanics who try their hand at forklift repair."
When a customer has a great service provider, it's very challenging to make the case that they should change OEMs, says McKean. On the other hand, it's very easy to lose business if defendable data is not available.
"Perception becomes reality, so even a service provider that is doing a good job but doesn't have the data to prove it is at risk of replacement," says McKean. "A strong partnership equals a lifetime customer."
Recognize and change wasteful processes
Even the best service provider is sometimes limited by the demands of the customer. Adams offers an example: "Say a truck is oozing fluid. It becomes a fire drill. The technician is trying to explain what's needed to repair the truck and what the costs will be, but the customer is saying 'just get the truck back up and running.' When you get the invoice later and you don't like what you see, it's a little too late. Was it really essential to fix that truck right then and there?"
This example shows how the practice of pre-authorization for repairs can help a customer save money. Before the technician begins the work, a quick exchange of information could save thousands. Most technicians carry laptops that give them a pretty good idea of the total cost of a repair, says Adams. Similarly, managers can call up the lift truck's history and see that the same repair has been performed four times in the past year, or that the repair is still under warranty, and make an informed decision.
A service provider and customer can also work together to determine appropriate intervals for planned maintenance (PM). With an eye toward predictable budgets, many customers schedule PMs based on the calendar. In actuality, it might make more sense to schedule PMs based on hours of use, says Adams.
"If utilization goes up and the service provider is still servicing on calendar intervals, you will have break-downs," says Adams. "Or if utilization goes down you'll have PMs done more frequently than necessary."
Whether by calendar or hours of use, tracking and reporting technology can enable a customer to communicate real-time with the service provider and can ensure the PM schedule is appropriate. As Gaskell puts it: "The productive volume of the warehouse is tied to the usage of equipment, so it makes sense for maintenance costs to be tied to usage as well."
But even the best service provider can only do so much, so it falls to each operator and fleet manager to ensure day-to-day care is as efficient as possible. "A planned maintenance program improves productivity and helps make for a safer workplace, which is often overlooked," says McKean. "If you have no program in place, what you're really saying is you're not taking care of your operators."
In fact, OSHA requires that operators perform a daily lift truck inspection checklist, says Adams. But what happens when they find something? "Most customers do a decent job of completing the checklist," he says, "but there's often not a well-defined process for what to do if something fails inspection."
Say the horn doesn't work. Is that serious enough to lockout the truck? Does the operator make that call? The manager? The maintenance manager?
"Or say the seat belt is frayed, but it works," says Adams. "Instead of dispatching a service technician for the seat belt, you can notify your provider to bring a replacement during the next planned service visit."
Plan, plan, plan
Some companies make decisions in the name of planning that in fact limit their options. For instance, the decision to cut the capital expense budget for lift trucks at the beginning of the year might sound like responsible planning. The customer has placed a reasonable upper limit on expenses, right? Not necessarily.
"The No. 1 bad habit is not planning in your capital expense budget," says Brian Markison, senior manager for national accounts at Nissan Forklift. "The only time people talk about forklifts is when there's a problem. It's never up-front, and it's the first thing to get cut from the capital expense budget. Later in the year, you end up putting $5,000 into a forklift that might have been worth $1,500 beforehand, all because you didn't plan for its retirement."
Markison recommends classifying a fleet into new, intermediate, and aging forklifts. Customers can then plan for equipment retirement, and will know exactly where to find the oldest and most costly trucks. Additional savings can come by setting cost-of-repair thresholds at each classification and holding to them, he says.
As new equipment is purchased, customers should note any advances in lift truck technology that will allow them to reduce maintenance costs over the long term. According to Frank Devlin, marketing manager of advanced technologies for Raymond, some new lift trucks have a 500-hour PM service interval, as much as double the standard interval. Look for more durable and reliable components, says Devlin, and ask about forklifts with extended run-times that can reduce the number of battery swaps and the associated maintenance costs.
Be aware of the "curve"
When customers build an awareness of what is happening in their facility, what's happening in other facilities, and what options are available to them, they have set out on Polk's maintenance awareness curve.
To create a maintenance program that anticipates and optimizes costs associated with the unplanned, customers will need to challenge assumptions and implement disciplined processes. Fortunately, there are resources available to make the transition justifiable and smooth.
"The tools to let customers know what they are spending have improved drastically over the last five years," says Gaskell. "They don't have any excuse not to know exactly what's going on with their fleet."
Darigold halves fleet maintenance costs in 60 days
Seattle-based Darigold has been producing fresh dairy products for customers around the globe since 1918. Darigold recently recognized the need to maintain uptime, improve tracking capabilities, and reduce maintenance costs of its lift truck fleet.
Specifically, it wanted to be able to track all maintenance costs in one place, streamline the repair process for its 155 lift trucks, and standardize its fleet across 15 sites. Darigold turned to Raymond Handling Concepts Corporation (RHCC), an authorized Raymond Sales and Service Center in Auburn, Wash. Within the first six months, one of Darigold's largest facilities cut its lift truck maintenance costs in half in less than 60 days.
Due to a decentralized method of decision-making and tracking, Darigold could not identify what it was spending per facility on fleet maintenance. "As a company, our needs had evolved," says Mike Bevers, the company's director of supply chain purchasing. "We needed a new tracking system for costing analysis, documentation tracking, and a way to determine opportunities to switch out old equipment."
The stringent health standards of a food production facility were particularly taxing to the fleet, which worked in varied environments such as wash-down stations and cold storage.
RHCC suggested the iTrack system, a fleet tracking system that enabled Darigold to track parts and labor costs per truck, view custom reports that identify facility cost-saving opportunities, conduct fleet replacement analysis, enter and review service orders, and consolidate company invoicing.
According to Bevers, Darigold has experienced considerable increases in productivity due to the substantial reduction in repair costs and downtime.


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rpg, you are one dumb sick b-ast-ard. You turn a letter recognizing a wonderful, thoughtful gesture into your own personal agenda of wholesale attack on BIg Red High school. You must be on the verge of a nervous breakdown knowing that Big Red has made it to the fourth and next to the last playoff game.*****it up dummy and move on. No one wants to hear your stupid BS anymore. Not only on this thread but on all threads
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@Killavill you are so correct! It's the ignorance of these folks that make everyone suffer. First of all, not ALL the kids did anything wrong but in these people's eyes, burn all who live or go to school there. It has not yet been determined any coaching staff or officials had any knowledge of the horrible things that took place. I for once don't understand why anyone would put their job on the line to "hide" that kind of behavior but you know, give them something to talk about and they shall talk....
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It's a shame how a person can't write a simple editorial expressing their gratitude and highlighting a few positive things going on at SHS without someone bashing the football program and continuously bringing up the rape case. Some of you should really get a life and allow Steubenville to move past this situation. No community is perfect
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all those party-goers punished for being out past curfew, drinking alcohol, and posting those lewd and lascivious comments? I realize they may have been and the public just wasn't informed. If that's the case then I stand corrected however I doubt that's the case being it was reported in the media when just three boys were eventually suspended from extra-curricular activities months later. Football is supposed to be a privilege. Those boys' behavior off the field should have taken away their privilege to put on that uniform and step onto that field. There was no question about who said what online, their names and pictures appeared with their postings and re-postings. Accountability for one's actions comes before being able to play a game of High School football. It's over and done with now, the past can't be changed but what can be changed is who makes those decisions.
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I highly doubt the school board conspired to cover up anything connected to what happened. Although I will say that I find the comment "how strong and deep the ties that bind us run" odd to say the least. I'm all for supporting your local team but why would there be a need for "deep and strong ties that bind"? Just what are those "strong and deep ties that bind"? When thinking of all the other school districts around here such as Central, Toronto, Indian Creek, Buckeye, Weirton I can't think of anything their supporters would have in common as far as "ties that bind" would go? Hmmm, that statement is odd indeed. Would the person who posted that comment, Tammie, care to let the public know just what those "ties that bind" are? I could speculate but won't because I find HS athletics to be unimportant and think the football program at SHS is flawed. I'm assuming there is an athletic code of conduct so naturally my question would be were a
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You guys have strong ties alright. You cover up for your football players that drugged and gang raped a young woman.
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I agree with every word you wrote Ruth Anne. I too am proud to be part of the SHS tradition.
The selflessness, dedication, pride and class that our students exhibit everyday goes unmatched. These acts are the very heart and soul of who we truly are.
No person could possibly begin to understand how strong and deep the ties that bind us run unless they are part of the Big Red Family. It is like nothing else you could ever experience. It is true. It is lasting.
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Corrupted save games (0 KB size) on modded game
Hey there. I am new to these forums and new to modding GTA - I have however experience in modding other games.
I have modded GTA IV accoring to a step by step guide, and my game looks and runs perfectly fine, however I am unable to save my games. The files are created, but they are 0KB in size and when I try to load a game, I get an error message. See screenshots below. Can anyone think why is that and how can I fix it? I will describe the modding process below, so that you know what mods I have used.
Also, the filenames in game look strange, not like vanilla game.
1. Nil-size save files:
2. In-game error message:
3. In-game file names:
The modding process:
1. Downgraded GTA IV to version 18.104.22.168
2. Changed the game directory name.
3. Installed Rockstar Social Tool, copied contents to the original game directory, deleted the new directory and changed the original directory name back to normal.
4. Downloaded GTAIV .Net Script Hook v126.96.36.199 BETA, copied dsound.dll, ScriptHook.dll and ScriptHookDotNet.asi to the game folder.
5. Created a shortcut to LaunchGTAIV.exe with -norestrictions argument and was running the game from this shortcut from now on.
6. Installed RealizmIV 6.2 and Fonts Mod
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8. Installed VisualIV 1.7.6
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Like I said, my game runs fine, it looks great, I don't experience any glitches etc. Both auto save and manual saves however create empty files that cannot be loaded.
I would appreciate any help or advice! Thanks!
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Has no one experienced this before?
Can anyone think of a solution to my problem?
I'm looking forward to solving this!
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What exactly do you mean .. changed the game directory name? Of the my documents one or the program files one?
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In the instruction in the guide I used it said, after downgrading the game to 188.8.131.52:
1) Download Rockstar Social Tool, but don't install it
2) Rename the game directory in Program Files
3) Install Rockstar Social Tool (it installs into Program Files with the same directory name as the original game, which is now in different - renamed - directory)
4) Copy the contents of installed Rockstar Social Tool into the renamed game directory
5) Delete the installed Rockstar Social Tool directory
6) Change the game's directory back to the original one
I guess it's to prevent RST overwriting the game folder when it's installed.
This is something to do with either my ASI loader or the ScriptHook that I use. I checked on vanilla install 220.127.116.11. copied dsound.dll, scripthook.dll and scripthookdontnet.asi into my gta folder and instanty my saved games stopped working. Any new saved games are 0 KB in size.
Exactly same thing happened when I downgraded to 18.104.22.168.
Any thoughts, advice, help?
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it's an odd problem, never heard of it happening before .. you could try an alternative asi loader (xliveless for instance, but that'll change the directory of the savegames)
I believe there's another asi loader but can't recall the name
You're sure you're using all the right files ? There are different versions of those files for different versions of gta
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Yeah, I was only looking it into more detail yesterday. At first I've only followed the guide... Think I'll solve this eventually. Thanks for your input though. I think I'm moving in the right direction now. Shall I need any help, I'll come back here
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Anyone know of a way to remove Steam from Ubuntu 12.04? Looked around the net but could not find an straight forward solution. Thanks.
You can use Ubuntu Software Center to uninstall or Open Terminal and execute the following command:
Purge Steam Perfectly with Configuration files with the following:
Never forget to delete its directory located at home folder:
The .deb package is just a wrapper. Steam's launcher installs itself to
Removing Steam using the Ubuntu Software Centre:
This will remove Steam from your system. Only system files, however, will be removed, user files will not. For most programs, user files are very small and not worth worrying about, but for Steam, they include all your downloaded games, and can be quite large. To delete your user files:
Removing steam using the command-line:
You can do the equivalent of the previous steps in just two commands:
In general, programs on Linux tend to keep user files in hidden directories in the home folder, either under
Open a terminal window (Ctrl+Alt+T). Then type:
You uninstall Steam just as you would uninstall every other application. You search for it in Ubuntu Software Center and then you remove it.
If you also want to remove the data created by your Steam installation (like downloaded game files) there are two possible locations where Steam stores these files. One a directory called Steam directly in your home directory. The other is in the hidden directory .local/share/Steam in your home directory (you can view hidden files and directories by pressing CTRL+H).
Removing this directory means you will have to re-download your games when you decide to play them again. There is an option to backup your games from inside Steam.
This is to complement any of the answers mentioned here regarding Steam installed via Software Center. If you happened to have installed Steam through Wine and wanted to uninstall it you can go to
In there you will find the
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Part of what makes the holiday season so fun is the charitable feeling in the air. People are so giving - even if we get a big stressed in the hustle and bustle of it.
The giving spirit coupled with all the distractions are exactly why area law enforcement are being so proactive in spreading the word about how you can keep yourself to falling victim to the types who prefer receiving (as in taking!) over the holidays!
Topeka Police held a public session about this Monday night and I've seen news releases from other agencies with reminders as well. Among them - watch out of identify theft. Be aware of who's looking over your shoulder when you use credit cards or ATMs and where you place those cards. Also, if you're shopping from store to store, don't leave all those purchases in plain sight in your vehicle - lock them up in the trunk and, if you put them in the trunk and head back into the store, perhaps move your vehicle in case someone watched you put all that good stuff in there and walk away. That also brings up the point of being aware of your surroundings - don't be fumbling around with the car keys or talking on the phone while loaded down with purse and packages, ripe for a mugger to grab.
Once you exchange all those gifts at home, don't leave the boxes announcing that brand-new big-screen TV or game system or other expensive item sitting at the curb next to your trash can. It's a big announcement to a potential thief casing a neighborhood that your house has some great items to break in and grab.
It may all sound a bit paranoid, but the first step in not becoming the target of a criminal is to make yourself a less attractive target for criminals.
Of course, safety over the holidays can take many forms. Here are links to a few more safety reminders:
CDC Healthy Holiday Tips: http://www.cdc.gov/family/holiday/
CPSC Holiday Decoration Safety Tips: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/611.pdf
ASPCA Pet Holiday Safety Tips: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-care-tips/holiday-safety-tips.aspx
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Paraty, Brazil: Exploring a Colonial Jewel
In the summer, Paraty can get quite busy, but so far it has managed to stave off the mass hysteria and upscale trendiness of other resort towns such as Búzios. During the off-season, the town is languorous without being dull, and it is easier to soak up its seductive atmosphere. Urban charms aside, the surrounding region possesses numerous natural attractions. Within close proximity are dozens of gorgeously primitive beaches and deserted islands as well as the majestic Serra do Mar mountain range, riddled with hiking trails and refreshing waterfalls.
The Centro de Informações Turísticas (Av. Roberto Silveira 1, tel. 24/3371-4881, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. daily), located at the entrance to the centro histórico, has maps, bus schedules to other beaches, and other information. Two useful bilingual websites with lots of information are www.paraty.com.br and www.paraty.tur.br.
Getting There
Viação Costa Verde (tel. 21/2233-3809) offers 10 daily bus departures between Rio and Paraty (4.5 hours, R$50). Viação Reunidas (tel. 0300/210-3000) offers four daily departures between São Paulo's Rodoviária Tietê and Paraty (6 hours, R$45). The Rodoviária (Rua Jango Pádua, tel. 24/3371-1224) is 500 meters (0.3 miles) from the centro histórico.
By car from Rio, simply follow BR-101, the Rio–Santos highway (236 kilometers/147 miles). From São Paulo, take the Rodovia Ayrton Senna and then the Mogi-Bertioga highway to BR 101 and drive north to Paraty (338 kilometers/210 miles). An alternative route is to take the Ayrton Senna to the Rodovia Carvalho Pinto and then take the Rodovia dos Tamoios to BR-101 (285 kilometers/ 177 miles).
Sights, Recreation, Entertainment and Events
Paraty Sights
Paraty's compact centro histórico is considered by UNESCO to be one of the world's most outstanding examples of Portuguese colonial architecture. Although the streets are laid out on a grid plan, the uniformity of the bleached houses coupled with streets' multiple names can make it somewhat of a challenge to find your bearings. The crazily paved streets—constructed by slaves out of large irregular stones known as pés-de-moleque ("street kids' feet")—mean that vehicles can't circulate, but also makes getting around treacherous for those with disabilities or sporting high heels. During high tides, the sea actually swallows up some of the streets closest to the port, temporarily transforming them into tropical Venetian canals. While tides and rainwater can leave the streets slippery, they also keep them clean.
The best way to explore Paraty is by wandering around at random. Among the town's most handsome sobrados (mansions) is the Casa de Cultura (Rua Dona Geralda 177, tel. 24/3371-2325, 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Wed.–Mon., R$8). Built in 1758, it hosts cultural events and has a permanent exhibition tracing Paraty's history. Several baroque churches are also particularly interesting. The town's oldest church, Igreja de Santa Rita dos Pardos Libertos (Largo de Santa Rita, tel. 24/3371-1620, 9 a.m.–noon and 2–5 p.m. Wed.–Sun., R$1), dates from 1722. Built by freed slaves, its interior houses a small collection of religious artifacts. Constructed a few years later, Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosário (Rua do Comércio, 9 a.m.–noon Tues.) was built by and for Paraty's slave population. Despite its simplicity, it is the only church in town with gold decoration on its altars, added in the 20th century. Paraty's principal and most grandiose church, Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Remédios (Praça da Matriz, 9 a.m.–noon Mon. and Thurs.–Sat., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun.) was where the bourgeoisie worshipped. Outside on the Praça da Matriz is a small daily crafts market selling local handicrafts. The town's aristocrats held their services in the late-18th-century Igreja Nossa Senhora das Dores (Rua Fresca, 9 a.m.–noon Thurs.), with a privileged view of the sea and access to cooling breezes.
Venturing outside the centro histórico, take a 15-minute walk past Praia do Pontal to reach the Forte Defensor Perpétuo (tel. 24/3371-2289, 9 a.m.–noon and 2–5 p.m. Tues.–Fri., 2–6 p.m. Sat.–Sun., R$1). Crowning the Morro da Vila Velha, this fortress was built in 1703 to prevent Paraty's gold from being hijacked by pirates. Restored in 1822, it houses a small museum with a display of local artisanal objects as well as a store selling handicrafts.
Paraty Beaches
Paraty is rich in beaches: More than 200 can be found along the surrounding coastline and among some 65 islands. Most of the island beaches can be visited by boats leaving from Paraty's Cais de Porto. Those up and down the coastline can be reached by car or bus. Although the town has its own beaches, they aren't that attractive. The closest, Praia do Pontal, is a 10-minute walk from the centro histórico. While its beach barraca scene is lively, swimming isn't recommended. Cleaner and more deserted are Praia do Forte and Praia do Jabaquara.
Some of the finest and most easily accessible beaches are at Trindade, a fishing village and former hippie hangout 25 kilometers (16 miles) south of Paraty along the Rio–Santos highway that can easily be reached by bus. The stunningly wild beaches of Cepilho and Brava are ideal for surfing, while Praia do Meio and Praia Cachadaço (also good for snorkeling) are prized for their calm waters and natural swimming pools. You can get to Cachadaço by a 20-minute hike through the forest or by boat from Praia do Meio. Trindade's most far-flung beaches—Praia do Sono and Praia dos Antigos—are gloriously unspoiled. Reaching them entails a 2–3-hour hike.
Also close by—18 kilometers (11 miles) southwest of Paraty, 8 kilometers (5 miles) of which are on an unpaved road—is Paraty-Mirim, with a lovely bay and invitingly calm waters, as well as beach barracas, that you can reach by municipal bus or by boat. From here, you can catch a boat to the beautiful beaches of Saco do Mamanguá, Cajaíba, and Grande da Deserta. This trio of beaches are all backed by lush jungle and boast waterfalls in close proximity.
Boat Excursions
Various schooners offer five-hour trips around Paraty's bay with stops at islands such as Ilha Comprida (known for its diving) as well as otherwise inaccessible beaches such as Praia da Lula and Praia Vermelha. Lunch is included, as are caipirinhas (and sometimes rambunctious live music that might grate on those who imagined a more bucolic outing). For more information contact Paraty Tours (Av. Roberto Silveira 11, tel. 24/3371-1327), which also organizes diving, kayaking, horseback riding, and hiking trips. A five-hour tour costs R$40 pp. Individuals and small groups can also charter boats at an hourly rate from the barqueiros at Cais de Porto and customize the excursion. The hourly rate for a small boat that seats 7–15 people ranges R$30–50 pp.
At the Associação de Guias de Turismo de Parati (tel. 24/3371-1783), individuals and small groups can hire guides to take them up and down the forested coastline to secluded beaches, with stops for bathing in bays and waterfalls. Another enticing journey is to follow the Caminho do Ouro, the route along which gold was transported over the mountains from Minas to Paraty during colonial times. The historical hike along a 2-kilometer (1.2-mile) stretch of irregular cobblestones can be done in the company of a guide from the Centro de Informações Turísticas Caminho do Ouro (Estrada Paraty-Cunha, tel. 24/3371-1783, 9 a.m.–noon and 2–5 p.m. Wed.–Sun., R$20). Ascending into the Serra do Mar, you are treated to breathtaking views of Paraty and the ocean.
Charming bars with live music aren't hard to find in Paraty; most are concentrated along Rua Marechal Deodoro. Bar do Lúcio (Praça da Matriz 3, tel. 24/3371-8663, 8 p.m.–1:30 a.m. daily) has a mellow bohemian vibe. MPB, jazz, and bossa nova keep things cool, and there are frequent exhibits of works by local artists. Paraty 33 (Rua da Lapa 357, tel. 24/3371-7311) has a low-key tavern atmosphere and lures a younger, more animated crowd intent on partying the night away. Beer lovers should visit the Cervejaria Caborê (Av. Otávio Gama 420, Caborê, tel. 24/3371-2248, 5 p.m.–midnight Wed.–Fri., noon–midnight Sat.–Sun.), a microbrewery where you can check out the production facilities and then sample the wares at the in-house pub.
You don't have to understand Portuguese to be enchanted by the plays performed by the Contadores de Estórias at the Teatro de Bonecos (Rua Dona Geralda 327, tel. 24/3371-1575, 9 p.m. Wed. and Sat. year-round, plus 9 p.m. Fri. Jan.–Feb. and July, R$40). This world-renowned troupe of actors are talented manipulators of a disarmingly lifelike cast of doll-like puppets (bonecos) who mutely act out poignant and hilarious dramatic sketches. Leave the kids (under 14) at home, since these puppet shows are for adults only. Due to the small space, buy your tickets in advance.
Aside from Carnaval, Paraty comes alive in the winter months (May–August) for several popular festas. The Festa do Divino takes place 40 days after Easter and lasts for two weeks. This colorful religious festival originated in the Portuguese islands of Madeira and the Açores. Religious parades and celebrations are held along with theatrical, dance, and musical performances that take place in the street. Since 2009 a top-notch roster of international artists has lured jazz lovers to town for the Bourbon Festival Paraty during the last week in May. During the third weekend in August, cachaça lovers from far and wide descend on the town for the Festival da Pinga, at which time the streets are flooded with the local liquor. Not just for bookworms, the Festa Literária Internacional (FLIP), which takes place for five days in August, lures more visitors to Paraty than Carnaval. Aside from readings and debates attended by the likes of Paul Auster, Salman Rushdie, Margaret Atwood, and Ian McEwan, the town comes alive with cultural and culinary happenings.
Paraty is famous for its cachaças, produced by traditional alembics in the surrounding region. The varieties available range from "white" and aged to those suffused with honey (great for a sore throat), cinnamon, and numerous herbs, spices, and fruits. One of the most potent brands is Corisco; Paratiana and Maria Izabel are smoother and more discreet. Specialized cachaça boutiques—where you can sample the wares, even if you don't want to purchase—include the Armazém da Cachaça (Rua do Comércio, tel. 24/3371-7519) and Empório da Cachaça (Rua Dr. Samuel da Costa 22, tel. 24/3371-6329).
Long a haven for artists, Paraty is chock full of ateliers and boutiques flaunting an endless variety of objets d'art. Among the most unique and hard to resist are the miniature caiçara fishing vessels, made from wood and painted in vibrant colors, sold at Atelier da Terra (Rua da Lapa 1, tel. 24/3371-3070) and the equally charming balloons in flight made from gourds and papier-mâché, next door at Armazém Santo Antonio (Rua da Lapa 5, tel. 24/3371-6542).
Accommodations and Food
Accommodations in Paraty
Paraty has no shortage of enticing places to stay; the centro histórico has numerous pousadas housed in colonial mansions, ranging from cozy and affordable to refined and luxurious. In the summer and during holidays (including Carnaval, the Festival da Pinga, and the Festa Literária Internacional), finding a room can be tricky, so make sure to reserve in advance. You might have more luck outside the centro histórico, but the charm factor will be less. During the off-season, particularly during the week, you can often negotiate rate reductions of up to 30–40 percent.
One of the most attractive and affordable hotels in the centro histórico is the Solar do Gerânios (Praça da Matriz, tel. 24/3371-1550, R$100–140 d). Located in a rambling sobrado, it has a homey atmosphere enhanced by the friendly owner and her cats. Guest rooms are small but spotless and cheery; the best ones have small balconies overlooking the square. Lacking in historic character, yet quaint and friendly, Pousada Flor do Mar (Rua Fresca 257, tel. 24/3371-1674, R$170 d) is another good choice that offers clean and colorfully painted guest rooms for a nice price.
Highly atmospheric, Pousada do Ouro (Rua da Praia 145, tel. 24/3371-4300, R$250–380 d) possesses tastefully furnished colonial-style guest rooms in a beautiful 18th-century sobrado (and a less impressive annex). Small touches—such as vases of wild orchids by the bedside—are abundant. A sauna, a fitness room, and a pool round out the amenities. One of Paraty's oldest guesthouses, Pousada Pardieiro (Rua do Comércio 74, tel. 24/3371-1370, no children under age 15, R$270–420 d) effortlessly captures the rustic charm and simplicity of Paraty. The cluster of 18th-century houses converted into apartments resembles a private colonial village. Guest rooms are impeccably furnished with antiques and face a pool and tranquil gardens whose trees are filled with monkeys. Service is attentive.
Upon arriving at the Pousada de Arte Urquijo (Rua Dona Geralda 79, tel. 24/3371-1362, no children under age 12, R$350–430 d), guests are invited to remove their shoes and don comfortable Japanese slippers in which they can glide around the polished wood floors of this uniquely renovated 18th-century sobrado. Painter-proprietor Luz Urquijo has an artist's eye for detail, reflected in the unusual furnishings, bright bold canvases on the walls (many by Luz and her daughter), and charming touches such as incense, wafting music, plush towels, and oversize robes.
Although it's a 10-minute walk from the centro histórico, distance is a small price to pay for the exceptional comfort, privacy, and service you'll encounter at Vivenda (Rua Beija-Flor 9, Caborê, tel. 24/3371-4272, R$200–240 d). Accommodations consist of two modern but exquisitely designed and decorated bungalows and an apartment, which look out onto a pool and garden. English owner and host John does everything within his power to make visitors feel as if they are house guests, with the result that checking out is like leaving a second home.
The majority of Paraty's restaurants—as well as the most expensive—occupy charming sobrados in the centro histórico. Paraty has attained quite a gastronomic reputation, with many restaurants taking advantage of the abundance of fresh fish and seafood to create innovative fare. Caiçara is the name given to local specialties that draw on fish, game, fruits, and vegetables traditionally used by the Costa Verde's indigenous peoples. One of the most popular recipes is a dish called camarão casadinha ("married shrimp"). This aptly named treat consists of two jumbo shrimp tied together and fried after being stuffed with a filling of tiny shrimp and farofa. You can savor this specialty at Hiltinho (Rua Marechal Deodoro 233, tel. 24/3371-1725, 10 a.m.–midnight daily, R$50–60), a traditional eatery famed for its camarões, both "married" and in other delicious arrangements.
Banana da Terra (Rua Dr. Samuel Costa 198, tel. 24/3371-1725, 6 p.m.–midnight Mon. and Wed.–Thurs., noon–4 p.m. and 7 p.m.–midnight Fri.–Sun. Mar.–Nov., noon–midnight daily Dec.–Feb., R$40–50) serves up caiçara fare with a touch of refinement prepared by Ana Bueno, considered one of Brazil's top chefs. True to its name, various varieties of bananas make frequent appearances on the (somewhat overpriced) menu—in guises both savory (banana-and-cheese-stuffed squid gratiné with shrimp) and sweet (warm banana tart with cinnamon ice cream). Another traditional favorite with a loyal following, Margarida Café (Praça do Chafariz, tel. 24/3371-2441, noon–midnight daily, R$25–35) is an appealingly atmospheric restaurant-bar serving innovative cuisine and pizza and featuring live jazz and MPB every night.
The location of Sabor da Terra (Av. Roberto Silveira 180, tel. 24/3371-2384, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. daily, R$10–20), just outside the centro histórico, may justify the low-wattage decor and equally low prices. However, this per-kilo restaurant earns high marks in terms of the variety, freshness, and tastiness of its buffet offerings, including grilled fish and churrasco as well as salads and seafood dishes. Another inexpensive option is Le Castellet (Rua Dona Geralda 44, tel. 24/3371-7461, 5:30–11 p.m. Mon. and Wed.–Sat., noon–11 p.m. Sun. Apr.–Dec., 5–11 p.m. daily Jan.–Mar., R$15–20). Chef Yves Lapide has outfitted this cozy little crêperie with attractive decorative touches from his native Provence, but his real forte is the delicious sweet and savory crepes, along with other French fare such as seafood bouillabaisse and tarte tatin.
Casa do Fogo (Rua Comendador José Luiz 390, tel. 24/9189-5111, 1 p.m.–1 a.m. Thurs.–Tues. fall–spring, 1 p.m.–1 a.m. daily summer, R$25–35) takes its name literally: A majority of its main dishes, not to mention desserts and drinks, arrive at the table on fire (fogo). Taking advantage of the local cachaça supply, local chef "Caju" flambées everything from shrimp (served with guava rice) to mangoes and star fruit (served with passion fruit jelly). The romantic atmosphere is abetted by nightly performances of chorinho and MPB.
Ever dreamed about being stuck on a desert island—albeit one with a great seafood restaurant? Located on tiny Ilha Duas Irmãs, Kontiki (tel. 24/3371-1666, noon–5 p.m. daily, R$20–30) serves fresh shrimp, crab, and fish along with paella and seafood pastas on a shady veranda overlooking the bay. Where else can you go snorkeling between courses? A free boat offers transportation from Paraty's quay. With a minimum of 10 people, the restaurant opens for dinner as well.
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As already mentioned, the "official" Conservative siddurim use a slight variant of nusach Ashkenaz (the differences are not that great).
However, I have been in some "Conservative-like" (though officially unaffiliated) congregations that use nusach Sefard. These are, as you suggest, descendants of Orthodox congregations that once used this nusach. The congregations I am aware of use the Birnbaum siddur or a related older siddur.
The conservative movement uses a variant of Nusach Ashkenaz with some small changes (in terms of the percentage of the text changed), to express some rather large philosophical differences from Orthodox Judaism.
However, there are some Conservative-affiliated Sephardic synagogues that are egalitarian, but use the Sephardic nusach. These synagogues are thankfully the exception among Sephardim, rather than the rule.
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I am using CheckboxSelectionModel. After selecting some rows, clicking some other cell / row on the grid causes previously selected rows to be unselected.I know there is a checkOnly config option is available but that is only in in ExtJs 3.x versions. Can anyone please let me know how can I achieve this in ExtJs 2.x version ? \
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gridSelectionModel.on('handleMouseDown', Ext.emptyFn);
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Setting handleMouseDown event handler to empty function as below worked for me
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