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Best Of :: Bars & Clubs
Churchill's has been our winner over and over and over again, and we don't care if the sound system sucks or people get jacked in the parking lot or that the worst imaginable musicians play here as often as they want to. Some of the very best musicians play here too, from psychobilly fiends Southern Culture on the Skids to the rockabilly filly Rosie Flores. They come here for the same reason we do. It's dirty. It's dicey. It's democratic (if that's the word for it). It's owner Dave Daniels. It's chicks wrestling in Jell-O. It's rock and roll.
Sometimes the magic is simply in the place. No matter what you call it. No matter how lively Thursday nights get with all those boisterous kids. Fridays and Saturdays after midnight at this little place on the corner of Calle Ocho and SW 22nd Avenue -- with the lights down low and Luis Bofill at the microphone channeling Beny Moré -- today is just like yesterday. All the love you've every felt, all the arms that have ever held you, every kiss still worth remembering comes back to you. Go ahead, slide your hand down his back. Brush your lips across the nape of her neck. Nobody's watching. And if they are, they're smiling.
Your generic Cheers-type bar -- a neighborhood hangout that could be located in Anywhereville, USA -- feels fine most of the time. But when you want a brew at a bar that screams, "Hey, this here's Florida!" there's only one place in Miami: Jimbo's. Which isn't actually a bar. Officially it's a bait shop, tucked away at Shrimpers' Lagoon on Virginia Key. Unofficially it's an authentic time warp, a ramshackle compound of boats and trailers and derelict cars crowded around an assortment of brightly colored shacks (backdrops for fashion shoots), outdoor tables, and as mixed a crowd as you'll find anywhere. It's been there nearly 50 years, which makes it a venerable institution in a place like South Florida. And it's all presided over by the ageless Jim Luznar, easily identified by baseball cap and perpetual stogie. For sale: live bait, smoked fish, and lots of cold beer. For free: a delightfully pleasant menagerie of fisherfolk, models, suit-and-tie businessmen on extremely extended lunch breaks, weekend bikers, and a full range of locals looking to sit by the water, maybe fish a little, watch the wandering chickens, play some bocce on Jimbo's two open-air courts, bask in the warm weather with a brew, chat about this and that with complete strangers, and just be there.
Miami is a late-night kind of place, so it makes more sense for happy hours to begin late. At Fox's little den of iniquity, it's two-for-one on whatever you're drinking (barring the top shelf and imported beer), from 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday and Saturday nights. "It's standing-room-only, honey -- a lot of fun," assures the bartender in her smoke-deepened cackle. Fox's is a timeless, crimson-hued twilight zone, the darkened Fifties lounge of beat poets and deadbeats, of those looking for their future ex-wives, of slumming college students and aging hipsters. Slip down low into the deep booths. Enjoy the sounds of the free house jukebox, which admirably covers every era since the place was founded in 1946. Have a drink. Have two. (Fox's also hosts a conventional happy hour from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. every day.) Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday; 5:00 p.m. to midnight Sunday. Hungry? Fox's prime-rib special is way cool.
Not everyone is destined for fame and glory, but at this quintessential karaoke club, one can sure as heck pretend. Here the extremely vocally challenged rub shoulders with the karaoke fanatics, and anyone with the nerve to get up on the raised stage in front of the tipsy and boisterous crowd on the dance floor is guaranteed to be rewarded -- with at least a few minutes of fame and a great adrenaline rush. The club boasts over 18,000 songs in several languages (although a manual count has not officially been conducted), which are displayed in a well-lit and less chaotic corner of the bar for serious browsing. And for the musically talented who prefer to keep their mouths shut, the owner/host -- who dresses like Elvis but otherwise keeps a low profile, making his presence known from a dark corner of the bar only via brief spoken interludes -- extends an open invitation to come up and jam on the drums, guitar, or any number of instruments onstage. Everyone may not be created equal, but at least at Studio, everyone is given a shot. Hours of operation are from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Karaoke is available seven days a week. No cover charge.
Meander up and down Washington Avenue on a Saturday night and there's no shortage of clubbing options -- from small and loungy to sprawling and manic. There's even a host of nightspots across the Bay attempting to give South Beach a run for its late-night money. But if you're looking to dance -- period -- crobar remains a sure bet for a sweaty night out. The door policy, while hardly anything-goes, is still relatively relaxed (by Beach standards, at least). Guys, bring a girl, leave the Guido look at home, and you should have little problem clearing the doorstaff. And once you've hurdled the velvet rope, you'll find marquee-name DJs utilizing crobar's top-notch PA to keep the gyrating crowd working it out on the dance floor 'til dawn. Just slide into the middle of it all, tip your head back, and let yourself go. After all, that's why you hit South Beach in the first place, right?


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**LARRY STYLINSON; I DID NOT MEAN TO OFFEND ANY KENDALL JENNER OR ELEANOR CALDER FANS** Louis is falsely accused for a crime, and he of course, gets celled with Harry Styles. He was in for a load of stuff, rape, weed, and might I mention...murder.
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Adele: "I'm After Prince Harry"
Get in line, sister! (We kid.)
-Beata CherepakhiAna
Adele, the stunning songstress whose incredible voice has taken over the charts, dazzles in floral as she graces the cover of the July issue of Glamour UK. The star, who has been named Solo Artist of the Year by the mag, opens up about dating, shares her celebrity crushes, and talks fashion in the new issue.
Here are some snippets from her interview:.
On her celebrity crush: "I'm after Prince Harry. I know I said I wouldn't go out with a ginger, but it's Prince Harry! I'd be a real duchess then. I'd love a night out with him, he seems like a right laugh."
On dating other celebrities: "I've been on a few dates with celebrities but I don't like it. You go out and everyone looks at you both. I'm not going to say who."
On dating since becoming famous: "I'm single. But I get a lot more attention. If I was a guy, I'd be taking advantage."
On her type: "I don't have a type. Never have. Older, but not as in 50…Not younger than me. I'm pretty young so it would be like f—ing Justin Bieber! Any color. Any shape. But they've got to be funny."
On her style: "I've got into fashion now. I still love Primark and H&M, but I'm loving Moschino, Burberry, D&G and Prada."
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Invasive species, the toxic toad, vulnerable to Aussie ant
They've tried gassing it, freezing it, running over it in cars, whacking it with golf clubs and turning it into compost.
But the cane toad, a horrid invasive species introduced to Australia nearly three-quarters of a century ago, has refused to croak.
Now, though, a scientific paper published last week suggests Bufo marinus has a weak spot: It is vulnerable to a native Australian ant.
The cane toad, indigenous to Central and Latin America, was brought to Australia in 1935 to help control beetles that threatened sugar-cane crops.
The horny critter has now spread across most of tropical Australia, killing native carnivores, including crocodiles, snakes and lizards, that cannot tolerate its toxins, and devastating native frogs and toads through habitat loss.
The Australian authorities have tried desperately to stop the invasion, including a Toad Day Out in the state of Queensland, which encourages people to hunt down the hated anuran. In a study published in the British journal Functional Ecology, a team led by Rick Shine, a professor at the University of Sydney, found the pest is vulnerable to the meat ant (Iridomyrmex purpureus) - a fiercely aggressive, omnivorous species found all over Australia.
In a special laboratory, the biologists compared use of habitat and behaviours between cane toads and seven native Australian frogs.
Cane toads are active during the day - when the meat ants themselves are busy - and live in open micro-habitats.
Aussie frogs, though, are nocturnal and tend to hole up safely in vegetation during the day, when meat ants are on the prowl.
In addition, the scientists found, the Australian frogs are warier of the meat ants than the imported intruder and also quicker and nimbler at avoiding them compared to the cane toad, whose hops are shorter and slower due to their shorter shin bones.
Ants' nests could thus be used as a defensive tool against toad expansion, goes the thinking.
"The spread of cane toads through tropical Australia has created major ecological problems," said Prof. Shine.
"The ideal way to control toad numbers would be to find a predator that kills and eats toads but leaves native frogs alone," he said in a press release issued by the British Ecological Society.
"However, bringing in a predator from overseas might have catastrophic consequences, like those that occurred when cane toads were brought in."
Prof. Shine says there is a nice twist here, because the advantages which the toad had when coming to Australia can be used against it.
He calls it an "evolutionary trap" because the creature can be made to face challenges that it has not evolved to deal with.
In 2007, biologists found the cane toad's range had expanded to 1.2 million square kilometres in a swathe across Queensland and the Northern Territory, and predicted it could eventually spread around three-quarters of the country's coastline.
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Palm Springs (285 miles round-trip from Los Angeles)
A nouveau–Rat Pack oasis on the desert floor of California's Coachella Valley, Palm Springs draws both the country-club set and the design-obsessed. But this resort town famed for its superlative vintage shops and classic architecture is also pleasantly rough around the edges: rocky landscapes, cactus forests, and alpine villages are all there to explore—if you can tear yourself away from that poolside chaise.
Lay of the Land
It's a straight shot east on I-10 from Los Angeles to Palm Springs, past numbingly identical suburban shopping centers—but for a much richer experience, stop at the spots that most visitors whiz past. In Pomona, a half-hour outside L.A., a quick drive south off the Garey Avenue exit leads to the world-class American Museum of Ceramic Art
and the pedestrian-only Antique Row on nearby Second Street.
Want to see pines as well as palms? Detour north from I-10 onto the panoramic Rim of the World Scenic Byway, which snakes up into the San Bernardino National Forest. In under an hour, you'll arrive at the upscale mountain hamlet of Lake Arrowhead, where you can have lunch overlooking the water.
If your idea of shopping is bagging designer goods for less, then Cabazon, just off I-10, is sheer heaven. The highway-hugging Desert Hills Premium Outlets
features 130 stores—from the usual mass-market brands to exclusive labels like Gucci, Etro, Prada, and Tod's.
Farther ahead, giant silver energy-generating windmills appear on the horizon. To reach Palm Springs, follow U.S. 111, which morphs from a windy strip in the sand into tree-lined Palm Canyon Drive, where much of the best shopping is located. Put the top down and cruise a city rich in Midcentury Modern sights.
The areas outside Palm Springs—like legendary Joshua Tree National Park, about an hour away on rugged Twenty-Nine Palms Highway (CA-62)—are known for almost-lunar expanses. After a self-guided hike on one of the nature trails, end in Desert Hot Springs for a massage and a soak at one of the many thermal mineral-pool resorts. —David A. Keeps
Palm Springs Insider's Guide
Where to Stay
The New Kid
Great Value The hippest hoteliers in Seattle have turned a once-basic motor lodge into the Ace Hotel & Swim Club (701 E. Palm Canyon Dr.; 877/223-5050 or 760/325-9900; acehotel.com; doubles from $99). The compound includes outdoor fireplaces, poolside yurts, and the darkly atmospheric Amigo Room, where the tables are covered in Mexican pesos.
For Romance
Great Value A 1930's Spanish colonial spread built by an alleged mobster, the Colony Palms Hotel (572 N. Indian Canyon Dr.; 800/557-2187 or 760/969-1800; colonypalmshotel.com; doubles from $189) has an exceptional restaurant and a mansion-size pool.
Architectural Icon
Great Value Desert Modernist William Cody designed the low-slung 1952 Horizon Hotel (1050 E. Palm Canyon Dr.; 800/377-7855 or 760/323-1858; thehorizonhotel.com; doubles from $149) with glass walls to maximize the impressive mountain views.
Sinatra Style
Great Value After a $70 million renovation, the Riviera Resort & Spa (1600 N. Indian Canyon Dr.; 866/588-8311 or 760/327-8311; psriviera.com; doubles from $169) reopened with eye-popping Hollywood Regency-on-helium décor, including a bedazzled billiard table in the lobby. For quieter accommodations, book in Buildings 4 or 5.
Where to Eat & Drink
Lakeside View
The rustic-chic Bin189 (27984 Hwy. 189, Lake Arrowhead; 909/336-1551; lunch for two $40) has a hunting-lodge ambience and hearty dishes like Hungarian goulash and meat loaf.
Brunch Stop
The menu changes weekly at Cheeky's (622 N. Palm Canyon Dr.; 760/327-7595; brunch for two $35), a mostly organic spot with vegetarian-friendly yam or persimmon sandwiches, five varieties of bacon, and killer blood-orange mimosas.
Smokin' Section
This downtown lunch counter ain't fancy, but it is authentic. At the Cowboy Way BBQ (317 N. Indian Canyon Dr.; 760/322-0265; lunch for two $25), rancher turned restaurateur Daniel Placencia dishes up tri-tip, brisket, pulled pork, and chicken with crunchy Kansas City coleslaw.
Cocktail Hour
Drinking alfresco will have you seeing stars in the cabanas at Dink's Restaurant & Ultra Lounge (2080 N. Palm Canyon Dr.; 760/327-7676; drinks for two $24). The ambitious cocktail menu includes nine fruit-infused mojitos and a martini with muddled jalapeños (ouch!).
Casual Bite
Comfort food with a Continental touch (like filet-mignon chili and Florentine stuffed chicken) packs 'em in at Jake's Ready to Eat (664 N. Palm Canyon Dr.; 760/327-4400; dinner for two $60).
What to See & Do
Hot Pots
An often overlooked gem, the American Museum of Ceramic Art (340 S. Garey Ave., Pomona; 909/865-3147; ceramicmuseum.org) showcases clay as an art form, from ancient vessels to contemporary works.
Prime Lookout
Bring a jacket—even in summer—to ride the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (1 Tramway Rd.; 760/325-1391; pstramway.com) aboard the world's largest rotating gondolas. The 2 1/2-mile, 10-minute trip up the sheer cliffs of Chino Canyon affords views of the Coachella Valley and the briny desert lake known as the Salton Sea.
Design Tour
Pick up free maps or a $5 guide to Midcentury buildings (by Albert Frey, Richard Neutra, and other masters) at the Palm Springs Historical Society (221 S. Palm Canyon Dr.; 760/323-8297; pshistoricalsociety.org).
Spa Day
Behind the Parker Palm Springs hotel's decorative façade, the Palm Springs Yacht Club (4200 E. Palm Canyon Dr.; 760/770-5000; theparkerpalmsprings.com) offers full-on pampering. Arrive early to savor designer Jonathan Adler's naughty nautical twist on Hollywood style.
Spotlight: Palm Springs Shopping
A mix of 20th-century galleries, consignment outlets, and eclectic boutiques makes this town a magnet for design fans. Here are eight stores not to miss.
1. House 849 Hide-covered ottomans, religious and Asian sculpture, even framed insect art: it's a destination for designers of every stripe—particularly zebra stripe. 849 N. Palm Canyon Dr.; 760/325-7854; house849.com.
2. Modern Home Design Showroom Remodeling ideas for the Midcentury enthusiast. 2500 N. Palm Canyon Dr., suite B5-B; 760/320-8422; psmodhome.com.
3. Studio 111 Palm Springs Twentieth-century furniture alongside vintage tiles by famed sculptor Stan Bitters and contemporary pots by Josh Herman. 2675 N. Palm Canyon Dr.; 760/323-5104; studio111palmsprings.com.
4. Palm Canyon Galleria Arcade with 10 furniture and decorative-arts galleries, including Bon Vivant, a good place to score collectible Blenko glass and Raymor pottery. 457 N. Palm Canyon Dr.; 760/323-4576; palmspringsgalleria.com.
5. Trina Turk Residential Sister store to the fashion designer's atelier for poolside couture. 895 N. Palm Canyon Dr.; 760/416-2856; trinaturk.com.
6. Modernway Palm Springs classics like glass and Lucite coffee tables and chrome-base sofas. 745 N. Palm Canyon Dr.; 760/320-5455; psmodernway.com.
7. Stewart Galleries Antiques and oddities—seashell-encrusted coquillage next to People's Republic of China figurines—plus 20th-century paintings, from plein-air landscapes to Cubist canvases. 191 S. Indian Canyon Dr.; 760/325-0878; stewartgalleries.com.
8. Asylum Mod is god at this quirky establishment. 844 N. Palm Canyon Dr.; 760/864-1171; asylumhomestore.com.
The Route
Los Angeles to Pomona: 29 miles
Pomona to Cabazon: 76 miles
Cabazon to Palm Springs: 22 miles
Wine Country (259 miles round-trip from San Francisco)
Farm stands and family-run tasting rooms instead of faux châteaux: the word on Northern California's Anderson Valley is that it's what Napa used to be 30 years ago. The nearby town of Healdsburg acts as a sophisticated jumping-off point for this rural paradise, whose remote location and sleepy vibe are tempered by the buzz surrounding its wines. This is a destination tailor-made for the golden days of Indian summer.
Lay of the Land
Just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, the Amalfi-like town of Sausalito harbors a worthy shopping stop—the Heath Ceramics Factory Store, known for iconic tableware that's a favorite with modern-design fans and magazine prop stylists.
Heading north on Highway 101, the usual shopping strips alternate with stretches of bucolic farmland, dotted with ramshackle barns and black-and-white dairy cows. An hour north of Sausalito, Healdsburg has definitely been discovered—numerous restaurants, tasting rooms, and boutiques cluster around the historic plaza, where the Hotel Healdsburg
holds court. Yet despite the recently acquired gloss, this remains a small town at heart. The restored Raven Theater presents everything from gospel concerts to the annual Mr. Healdsburg pageant, and the Saturday farmers' market is one of the social highlights of the week.
Two-lane Highway 128, the main access to the Anderson Valley, twists and turns up a notorious set of steeply graded switchbacks, through rocky ridges and moss-covered oaks. Twenty or so miles later, you'll emerge onto the valley floor in Boonville, the region's largest town (all seven blocks of it). Snatches of Boontling, a dialect developed in the 1800's, still persist—a reminder of the area's quirky, somewhat insular nature.
The even smaller hamlet of Philo consists of a beloved Mexican restaurant
, a tasting room for limited-edition Pinots, and Lemons' Market, where Tom Lemons sells his own line-caught salmon.
At the valley's northernmost edge, tiny Navarro feels like something out of a fairy tale: a village deep in the red-woods, with a river that runs to the sea. —Irene Edwards
Wine Country Insider's Guide
Where to Stay
The Hub
Awash in sage and earth tones, Hotel Healdsburg (25 Matheson St., Healdsburg; 800/889-7188 or 707/431-2800; hotelhealdsburg.com; doubles from $380) has a lobby surrounded by a constant stream of activity, like jazz dinners and wine tastings. The spa treatments (especially the wine-and-organic-honey wrap) are sublime; the restaurant, Dry Creek Kitchen, is run by acclaimed chef Charlie Palmer, a hotel co-owner.
Minimalist Gem
A streamlined, vaguely Scandinavian aesthetic (Icelandic sheepskin rugs; polished concrete floors) rules in the six light-filled freestanding bungalows at the Duchamp Hotel (421 Foss St., Healdsburg; 800/431-9341 or 707/431-1300; duchamphotel.com; doubles from $350).
Pastoral Bliss
Great Value With just four cottages on 550 acres, it's easy to find solitude at the Other Place (Boonville; 707/895-3979; sheepdung.com; cottages from $140), hidden more than a mile down an unpaved road. The décor is deliberately simple, all the better to let the scenery be the star.
Country Chic
Great Value Everything seems art-directed at the four-room Apple Farm (18501 Greenwood Rd., Philo; 707/895-2333; philoapplefarm.com; doubles from $175)—from the honor-system harvest stand to the arbor-shaded table for alfresco dinners. A homey breakfast of toast and the farm's own addictive jam awaits each morning in the kitchen, the setting for weekend cooking classes ($625 per person).
Where to Eat & Drink
Salumi Central
Pig is something of an obsession at Bovolo Restaurant (106 Matheson St., Healdsburg; 707/431-2962; lunch for two $30), a petite café at the back of Copperfield's Books. You can get the house-made bacon on a salad, in a sandwich, on pizza, or on pasta. Or throw dietary caution to the winds and dive into the pork-cheek sandwich.
The Splurge
A special-occasion meal in Sonoma County doesn't get much more lavish than one at Cyrus (29 North St., Healdsburg; 707/433-3311; dinner for two $260), where chef Douglas Keane's eight-course dinners are an unabashed love letter to foie gras, pork belly, and lobster.
Local Favorite
There might only be two entrées and a handful of starters on the menu at the Boonville Hotel (14050 Hwy. 128, Boonville; 707/895-2210; doubles from $125; dinner for two $72), but each dish captures the essence of the season. The duck comes from Sonoma and the fruit from the Apple Farm, and the greens are harvested in the garden. The 10 rooms are cheerful and unpretentious.
Morning Meal
As in a small-town version of Cheers, you'll see the same faces reading the paper or tucking into a bowl of homemade granola at the friendly Mosswood Market & Café (1411 Hwy. 128, Boonville; 707/895-3635; breakfast for two $10).
Roadside Find
Fresh ingredients and a surprisingly good wine list set Libby's (8651 Hwy. 128, Philo; 707/895-2646; dinner for two $28) apart from your average Mexican restaurant. The carnitas are excellent, but so is the Caesar salad: lightly dressed and sprinkled with crunchy tortilla strips.
Where to Shop
Eco Wear
The most fashion-forward boutique in town, Arboretum (332 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg; 707/433-7033; arboretumapparel.com) specializes in stylish, sustainable attire for men and women—from organic cotton T-shirts by Turk + Taylor to an Edun dress in sapphire silk.
Secondhand Scores
Vintage furnishings with an industrial-meets-schoolhouse bent (drafting tables, Thonet chairs) are arranged into photo-ready vignettes at 14feet (325 Center St., Healdsburg; 707/433-3391; 14feet.net).
Market Goods
A well-curated general store, Bates & Mailliard Farmhouse Mercantile (14111 Hwy. 128, Boonville; 707/895-3996) turns everyday items like Mason jars and balls of twine into exquisite collectibles.
The Route
San Francisco to Healdsburg: 70 miles
Healdsburg to Boonville: 45 miles
Boonville to Philo: 6 miles
Spotlight: Anderson Valley Wine Tour
Don't let the aw-shucks, mom-and-pop atmosphere of these tasting rooms fool you—this region is a must for oenophiles in the know.
1. Standish Wine Co. The most photogenic tasting room in the valley, in a 19th-century wooden building once used for drying apples. 5101 Hwy. 128, Philo; 707/895-9213.
2. Breggo Cellars The name means "sheep" in Boontling—a nod to the property's former life as one of the oldest sheep ranches in the region. 11001 Hwy. 128, Boonville; 707/895-9589; breggo.com.
3. Phillips Hill Estates Remarkable Pinots made by artist Toby Hill (grab his '07 Marguerite—if you can get it). 8627 Hwy. 128, Philo; 707/895-2209; phillipshillestates.com.
4. Toulouse Vineyards Founded by retired fire captain Vern Boltz, this small, deceptively humble operation produces much-lauded wines and exceptional grapes. 8001 Hwy. 128, Philo; 707/895-2828.
5. Navarro Vineyards A popular draw for its affordable whites and outdoor picnic tables under trellised grapevines. 5601 Hwy. 128, Philo; 800/537-9463; navarrowine.com.
6. Husch Vineyards An Anderson Valley pioneer, housed in a charmingly rustic converted barn. 4400 Hwy. 128, Philo; 800/554-8724; huschvineyards.com.
7. Roederer Estate From the French makers of Cristal: sparkling wines at a much more budget-friendly price, in the valley's poshest setting. 4501 Hwy. 128, Philo; 707/895-2288; roedererestate.com.
8. Esterlina Vineyards & Winery Located in the hills, with panoramic views. Tastings are accompanied by bowls of Goldfish and Cheetos—a savory (if irreverent) touch. 1200 Holmes Ranch Rd., Philo; 707/895-2920; esterlinavineyards.com; by appointment only.
Bonus: Beer Stop
Anderson Valley Brewing Co. Award-winning beers, plus seasonal releases (look for the Deep Enders Dark Porter). 17700 Hwy. 253, Boonville; 707/895-2337; avbc.com.
Puget Sound (198 miles round-trip from Seattle)
A string of interconnected waterways and islands, Washington's Puget Sound provides instant access to the majestic side of the Pacific Northwest. Eagles and whales are frequent sights; on clear days, Mount Rainier, Mount Baker, and the Olympic Range add to the panoramic sweep of sea and sky. Thanks to numerous ferries and bridges, this looplike journey from Seattle through the forest-cloaked Olympic Peninsula is as easy as it is invigorating.
Lay of the Land
An affluent suburb that's more like a wooded retreat, Bainbridge Island is a 35-minute ferry ride from Seattle. Country lanes dead-end at picturesque bays, and the streets near the ferry terminal are lined with cafés and boutiques.
Just north, on the Kitsap Peninsula, fluttering Norwegian flags trumpet Poulsbo's Scandinavian roots. Tiny, landmarked Port Gamble is a pretty cluster of clapboard houses curled around the mouth of Gamble Bay.
Crossing over to the Olympic Peninsula, the road climbs through thick stands of western red cedar before descending into the valley hamlet of Sequim, which a quirk of geography has graced with a microclimate that's sunnier than the often-rainy Pacific Northwest. The area is flush with lavender fields that may put you in mind of Provence. Three miles north, in the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge, one of the world's longest sandspits extends into the Strait of Juan de Fuca. A walking path wends along a beach strewn with tree-size driftwood to the still-functioning 1857 lighthouse.
To the west, Port Angeles, once the hub of a booming lumber industry, has a laid-back, no-nonsense vibe. It's the primary gateway to Olympic National Park—which, at 922,000 acres, is bigger than Rhode Island. The park's diversity is staggering: moss-draped rain forests, jagged cliffs, and glacier-capped peaks.
On the coast's northeast tip, Port Townsend was a washed-up Victorian burg until an influx of artists kick-started its revival in the 1960's. Now it's a bed-and-breakfast mecca.
A ferry across Admiralty Inlet goes to Whidbey Island, home to the Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve (with its bird-filled lagoons) and the town of Langley, with its cosmopolitan restaurants and galleries. —Meeghan Truelove
Puget Sound Insider's Guide
Where to Stay
Island Escape
Great Value A short walk from the Bainbridge Island ferry, the Eagle Harbor Inn (291 Madison Ave. S.; 206/842-1446; theeagleharborinn.com; doubles from $149) surrounds a small garden, with cozy interiors that feature overstuffed armchairs and Oriental rugs.
Back To Nature
Great Value There are no TV's or phones to distract from the idyllic views at the Lake Crescent Lodge (416 Lake Crescent Rd., Olympic National Park; 360/928-3211; lakecrescentlodge.com; doubles from $105). Rooms in the converted 1916 tavern and Roosevelt cottages feel the most authentic, thanks to rustic birch furniture and pine-lined walls.
Cottage Charm
Great Value Decked out in cabbage-rose–patterned wallpaper and wicker chairs, the seven preppy-chic bungalows at Chevy Chase Beach Cabins (3710 S. Discovery Rd., Port Townsend; 360/385-1270; chevychasebeachcabins.com; doubles from $110) conjure a posh, grown-up summer camp—complete with croquet courts and horseshoe pit.
Where to Eat & Drink
King Crab
The mouthwatering signature sandwich at the Port Angeles CrabHouse (221 N. Lincoln, Port Angeles; 360/457-0424; lunch for two $35) combines Dungeness and Pacific meat on toasted sourdough. Bonus: an unironically retro interior with wraparound vistas of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Coffee Break
The perfect antidote to that Pacific Northwest drizzle: a just-pulled Borgia (a mocha laced with orange zest) with your morning eggs at Sweet Laurette's Café & Bistro (1029 Lawrence St., Port Townsend; 360/385-4886; breakfast for two $30).
Locavore Feast
Chef Matt Costello of the Inn at Langley (400 First St., Langley, Whidbey Island; 360/221-3033; dinner for two $170) scours nearby farmers' markets for his six-course prix fixe menus (Whidbey Island lamb loin; citrus-cured wild salmon), served Friday to Sunday. With only one seating a night, the meal can seem like a festive dinner party.
Pub Dining
Everyone from tattooed bikers to blue-haired old ladies slurps down the steamed Penn Cove mussels at funky Toby's Tavern (8 N.W. Front St., Coupeville, Whidbey Island; 360/678-4222; lunch for two $25), which overlooks the waters where the famed bivalves are harvested.
What to See & Do
Garden Enclave
Lose yourself among the cultivated woodlands and manicured landscapes at the Bloedel Reserve (7571 N.E. Dolphin Dr., Bainbridge Island; 206/842-7631; reservations required), the sprawling former estate of a lumber baron turned passionate horticulturist.
Wild at Heart
Designated by Congress in 1938, mammoth and mountainous Olympic National Park (Visitors' center at 3002 Mount Angeles Rd., Port Angeles; 360/565-3130; nps.gov) stretches across rugged Pacific coast and lush interior old-growth forests. Daylong explorations are surprisingly simple: in less than an hour, you can drive from Port Angeles to the Hurricane Hill Trail, a 3.2-mile ramble through subalpine meadows and groves, with heart-stopping views of peaks and nearby Vancouver Island.
Coastal Preserves
Three retired army bases are now popular state parks. Kayak through coves at Fort Worden (Port Townsend; 360/344-4400; rentals from $20 per hour), dig for littleneck clams along the shore at Fort Flagler (Marrowstone Island; 360/385-1259), or fly kites on the parade field at Fort Casey (Whidbey Island; 360/678-4519).
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In downtown Port Townsend, whimsical Summer House Design (930 Water St., Port Townsend; 360/344-4192) stocks pétanque sets and handblown sake glasses. Artisans on Taylor (236 Taylor St., Port Townsend; 360/379-1029) has lathe-turned madrone-wood bowls. At the Wandering Wardrobe (936 Washington St., Port Townsend; 360/379-4691), score vintage handbags and Jackie O.–style suits.
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Seattle to Bainbridge Island: 12 miles
Bainbridge Island to Sequim: 55 miles
Sequim to Port Angeles: 19 miles


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Morrissey will continue his tribute to the late Lou Reed next month, this time with a song.
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Scared to try again
I had a miscarriage in August and my doctor suggested me to wait till 2 regular periods before we try again. I want to get pregnant soon but, I am so scared. The thoughts of previous pregnancy and what if it happens again keep coming in my mind. How do I keep myself positive and away from all these negative thoughts? I am scared that these negative thoughts would affect the pregnancy again.
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Dear sonu84,
I am so sorry for what you have been through. Please know that these sorts of feelings and concerns are very common following a miscarriage. When you have experienced a pregnancy that resulted in a sad loss then this will have an affect on the way you feel with subsequent pregnancies.
Try to remember that most women who experience a miscarriage go on to have a normal, healthy pregnancy next time. Some women find that going for an early pregnancy scan from 7 weeks of pregnancy helps to reassure them. Sometimes your doctor can refer you for this but sometimes you have to pay to have an early pregnancy scan privately; so it is unfortunately not an option which everyone can afford.
You may find that exercising (at a level similar to your pre-pregnancy exercise level is safe in pregnancy) helps you to relax. Eating a healthy, balanced diet can also help to ease anxious thoughts. Some women find that yoga or simple breathing exercises help them to move away from worrying thoughts in pregnancy.
It is highly unlikely that any negative thoughts would affect your pregnancy. However, it is best, for your own health, to minimise stress in pregnancy. You may find a support group helps you to do this - where you can talk through what you are feeling or you could talk regularly with a friend who understands what you have been through. It is important to keep talking; this is better than trying to suppress how you are feeling. Please post anytime on this forum and we will do our very best to support you here too.
Personally speaking, I experienced a miscarriage before my two sons were born. I found this particularly difficult in the pregnancy which immediately followed the miscarriage but I found that surrounding myself with positive people and going for lots of walks outside helped me to move my focus away from my worries. I was also able to have an early scan with this pregnancy and I found it put my mind at rest to see my baby's heartbeat.
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Got a few hours to kill Tuesday morning. Any gyms around the Victoria Coach station area with morning training session?
Got a few hours to kill Tuesday morning. Any gyms around the Victoria Coach station area with morning training session?
Call up Cobra Gym (Tim Izli) in the Queen Mother Sports Centre. http://www.cobra-gym.co.uk/ There's a quick route there from the coach station (the long way is Buckingham Palace Road -> Vauxhaul Bridge Road or cut through Victoria Train Station. The quick route is Elizabeth Bridge Road -> Eccleston Square -> Gillingham Street.
Unfortunately it looks like thai starts at 1pm on Tuesday but give him a call, they may have a fighter training session on. Michael Johnson was teaching down there for a while, I don't know if he still is. Alternatively if you are an LA Fitness or Fitness First member, there's a couple in Cardinal Place (by the train station).
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I like that its got it own flow and style to it. looking forward to a finished copy.
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I'm trying to decide a fit for him before I finalize it, I wanted to make him wear a hypebeast shirt heh.
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Justin Timberlake is spending a second week at the top of the Billboard 200. The star's third solo album "The 20/20 Experience" sold another 318-thousand copies in its second week to land the number one spot again.
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Eye muscle repair - dischargeRepair of cross-eye - discharge; Resection and recession - discharge; Lazy eye repair - discharge; Strabismus repair - discharge; Extraocular muscle surgery - discharge
You or your child had eye muscle repair surgery to correct eye muscle problems that cause crossed eyes. The medical term for crossed eyes is strabismus.
Children usually receive general anesthesia for this surgery. They were asleep and did not feel pain. Most adults are usually awake and sleepy, but pain-free. They had numbing medicine injected around their eye to block pain.
A small incision (cut) was made in the tissue between the eye and eyelid. This tissue is called the conjunctiva. One or more of the muscles of the eye was strengthened or weakened to position the eye properly and help it move correctly. After a few hours of recovery, you or your child went home.
After surgery:
- The eye will be red and slightly swollen for a couple of days. It should open fully within 2 days after surgery.
- The eye may be "scratchy" and sore when it moves. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or a cool, damp washcloth placed gently over the eye can provide comfort.
- You or your child may have some blood-tinged discharge from the eye. The doctor will prescribe eye ointment or eye drops to use after the surgery to help the eye heal and to prevent infection.
- Your eyes or your child's eye may be sensitive to light. Try dimming the lights, closing curtains or shades, or wearing sunglasses.
It is helpful if your child can avoid rubbing their eyes.
Double vision is common after surgery for adults and for children age 6 and older It is less common in younger children. Double vision usually goes away sometime after the surgery.
You or your child can resume normal activities and exercise within a few days after surgery. You can go back to work, and your child may go back to school or daycare a day or 2 after surgery. If your child had the surgery, slowly start up their regular diet. Many children feel a little sick to their stomach after surgery.
Most people do not have to wear a patch over their eye after this surgery, but some do.
You or your child should have a follow-up appointment with the eye surgeon 1 to 2 weeks after the surgery.
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ReferencesKeech RV. Adjustable suture strabismus surgery. In: Tasman W, Jaeger EA, eds. Duane's Ophthalmology. Philadelphia, Pa: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2012:vol 6;chap 88.
Review Date: 9/17/2012
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine; and Franklin W. Lusby, MD, Ophthalmologist, Lusby Vision Institute, La Jolla, California.


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Nearest Resistance: $19.50
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That's because while the jump did definitively break SYMC out of the downtrend in shares that started in September, it pushed the stock right in between resistance at $19.50 and support at $17. I wouldn't recommend becoming a buyer unless this firm can build enough strength to break out above that $19.50 level.
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Education and training opportunities for military spouses to expand employment and portable career opportunities
(a)Programs and Tuition Assistance.—
(1) The Secretary of Defense may establish programs to assist the spouse of a member of the armed forces described in subsection (b) in achieving—
the education and training required for a degree or credential at an accredited college, university, or technical school in the United States that expands employment and portable career opportunities for the spouse; or
(b)Eligible Spouses.—
Assistance under this section is limited to a spouse of a member of the armed forces who is serving on active duty.
(c)Exceptions.—Subsection (b) does not include—
a person who is married to, but legally separated from, a member of the armed forces under court order or statute of any State or territorial possession of the United States; and
(d)Portable Career Opportunities Defined.—
In this section, the term "portable career" includes an occupation identified by the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, as requiring education and training that results in a credential that is recognized nationwide by industry or specific businesses.
The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations to govern the availability and use of assistance under this section. The Secretary shall ensure that programs established under this section do not result in inequitable treatment for spouses of members of the armed forces who are also members, since they are excluded from participation in the programs under subsection (c)(2).
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Guest blogger, Stephanie, has been catching up with one of our favorite Sharpie stars, designer Matthew Langille! Matthew has been featured here before and we thought it was about time to catch up with this amazing designer and take the opportunity to congratulate him on his new addition, baby boy, William!
Stephanie, take it away!
Welcome back, Matthew! It has been a while since we last spoke with you. We figured now would be a great time to play catch up. It has been quite a year for you, especially with your new addition to your family, baby William, entering your life. Congratulations!
How is your family life?
My family life is awesome. I am the proud parent of my 9 week old son William who is just a pleasure! He is a well behaved baby who eats and sleeps well. My lovely wife Karen is the best. She is incredible, a designer in her own right and a natural mother. She makes it look so easy and I'm thankful for that because without her, I'd be lost.
That is great to hear. In fact, I would like to make this interview a little more about you and your life style. So sit back, relax and get ready to answer some personal questions.
I do interviews real loose, I'm ready for you.
Since Sharpie's last interview, have you altered your style in anyway?
Not really. I work organically, creating characters and prints on a regular basis. It's kind of like I have no choice and that somehow I just keep designing. I am still working with Sharpies and ripping through computer paper stacks working to find the images that grab me.
What are some recent projects that you have worked on that you feel proud about?
There are so many. I have recently designed prints for a cloth diaper company which is really fabulous called Charlie Banana. You can buy and see them here. I am also working with an awesome Swedish company now called FabGoose. Stay tuned to my blogs to see what we're doing.
Are there any particular companies or artists you would like to work with?
Of course. I'd love to work with Betsey Johnson, Prada (of course), Agatha Ruiz De La Prada (an awesome kids collection), and Jeremy Scott is also totally fun.
Your art seems to be all over the place, from clothes, to toys all the way to giftwrapping paper. Do you have a favorite item you prefer overall?
To this day, nothing can trump the work I did with Swatch. They were a blast to work with and the artistic freedom they gave me along with the way they embrace artists is truly inspiring to see in the corporate world.
How has your career affected your lifestyle?
My career has mostly changed my lifestyle in that I work very unconventional hours. I work until 4am most nights. This is because I work with lots of companies in the Asia-Pacific. I prefer this to a nine-five schedule. I get to make my own hours in most cases with that changing only a bit now with an infant in my life.
Do you have any major frustrations in your life?
A major frustration for me in my work life is really when a client hires me to create work for them and then they really over art direct. They affect the final outcome to the extent that they should have hired themselves. My most successful projects have been those where clients hire me and trust me and use my prints as I created them and how they were originally meant to be used.
What else would you be if you were not a designer?
I've always wanted to be a deep sea treasure hunter…haha. Or an archeologist etc. I'm reading Darwin's Natural Selection and all of this stuff just excites me, just like space exploration.
Can you tell me who has been a big influence in your life?
My wife. She has taught me to like things I never liked before knowing her. She has made me realize that there is so much to live for in life. I can't imagine having to live in this world without being able to share it all with someone. I always figured what was the point to living; if no one was there to experience it with you.
What about an important lesion you have learned within your career?
Never commit to anyone until they sign a contract!! There is a great lecture for all creative to watch, check it out here.
How would you like to be remembered?
I'd like to be remembered as a fun and witty guy, an entertainer, someone passionate about being creative. I just like to make people happy and smile.
What was the last movie, television show or book that made you cry or tear up?
Haha..I'm a sensitive dude. Oprah used to make me cry all the time. And yes, I did watch Oprah and I watch The View. Love me some Joy Behar. I work from home and draw so watching stuff while I do it is great. I cry/tear up a lot…sorry….hard to remember the exact last time. This question is making me cry. KIDDING! Haha…
What was the last experience that made you stronger?
My son's birth.
Speaking of your son, has he had any influence on your current designs?
Not yet. He is too young. I look forward to him being able to talk or at least kind of talk so I can use his non-sense for ideas.
Matt it has been a pleasure taking the time out to speak with you once again and get to learn a little more about who you are. Thank you for your time and we look forward to seeing all your up and coming projects come to life.
To keep updated with his work and projects check out his blog, Matthew Langille, follow him on Twitter @matthewlangille, find him on Facebook and check out his website.


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May 23, 2012
CHICAGO - Incoming Cowgirl soccer freshman and native of Riverton, Wyo., Marcia Ashdown has been named the Wyoming Gatorade Girls Soccer Player of the Year, The Gatorade Company and ESPNHS announced Wednesday.
Current Cowgirls Sheree Small (2010-11) and MaKenzie Meade (2009-10) were previous winners of the award.
"I am very excited for Marcia to receive this award," Cowgirl head coach Pete Cuadrado said. "I am happy to have the last three Gatorade Players of the Year in Wyoming playing here at UW."
Ashdown the 5-foot-8 forward scored 29 goals and assisted on six others. She is a two-time First Team All-State selection and led Riverton HS to the Wyoming state tournament. She also owns school records for goals in a season with 35 and for a career with 84. She not only excelled on the soccer pitch but also in the classroom earning a 3.5 GPA.
The Gatorade POY award recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field, distinguishes Ashdown as Wyoming's best high school girls soccer player. Now a finalist for the prestigious Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year award which will be announced in May.
The Gatorade Player of the Year program annually recognizes one winner in the District of Columbia and each of the 50 states that sanction high school football, girls volleyball, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, baseball, softball, and boys and girls track & field, and awards one National Player of the Year in each sport. The selection process is administered by ESPNHS and the Gatorade high school sports leadership team, which work with top sport-specific experts and a media advisory board of accomplished, veteran prep sports journalists to determine the state winners in each sport.


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By Eric Stevick Herald Writer
EVERETT — It feels like a high-stakes game of Chutes and Ladders for thousands of people trying to improve their lives by earning a GED.
Their academic climb could slide into nothingness at the end of the year.
The five-subject national exam is getting an overhaul Jan. 1.
That gives less than six months for those hoping to pass the old version.
If they don't pass each and every subject between now and then, they must start from scratch with a new set of exams that are expected to be harder.
There is urgency but not panic these days on the second floor of Everett Community College's Baker Hall, where two rooms of mainly 20-somethings are trying to make up for lost time and missed opportunity.
One morning last week, EvCC instructor Jennifer Jennings led her students through a multi-step math problem that involved credit cards, percentages and interest rates. For most of the students, math is their biggest obstacle between now and the new year deadline.
Jennings remembers the last time the GED was changed in 2001 and the long lines at the college's testing center.
"It was crazy," she said.
The General Education Development certificate was started in 1942 to allow returning World War II GIs to continue their education when they came home. It was designed to show that they had earned basic academic skills many consider the equivalent of a high school diploma. People not in the military were able to start taking the GED in 1947.
Roughly 20 million people have earned GEDs over the years.
With the change in exams approaching, test preparation programs, such as ones at Everett Community College, are bracing for heavy enrollment through the fall.
Lanora Toth, 21, attended five high schools, but didn't graduate. Life has been a struggle for the young mother who said she once held a cardboard sign at a street corner. It read, "Cold, homeless and hungry."
Her goal in pursuing her GED is simple: to provide a better home and set an example for her young child.
Classmate Vanessa Miller nodded as Toth spoke.
"I want to give my 1-year-old the life I never had," she said.
Skyy Sepulveda dropped out of Mountlake Terrace High School in her junior year when she fell hopelessly behind on credits. She took a GED class a year ago and didn't finish. It stung a bit to see her classmates earn their certificates and that has motivated her this time around.
She said she is studying more than ever.
"It's really nerve-wracking to get everything done," she said.
Since 2009, more than 3,900 people have gone through EvCC's GED programs and taken all or portions of the exam. More than 2,900 have passed.
Over the last four years alone, that leaves 1,016 others who must reach the finish line between now and Jan. 1 or start anew. Nationwide, there are about 1 million people whose scores could expire Jan. 1 under the new testing program.
"We want people to know that these changes are really happening and they are happening soon and to get all their ducks in a row," said Katie Jensen, EvCC's dean of basic and developmental education.
College officials are reaching out through fliers, letters, word of mouth and mention on the reader board at the college's Broadway entrance.
These days, GED testing is done by appointment and Jensen warns that prospective exam takers should not procrastinate getting ready.
"I think our testing times are going to fill up," she said.
Instead of five sections, the new GED test will be reconfigured into four: reasoning through language arts, mathematical reasoning, science and social studies. The existing stand-alone essay section will be folded into writing assessments within the language arts and social studies sections, It also will all be done on the computer.
Jessica Cleveland, 25, is a mother of three who quit school after the eighth grade. She hopes she never has to see the new GED exams.
"It scares me," she said. "I want to be done by then."
Cleveland has worked in coffee stands and at a pizza restaurant, but believes she needs a GED to get a foot in the door for better-paying opportunities.
"I want an education so my kids have a good role model to look up to, so they don't drop out of high school and can see where I went wrong," she said.
Devona Fields, 31, is married and has three children.
As they get older, she hopes to find a job to help with family expenses and figures a GED could be a big help.
Fields has passed two of the five GED exams.
Her husband, Wilson Fields, recently earned his GED and is taking pre-college math to prepare for college courses.
Wilson Fields tries to encourage Devona with each subject she passes.
Devona resists patting herself on the back.
She still must get through the math test, which gives her anxiety.
"I will cheer and celebrate when I have all the scores back," she said.
Eric Stevick: 425-339-3446; heraldnet.com.
About the GED
To learn more about GED preparation help at Everett Community College, call 425-388-9291 or email www.everettcc.edu/ged.
For opportunities at Edmonds Community College, call 425-670-1593 or email email@example.com.


text: Some answers about that national park By John McCoy December 10, 2011 Story Share Last week, when news broke that much of West Virginia's northern Allegheny Highlands might be considered for national park and preserve status, sportsmen raised a ton of questions:How big would the park be? Would hunting be outlawed? Would trout stockings be curtailed? Who would manage the fish and wildlife? And what would become of trapping, ramp digging and ginseng hunting?We have answers now for at least some of those questions. Earlier this week, I spoke with Judy Rodd, a spokeswoman for Friends of High Allegheny National Park and Preserve, who clarified some of the murkier points.The preserve, as currently envisioned, would be pretty darned big - roughly 750,000 acres.Rodd said it would start at Cathedral State Park in Preston County and extend southward to Cass in Pocahontas County. Its western boundary would start at Shavers Mountain near Elkins and would extend eastward to include current units of the George Washington National Forest in Hardy and Hampshire counties."All the lands that would be included in the preserve would be lands that are current state parks or are part of the Monongahela and George Washington national forests," Rodd explained. "No private lands would need to be purchased."She added that only a portion of the land would be considered a full-fledged national park."The main units of the national park portion would include Cathedral, Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley state parks, and some portion of the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area," she said. "The Park Service folks have said units of the park could be spread apart like that. The rest of the land in the Allegheny Highlands - the vast majority of the land under consideration - would be in preserve status, where hunting and fishing would be encouraged."Rodd said she wasn't sure if the Park Service would allow trapping on the preserve. However, a subsequent Internet search of several preserves' websites showed that trapping is allowed on most of them.The question of ginseng hunting caught Rodd by surprise; she said she "would have to talk the Park Service about that." As to ramp digging, she harbored a rather strong opinion: "I dig them too, so naturally I would want [that] to be allowed."One of the more ticklish questions surrounding the preserve concept would be whether the state Division of Natural Resources or the National Park Service would have primary control of fishing-related issues.In the New River Gorge National River, for example, DNR officials manage fisheries as they see fit. One sticking point has arisen, though. Park Service officials several years ago asked that non-native fish - rainbow and brown trout, specifically - not be stocked within the park's boundaries. Stockings continue to this day.In the state's mountain highlands, trout fishing is a big issue. Most of the state's most popular stocked-trout streams and rivers are in the preserve area, and most of the fish stocked are rainbows and browns. Rodd said she didn't know whether DNR or Park Service policies would prevail."That's too technical an issue for me," she said. Rodd said provisions to address any or all of sportsmen's concerns could be written into legislation that would establish the park."That's a long way off, though," she said. "The [upcoming] study is called a reconnaissance study. If it finds that the area is unique enough to be included in the national park system, a resource study would follow. And then there would be a period of time to write the legislation and get it passed. Park and preserve status is still years away." Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Boy Scouts unearth buried treasure in West Virginia park 2 Driver unharmed after train crashes into car near Kanawha Boulevard 3 Kanawha Electric & Machine Co. closing after 80 years 4 CAMC Health System to cut 300 jobs 5 Mitch Vingle: Charleston's Long has 'mind blown' with WVU appointment Senior hunters, anglers required to purchase one-time license Previous Story Hummingbirds at Guango Lodge put on a show Next Story


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This may have been asked before, but I could not find a list. I would recommend someone to make a sticked post if it is possible to answer.
But I am fairly new to BT and I was wondering if there is an order to learn things. I have had my struggles but was wondering if there was some sort of direction I should be considering. I have successfully used ng-crack and have messed with quite a few other programs. So is there a set order that is best to learn things or does it depend on the path I wish to take with this knowledge? and if the latter what kind of paths should I consider?


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Code Cranberry Today at Tennis
Color Codes are used worldwide to alert people to various emergency situations. The use of color codes is intended to convey essential information quickly and with a minimum of misunderstanding, while preventing stress or panic.
Code Red usually means a fire. Code Blue is when immediate attention is required. Code Brown gives warning of severe weather, and now Code Cranberry means Support.
Code Cranberry is an initiative designed to express a unified show of support among varsity athletes at Rider University.
There is a slogan among Rider athletes, that there are 355 athletes, 20 sports but 1 team. Rider SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisory Council), SAM (Student-Athlete Mentors) and members of the Captains' Leadership Seminar took that slogan and expanded it to create Code Cranberry.
On designated Code Cranberry dates, all varsity student-athletes are asked to come out to the contest, wearing their Code Cranberry tee shirt, and cheer on their fellow student-athletes in an effort to show that while they compete in different sports, they are all part of one team, and that team is Rider Athletics.
"The idea behind this is that while we spend a lot of money and effort to generate support for our teams externally," said Karin Torchia, Rider's Senior Woman Administrator, "we need to remember how important it also is that we support one another from within our department as well."
The first Code Cranberry of the spring is April 9 when the tennis teams host the Greyhounds of Loyola at 2pm.
Code Cranberry. When 355 student-athletes from 20 sports come together to support one team. Rider Athletics.


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800 University WaySpartanburg, SC 293031-864-503-5000
Greek Alphabet:
Active: An initiated member of a sorority or fraternity who has completed their new member education.
Alumna (f)/Alumnus (m): An initiated member of a fraternity or sorority who is no longer in college.
Bid: A formal invitation to join a Panhellenic sorority or IFC fraternity.
Bid Matching: A system of matching a potential new member's preferences with Panhellenic sororities' preferences.
Chapter: A local group of an inter/national sorority or fraternity.
Information/Interest Meeting: Meetings hosted by NPHC organizations in which they discuss their national and chapter's history, philanthropy, and requirements to become a member.
Initiation: The formal ceremony during which a new member takes his/her formal vows for full membership into a fraternity or sorority.
Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC):A representative governing body of national fraternities (non-NPHC). There are currently 2 active IFC fraternities at USC Upstate.
Recruitment (formerly known as "Rush"): A series of social events and gatherings hosted by each IFC Fraternity that allows potential and current members to interact before bids are offered. At USC Upstate, Rush occurs at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters.
Inter/National Headquarters:The governing body of each sorority or fraternity on a national level; the central headquarters of a Greek organization.
Legacy: A prospective member whose immediate family member is an alumna/alumnus or active member of a particular sorority or fraternity. Organizations are not obligated to select legacies.
Membership Intake: The process of selecting, educating and initiating new members into an NPHC chapter.
Mixer: A social activity with multiple Greek organizations.
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC): A representative governing body of sororities and fraternities affiliated with the National Pan-Hellenic Council. There are currently 7 active NPHC organizations at USC Upstate (3 sororities and 4 fraternities).
New member: A student who has accepted a bid from a sorority or fraternity but has not yet been initiated.
Panhellenic Council: A representative governing body of sororities affiliated with the National Panhellenic Conference (non-NPHC). There are currently 3 active Panhellenic sororities at USC Upstate.
Panhellenic Recruitment: A series of events hosted by each Panhellenic sorority that allows potential and current members to interact before bids are offered. At USC Upstate, Panhellenic Recruitment occurs at the beginning of the Fall semester.
Philanthropy: A service project undertaken by Greek chapters on a campus, community or national level.
Potential New Member (PNM): Any female college student interested in participating in formal or informal Panhellenic Recruitment.
Quota: The maximum number of potential members to which a Panhellenic sorority can distribute bids.
Recruitment Counselor:Disaffiliated members of USC Upstate Panhellenic Sororities who provide assistance to women participating Panhellenic Recruitment.
The University of South Carolina Upstate is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of USC Upstate. Comments or Complaints?


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i enjoy the equipment threads so thought i give another one a go what your favourite and most liked shin gaurd and why?
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i enjoy the equipment threads so thought i give another one a go what your favourite and most liked shin gaurd and why?
I tried fairtex shin guards but bought the wrong size so they were too big, nonetheless, I didn't like the way the foot plate stuck out flat. I recently purchased a pair of Sandee and the foot is curved so that it fits better. I've only ever tried these two since they are a fairly expensive piece of kit but I can thoroughly recommend the sandee ones for thai or kickboxing (never tried mma sparring with them on)
Hayabusa shin guards - they dont spin round my legs like my old fairtex ones
Another vote for sandee. I like their gloves too. In blue they look sexified. sexified.
I have fairtex ones, the padding is great on the shins but as earlier stated, the foot is a bit too flat and I also found that it "dug in" where it joins the bottom of the shin part. Just have to wear anklets to counter act that.
I think that the thai pads move about far to much but i think the hayabusa ones are far to expensive
I use rogue. They are exactly the same as the Hayabusa ones but £15 cheaper.
Yeah they dont look bad bit like the caged steel ones.
For Thai shin pads over the years i used Fairtex, Twins, Blitz and now the latest one Top King and i think the last one is the best its snug great protection and they don't slide about, Twins shins a close second.
For MMA i only had Rogue shins and thought they were great they lasted 4 years of use, only recently fall apart.
thai ones are just so expensive.


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Positioning your baby for breastfeedingBreastfeeding positions; Bondingwith your baby
Be patient with yourself as you learn to breastfeed. Know that breastfeeding takes practice. Give yourself 2 - 3 weeks to get the hang of it.
Learn how to position your baby to breastfeed. Know how to hold your baby in different positions so your nipples don't get sore and to empty your breasts of milk.
Breastfeeding Positions
You will be more comfortable nursing if you know how to position your baby at your breast. Find a position that works well for you and your baby. Learn about breastfeeding.
- Attend a breastfeeding class.
- Watch someone else breastfeed.
- Practice with an experienced nursing mother.
- Talk with a lactation consultant. A lactation consultant is an expert in breastfeeding. This person can teach you and your baby how to breastfeed. The consultant can help with positions and when your baby has trouble sucking.
Types of Breastfeeding Positions
This hold works best for full-term babies. Some new mothers have trouble guiding the baby's mouth to their breast in this hold. If you have had a C-section, your baby may put too much pressure on your stomach in this hold.
Here's is a how to do cradle hold:
- Sit in a comfortable chair with arm rests or a bed with pillows.
- Hold your baby in your lap on her side so that her face, stomach, and knees are facing you.
- Tuck her lower arm under your arm.
- If you are nursing on the right breast, hold your baby's head in the crook of your right arm. Use your arm and hand to support her neck, back, and bottom.
- Keep her knees snug against your body.
- If your nipple hurts, see if your baby has slipped down and the knees are facing the ceiling instead of being tucked in next to your side. Adjust your baby's position if you need to.
Use the football hold if you had a C-section. This hold is good for babies that have trouble latching on because you have a lot of control over guiding their head. Women with large breasts or flat nipples also like the football hold.
- Hold your baby like a football. Tuck the baby under the arm on the same side you will nurse from.
- Hold the baby at your side, under your arm.
- Cradle the back of your baby's head in your hand so her nose is pointing at your nipple. Her feet and legs will be pointing back.Use your other hand to support your breast. Gently guide your baby to your nipple.
Use this position if you had a C-section or a hard delivery, making sitting up hard. You can use this position when you are lying in bed.
- Lie on your side.
- Lie your baby close to you with her face at your breast. Pull the baby in snugly and place a pillow behind her back to keep her from rolling backwards.
Take Care of Your Nipples
- You nipples naturally make a lubricant to prevent drying, cracking, or infections.
- Avoid soaps and harsh washing or drying of your breasts and nipples. This can cause dryness and cracking.
- Rub a little breast milk on your nipple after feeding to protect it. Keep your nipples dry to prevent cracking and infection.
- If you have cracked nipples, apply 100% lanolin after feedings.
Eglash A, Montgomery A, Wood J. Breastfeeding Disease-a-Month. 2008;54.
Ribeiro NM, Ribeiro MA. Breastfeeding and early childhood caries: acritical review. J Pediatr(Rio J). 2004 Nov;80(5 Suppl):S199-210.
Review Date: 9/9/2012
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director and Director of Didactic Curriculum, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc.


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Cognizant, headquartered in New Jersey, grew out of a partnership between Dun & Bradstreet and an Indian firm.
Bradstreet divided the loot among his men, taking for himself not so much as a penny's worth.
If you are a subscriber to Bradstreet's or Dun's Agencies, get a report from them.
The detachment designed for this service was commanded by colonel Bradstreet.
Bradstreet found the northern Indians ready to come to terms.
Ann, relict of Governor Bradstreet, frees Hannah, a negro servant.
Indeed, it is a likely ruse enough, observed Bradstreet, thoughtfully.
Bradstreet and his men had worked like heroes, but the bridge would not be ready to carry troops before the early morning.
Our old Governor Bradstreet is in town, and Andros fears him.
I take the venerable patriarch to be Bradstreet, the last of the Puritans, who was governor at ninety or thereabouts.


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My approach in treating most clients is based in encouraging them to practice mindfulness skills that they are introduced to in the first session. They are instructed in the basic neural structures of the brain and are informed on how psychotherapy impacts the brain neurobiologically. Clients learn the science behind feelings of well being and inner peace and are taught skills that they practice every day between sessions so that they can influence the neural firing of their brains in life affirming ways. All clients are instructed in meditation or centering prayer, which is a crucial part of cultivating a well lived life.


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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized to sell a portion of the trust allotment numbered 535 inherited by John D. Decora, Winnebago Indian, described as the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 12, township 26 north, range 7 east, sixth principal meridian, Nebraska, containing forty acres, conveyance to be made by deed or the issuance of a patent in fee to the purchaser and to disburse the proceeds of such sale to John D. Decora for his benefit.
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WHERE TO GO: 4th of July Fun in Miami-Dade and Broward
Looking for some 4th of July fun for you, friends and family today?
Looking for some 4th of July fun for you, friends and family today?
4th of July Celebrations:
America's Birthday Bash at Bayfront Park Miami
Aventura's 16th Annual 4th of July Fireworks
Coconut Grove Fireworks at Peacock Park
Coral Springs' 4th of July Celebration at Mullins Park
Davie's Independence Day Fireworks & Family Fun Day at Pine Island Park
Deerfield Beach 4th of July Celebration
Delray Beach July 4th Celebration
Doral Independence Day Celebration
Ft. Lauderdale 4th of July Spectacular
Gulfstream Park's Free Family Fun Day
Hialeah Independence Day Celebration at Milander Park
Hollywood's July 4th Star Spangled Spectacular
Homestead's Race to the Fourth
Key Biscayne Parade Picnic & Fireworks
Lauderdale by the Sea's Parade, Picnic & Fireworks
Miami Beach Fire on the Fourth at Lummus Park
Miami Lakes Fourth of July Concert & Fireworks
Miami Springs Parade & Fireworks
Pembroke Pines 4th of July Celebration
Sunrise's Independence Day Parade, Fireworks & Concert
Sunset Cove's 7th Annual July 4th Celebration
Tamarac's All-American Celebration
Wellington's Annual 4th of July Family Celebration at Village Park
Weston's Hometown Parade (no fireworks)
West Palm Beach 4th On Flagler Celebration


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The Southern area Ultimate Combat Promotions middleweight title is up for grabs on October 27th in Trowbridge Wiltshire.
Due to a pullout we are currently seeking an opponent to fight Ali MaClean 3-2-0 for the vacant above title.
It's NSAC amature rules.
6oz mma gloves (provided)
3 x 4 min rounds.
no elbows
no heel hooks
no neck cranks.
(must have min 2 fights and min 2 wins)
either email me firstname.lastname@example.com or text 07712161706 if you want to fight for this title.
i look forward to hearing from you


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Cuomo, Visiting Israel, Joins Growing U.S. List
Andrew M. Cuomo's trip to Israel, his first travel abroad as governor of New York, comes as more and more American officials are visiting, eager to show support....
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Cuomo's Office Hobbled Ethics Inquiries by Moreland Commission
An investigation has found that Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's aides deeply compromised the New York State panel's work, objecting to any inquiries about groups tied to Mr. Cuomo....
July 23, 2014, Wednesday
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Nassau County Prosecutor's Decision to Seek House Seat Is Rooted in Family
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Kathleen M. Rice, who has won national attention with crackdowns on drunken driving, said on Wednesday that she would seek the seat being vacated by Carolyn McCarthy....
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A Seemingly Routine Arrest, Fraught With County Politics
Nassau County officials are calling for a deeper investigation of an arrest of a man who had collected signatures for a third-party candidate for county executive. The police commissioner resigned and the chief of detectives retired on Thursday....
December 14, 2013, Saturday
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Nassau Police Leader Resigns After Inquiry Into an Arrest
Thomas V. Dale, Nassau County's police commissioner, stepped down Thursday after the county district attorney discovered behavior she characterized as "politically motivated policing."...
December 13, 2013, Friday
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Four Charged With ID Theft in L.I.R.R. Ticketing Swindle
A couple and two other men were arrested after the discovery of hidden cameras positioned to film customers entering bank information at Long Island Rail Road ticket vending machines....
November 2, 2013, Saturday
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A Court Just for Juveniles in N.Y.
New York should create a special court for children under 18 charged with nonviolent crimes....
September 17, 2013, Tuesday
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1980s Child Sex Case Is a Cause He Cannot Drop
Years after guilty pleas in the "Capturing the Friedmans" case, Andrew Jarecki is committed to Jesse Friedman's exoneration....
July 6, 2013, Saturday
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Teenager's 1988 Sexual-Abuse Conviction Was Justified, Report Says
A review concluded that Jesse Friedman, who was featured in the film "Capturing the Friedmans," should not have his status as a sexual predator overturned....
June 25, 2013, Tuesday
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New York State Attorney General Race on Television
Television commercials from candidates for the office of attorney general of New York State.
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A television commercial from Kathleen M. Rice in her bid for the office of New York State Attorney General.
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