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August 13, 2015 by norman lebrecht
Mary Jo Heath (l.) will succeed the late and much-loved Margaret Juntwait, it was learned today.
Ms Heath presented most of last season's operas while Ms Juntwait was fighting cancer. She died in June, aged 58.
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Mary Jo did a wonderful job this past season, in what was a difficult and sad situation. I miss Margaret J. terribly and still feel her loss, but I'm happy for Mary Jo and look forward to many more Met Opera seasons with her on the helm of radio broadcasts.
I believe that is the wrong photo – see http://mediad.publicbroadcasting.net/p/ksor/files/styles/medium/public/201508/Heath.jpg
Well, Ms Heath seemed to do pretty well last season. Wouldn't be fair not to tap her for the job.
Margaret Juntwait was very good host – very knowledgeable but down to earth, never pretentious, didn't talk down the audience.
….I still miss Peter Allen.


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New SAT sample questions released
New SAT sample questions released
SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY, Pa. -- The administrators of the SAT are making sure students are prepared for a revamp of the test in two years.
Today the college board released sample questions for the new test. One sample question asks test takers to calculate what it would cost an American traveling in India to convert dollars to rupees. Another question requires the test taker to use the findings of a political survey to answer questions.
The board has said the new test will include more real-world applications and require more analysis.
The scoring is also going back to a 1600 point scale with an optional essay. It will be rolled out in 2016.
View new sample questions at www.collegeboard.org.

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The end of an era (literally)! Michele Clapton is leaving Game of Thrones!
Clapton is the costume designer for the series who has been instrumental in creating the look of the show through costuming. After five seasons with the show, she's decided that it is time to move on. She cited that she has essentially created a solid enough look for them to go off on their own from here on without her. That makes a lot of sense, especially when you consider that there is no way to mess up any character's look. You take the exact same pattern they've been using for seasons now, and just make it with some new fabric in a similar palette and TA-DA!
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A few visual snippets of the fete. A homecoming for Nick, who met his wife in Manchester as fella straight out of University. Awesome fun.
A few visual snippets from the Manchester Vulpine Cycling Fete. A homecoming for Nick, who met his wife in Manchester as a wee fella straight out of University. Awesome fun.
As James setup the lights we could see pretty quickly they'd be spectacular. Thanks Cable & Cotton.
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Ricky Feather's bare frame, made from Columbus Spirit.
Rebecca J Kaye and her fantastic wares.
Ste, THE Discerning Cyclist.
Another Ricky Feather masterpiece.
An Eddy figurine by Rich Mitchelson (absent due to new baby) nestles amongst CycleLove wares.
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The best time to visit Kenya is during the dry season, from July to October. For safaris, the annual migrations happen during that time so wildlife spotting is at its best. If you travel to Kenya during the summertime (December to March) visit the coast or local villages, since the temperatures will be more forgiving. Check with government websites and be aware when it is safe to travel to Kenya. Some areas close to other countries have a history of violent conflict; it's best to be informed before booking your trip.
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Latitude: 52.2533 / 52°15'12"N
Longitude: -1.9073 / 1°54'26"W
OS Eastings: 406424
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OS Grid: SP064616
Mapcode National: GBR 3JF.QMB
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Entry Name: Sambourne Hall
Listing Date: 23 October 1985
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1024515
English Heritage Legacy ID: 305515
Location: Sambourne, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, B96
County: Warwickshire
District: Stratford-on-Avon
Civil Parish: Sambourne
Traditional County: Warwickshire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Warwickshire
Church of England Parish: Coughton with Sambourne
Church of England Diocese: Coventry
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Exposed framing and chamfered ceiling beams. Open fireplaces in 2 rooms. A
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Programs being made available through the Borough's Office of Economic Development include:
- Direct loans/Loan participations up to 25% of the total financing (not to exceed $1 million for fixed assets and $750,000 for working capital).
- Loan guarantees up to 50% of a bank loan (not to exceed $2 million for fixed assets and $1.5 million for working capital).
- Line of credit guarantees up to 50% of the line of credit amount (not to exceed $250,000).
"Programs such as these represent the forward-thinking that has restored our commercial backbone," Reiman said, "contributing to many of our small business and new business startup programs, raising the bar on local quality of life standards. The funding allocated will very tangibly improve our commercial corridors while fostering continued economic growth in Carteret."
"The Carteret Office of Economic Development manages our local Small Business Programs, which work hand in hand with NJEDA and UCEDC to provide options for innovative business financing and incentives for existing and new businesses," Carteret Office of Economic Development Director Kathaleen Shaw added. "The Business Forum held in Carteret today brings financial resource options and State incentive information to our business innovators – this ultimately creates jobs and provides the community with a dynamic business base, one of the primary goals for the Carteret Business Partnership."
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Average Estimated Undergraduate Budgets, 2017-18
Tuition and fees constitute 39% of the total budget for in-state students living on campus at public four-year institutions and 20% of the budget for public two-year college students who pay for off-campus housing.
Figure 1: Average Estimated Full-Time Undergraduate Budgets (Enrollment-Weighted) by Sector, 2017-18
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NOTES: Expense categories are based on institutional budgets for students as reported in the College Board's Annual Survey of Colleges. Figures for tuition and fees and room and board mirror those reported in Table 1. Other expense categories are the average amounts allotted in determining the total cost of attendance and do not necessarily reflect actual student expenditures.
SOURCES: College Board, Annual Survey of Colleges; NCES, IPEDS Fall 2015 Enrollment data.
- Student budgets are constructed by institutional financial aid offices. These budgets form the basis for determining the total cost of attendance, which can affect the amount of financial aid for which students are eligible.
- Room and board and other components of student budgets vary less across sectors than tuition and fees. As a result, while the average in-state published tuition and fee price at public two-year institutions is 36% of the price at public four-year colleges, the total student budget is 70% as high.
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Brooklyn native Kaz Mitchell has roots that run deep in this city and this movement. She has helped lead multiple LGBTQ women's health initiatives and is now helping elect the borough's first openly gay District Attorney. Kaz talked with ELIXHER about her advocacy and how she's rallying our community around the out DA candidate, Marc Fliedner.
ELIXHER: Tell us a bit about your background.
KAZ: I was born in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn and I'm still a proud Brooklyn resident. I started my community activism during the beginning of the HIV epidemic, working as an outreach coordinator for Brooklyn Pride and Black Pride NYC, and as Economic Development Co- Chair on the LGBT Advisory Committee for former Manhattan Borough President C. Virginia Fields. I worked at the LGBT Center's Lesbian Cancer Initiative to help provide support and free mammograms to lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (LBT) women with catastrophic illnesses. I saw cases of late-stage diagnosed cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes and more for the same reasons: women had no insurance for pre-screening and annual check-ups like breast exams and pap smears. There is a real lack of cultural competency at New York City hospitals when it comes to support for Black and LGBTQ folks.
Currently, I am the director of Circle of Voices, Inc. (COVI), a non-profit organization that addresses issues through art. We offer cultural night events for women to come together, while partnering with GMAD (Gay Men of African Descent) and GMHC (Gay Men's Health Crisis). Our initiative AU-NU-BU (About Us, Needs for Us, Because It's Us) helps women find free or low-cost medical care and mental health services that are understanding of Black and brown lesbian, bi, and queer women. I also serve as chair of Callen-Lorde Community Health Center's Community Advisory Board, working with a great group of patients, former patients and staff who support us to address ways patients can best be served at LGBTQ friendly medical spaces.
ELIXHER: What unique perspective are you bringing to your role as constituency organizer for Marc Fliedner's campaign for Brooklyn District Attorney?
KAZ: I have carved a niche as the LGBTQ political liaison, especially for the LGBTQ communities of color. We want the campaign to reflect Brooklyn's diversity and it's only right that the first out gay DA candidate would have LGBTQ staff.
As a long-time resident of Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, I'm able to connect Marc with communities that would traditionally not be the most open at first glance to what they perceive to be another white politician.
Marc and I have worked together for years — prior to his becoming a candidate earlier this year — on issues that affect the LGBTQ community. While he served in the DA's office [as an Assistant District Attorney in the Kings County District Attorney's Office], he was always attentive to our concerns, especially when it came to addressing concerns about safety and hate crimes.
ELIXHER: Why did you decide to support his campaign in this way?
KAZ: As a well respected and valued community influencer and knowing Marc's dedication to equal justice, it was no question. When Marc speaks to a crowd I watch how engaged people become because they hear him and they want equal justice too. Black and brown people have been victims far too long and Marc prosecutes all people and police, too.
Many people don't know what the DA does until something happens. I want people to know about the DA before something happens — whether they're arrested or a victim of police violence. I want people to know who is responsible for the policing decisions in their borough.
As a long-time resident of Bed-Stuy, I'm able to connect Marc with communities that understand the realities of racial profiling and racially disproportionate policing practices. I'm supporting Marc because of his role as prosecutor in the Akai Gurley case. For those that don't know, Akai Gurley was a young man of color shot in the Pink Houses [public housing projects in Brooklyn's East New York] by a cop in 2014. It's a familiar story, but I am proud to work with Marc because he is the only prosecutor in the country to actually get the conviction when a cop killed someone in our community. We see officers get off without even being tried, but it was important for Brooklyn to send a message of accountability.
ELIXHER: Why should other LGBTQ women of color, the LGBTQ community at large and communities of color at large get behind Marc for DA?
KAZ: It is vital that we stand with someone who can relate to discrimination due to sexual orientation. With the latest increase of hate crimes, especially in the transgender community of Brooklyn, we need a prosecutor that will fight for justice to the full extent of the law. [During his tenure, he tried and convicted Mashawn Sonds for the brutal hate-crime beating of a transgender woman in Bushwick.]
ELIXHER: How can we support and get involved?
KAZ: There is so much work to do in a borough-wide race like ours. Many hands make light work, and we need help getting Marc's message out to Brooklyn. Whether it's carrying petitions, going door-to-door, or hosting a house party for Marc, we need your support.
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Implementing the 4 M's
The secret of
home organization lies in the implementation of a simple four step process. I
call it the 4 M's.
We all live with the constant threat of clutter. It bombards us on all sides. Some clutter we invite into our homes and lives, some forces itself upon us. Whatever the source of our clutter, we can learn to control it with these simple principles.
The most basic concept of home organization is the need to minimize the stuff that occupies our space. Purging must be a regular part of our routine. The less stuff we have, the easier it is to create and preserve an orderly environment, and the easier it will be to implement the principles that follow.
I talk to tons of people who recognize they have too much stuff. What they don't understand is how to reduce it. In some cases, they're not ready to do so – they have an emotional attachment. In many cases, they simply don't know where to begin.
I know it can be
difficult to part with possessions. You think you might need it someday. You
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the reason for your hesitation, an unbiased opinion can be extremely useful.
That's where I come in. If you need help with the process of purging, contact
me today.
Here are a few suggestions for minimizing the excess in your home.
Get rid of the broken, battered, unwanted, unused, outdated, incomplete, unnecessary stuff that's cluttering your space. Take an honest look at your possessions and decide to part with the things you don't want, need, or use.
There are literally thousands of organizations seeking donations of gently used stuff (household goods, appliances, clothing, etc.). Donating to a worthy cause can ease the difficulty of parting with your belongings.
Recommended Reading
For an extensive (though by no means all-inclusive) list of donation options, see the Donate Your Stuff section of this website. There you will find detailed lists of donation options for specific categories of items as well as household goods in general.
Some people have a tendency to collect multiples – everything from vegetable peelers to office supplies to hand tools to small kitchen appliances. If you've got more than one of the same thing, take a moment to consider how many you really need. Chances are, one will do the trick. Most households get by just fine with one ice cream scoop, one blender, one hairdryer, etc. Donate the excess to charity.
Recycling is a responsible way of decluttering. Often multiples can be combined into one package (particularly in the kitchen), thus freeing up precious space. The excess packaging can then be recycled.
Do you have a tendency to hang onto original packaging 'just in case'? Take a moment to seriously consider the likelihood that you will need it and recycle as much as you possibly can to free up space. I once worked with a family that saved all their plastic berry containers (dozens of them), not because they had a specific use for them but because they might be useful as storage containers. If you don't have a specific purpose in mind and you haven't used it in 30 days after emptying it, recycle it.
Many household items can now be recycled to include televisions, computers, mobile phones, extension cords, athletic shoes, crayons, cosmetics, and carpeting. Check with your local recylcling center to see what sorts of items they accept. You can also do some online research to see what companies take back used items. This list from Mother Nature Network is a good place to start.
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The true quest of home organization is to become a master of your space. It's not enough to minimize possessions and maximize space. Systems need to be established in order to master clutter once and for all.
The purpose of a system is to evaluate what is causing the clutter in your home and develop strategies for dealing with it or preventing it. You can learn more about systems here.
Consider these simple ways of mastering clutter:
The final step in the home organization process is to maintain the order that's been established through minimizing stuff, maximizing space and creating systems to master clutter.
The best way to maintain home organization is to develop a habit of purging. Train yourself to routinely look for things you no longer use – clothes that are too small or damaged beyond repair, kitchen tools that don't work the way you hoped they wood, toys that are broken or missing pieces, etc.
I wish you ongoing success in implementing these 4 basic principles of home organization. May they bring lasting order to your home.
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Citrus Sale Thank You
Orders for citrus are now closed. We do periodically have additional cases for sale at the pickup location on the designated pickup days. We are grateful for the support the community continuously shows for this fundraising event. Your support makes it possible for us to offer college scholarships to students from Glenbard South and Glenbard West High Schools, as well as fund many impactful local charities.
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|The Reason Why I Drink Sprite Is Because It's A Very Yummy Drink And It Just Fizzles In Your Mouth. I Love That Feeling Of A Hot Day In The Summer And You Just Take A Sprite And Drink It And Just Feel Like You've Been Cooled Down.
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|I'm Actually Drinking Sprite Right Now Because They Didn't Have Any Coke, Even Though It's A Coke Product, But I Dunno, Like, I'm Just Drinking It Because I Needed Something Refreshing And For Some Reason I Chose A Soda. Whatever.
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|Sprite, I Drink Sprite Because Its Great, Like, The Sensation I Feel When It's Down My Throat Just Keeps Me Going.
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|Uh, Well, I Used To Drink Sprite A Lot Before That. That Was The Kind Of Soda That I Had, But For What Whatever Reason, Like, All The Bubbles In It I Think Just Upset My Stomach Now And It Just Isn't Pleasurable Experience.
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|I Drink Sprite Because It's Delicious And I Like The Way It Tastes And I Hear That It's More Healthier Than Like Coca Cola 'cause It's Like A Clear Liquid. Like It's If Opaque It's Not, I Mean It's Not Healthy, But, Worse For You. And It's Really Good And I Like It.
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|Why I Guess I Say I Drink Sprite Because I Think It Is The Healthiest Soda. But,I Um Normally Don't Drink Soda A Lot.
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Sacrificing for the environment this Lenten season
From living Styrofoam-free for a day to reducing bottled-water consumption, Jamaicans have been challenged this Lenten season to make a sacrifice for the environment, in the interest of, among other things, a secure climate future.
The call has come from the Jamaica Baptist Union, the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, which have collaborated to launch what is being called a 'Carbon Fast'.
"We are asking people to consider changing, in small ways, for the good of the environment, bearing in mind that our behaviour is a part of what is causing the problem with the environment," said Baptist and physicist Professor Michael Taylor, one of the organisers of the initiative.
"The carbon fast is a call to look at the environment and what we can do in its favour," he added.
Climate change, for example, which manifests in impacts such as sea-level rise and warmer temperatures, is fuelled by human activity, including fossil-fuel consumption.
adopting new actions
The fast, which will run through to April 29, is designed to have participants mull such actions while making light work of meeting the challenge through the adoption of new actions.
To make this happen, organisers have built a website - http://carbonfastjamaica.com - that is complete with resources, including a 40-day guide to successfully completing the fast.
Among other things, each week has been given a theme, notably
'Simple Living', 'Forest and Food', 'Energy and Transportation', 'Water', and 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle'. In line with each theme, is a slew of recommended actions for each day, including:
n Sorting plastic items for deposit;
n Supporting a beach clean-up during or after Lent;
n Beginning a 'Paperless Monday' effort;
n Taking shorter showers; and/or
n Doing repairs instead of throwing things out of the home.
"People agree that the environment is important, but they don't know what they can do. This then becomes a tangible thing that people can do for the environment," Taylor said.
The initiative, meanwhile, has won the endorsement of the Climate Change Division (CCD).
"It is important to connect environment and climate issues to moral and spiritual issues," said Gerald Lindo, senior technical officer for mitigation at the CCD.
"It is about the way we live our lives, and because there has been so much inaction at the high level of discussion on climate change, a part of the movement is to reawaken people's moral sense."
Small island developing states, including Jamaica, have been using the morality card to make inroads at the level of the international climate talks, given their small size, struggling economies and high vulnerability to climate impacts.
"People are dithering in the negotiations while people are dying, losing homes and so on. So we need to remember that it [climate change and the environment] has a moral element and so the fast is a good thing and as many people as possible should get involved," noted Lindo, himself undertaking the fast.
Now over a week in, it appears to be gaining traction. Up to February 23, the website analytics revealed 1,119 page views from 349 users from 10 countries, primarily Jamaica.
Taylor said his hope is that Jamaicans will come away from the experience with "a recognition of the importance of the environment [and] that our quality of life and actions - whether they be individual or national actions - have an impact and we should be aware of that impact".
"We are apart of the created order as human beings," he concluded.


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A short distance south of Everest rises a giant 7,129m whale-back of a mountain called Baruntse, accessed to the south by a vast snow plateau guarded on each side by 6,000m passes.
I had just failed on my third attempt to climb an 8,000m peak, Cho Oyu in Tibet, and returned to Nepal for the consolation of climbing a smaller peak with my friend Mark Dickson.
One of the beauties of climbing in the Himalayas is that there are great adventures to be had just getting to the foot of a mountain. Setting out with a small army of Nepalese staff, we trekked for a month across jungle, moorland, hill, valley and alpine desert, enduring tropical heat, porter strikes, leeches, rain storms and peculiar lunches.
We hoped to cross both high passes and climb Baruntse, but as we arrived on its slopes we discovered all was not well, so we camped beside an alpine lake, and waited patiently for the mountain gods to grant us our chance at the summit.
(Previously published as The Tomb of Chewang Nima)
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"Mark Horrell is the total package: a talented mountain climber, an evocative writer, and a skilled photographer. All of those qualities combine to make The Tomb of Chewang Nima … a tremendously engaging adventure story."
"His interplay with his climbing partner is hilarious."
"Filled with insights and anecdotes of daily life on the trail not commonly encountered in climbing books, The Tomb of Chewang Nima will enchant the novice and experienced alike."
"Excellent read and extremely good value for money, thoroughly recommended! I have read all the author's diaries so far and every one has whet my appetite for some high altitude trekking!"
"I'd recommend Mark Horrell's books for anyone planning a mountaineering expedition who wants to get a sense of what it's really like – especially the rhythm of travel, climbing and hanging around base camp."
"Yet another class piece of writing from Mark. I've enjoyed every book so far and I'm slowly working my way through the rest."
"It has all his trademarks of lively and engaging writing, honesty and humour, as well as dealing with the more serious aspects."
"Mark writes well and I enjoy his observations of those he is with and those he meets, both natives of the lands and those who climb."
"Mark once again takes you along on one of his many trips to Nepal, and with his down-to-earth style and acerbic wit, he makes it a fun journey … The photos he includes are always beautiful, and they leave you wanting more. "


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17 Stocking Stuffers for the Perfect Cycling Christmas
I know, it's still November... just! If you're like me you might still have your head buried in the sand, but make no mistake; CHRISTMAS IS COMING.
To keep your cycling-mad loved ones (and maybe yourself) happy, check out this list of not-very-expensive goodies for inspiration!
1. Slap Wraps
Slap wraps start out straight (uncurled), then when you slap a wrist, ankle, or other appendage* with them, they coil into a neat little circle. Grab a couple of these – a steal at £2.50 each – and slap them round your ankles or wrists when you ride for extra visibility. You can whip them off when you jump off the bike, or leave them on if you're going raving! They also make fabulous bike-themed Christmas tree decorations.
2. Anthony Oram T-shirts
We *LOVE* these tees in the shop - if you don't snap them up they will end up in our wardrobes instead of your stockings! They are only £25 and come in a number of superb quality designs.
3. Torq Bars & Sachets
Torq use all natural ingredients, so unlike some of the energy gels, bars and drinks out there, your insides will say 'thank you' rather than 'help us'! The pocket-sized selection we stock are must-have companions for winter training rides, and the larger tubs are great value, and handy to keep in the kitchen at home.
4. Bells
Ding-a-ling-ding! You can always shout at people to warn them you're coming, but it's much nicer (and more effective, in my experience) to have a nice bell to ring. The sound actually travels further than the human voice so if you or someone you know relies on the vocal chords, save them for carol singing and grab a shiny new bell to adorn those handlebars.
5. Lights
Lights are a legal requirement between dusk and dawn, and for a good very reason. They make you far more visible on the road to both vehicles and pedestrians, and this of course means you are looking after your personal safety, and are at less at risk of harming someone else because they didn't see you coming. Accidents on the roads are sadly all too common (especially in London), so investing in a decent set of lights is the smart thing to do. We have a great range for all personalities, including USB-rechargeable lights. Prices start at £9.99.
6. Green Oil Natural Bike Oils & Cleaners
Green Oil is excellent quality (we use these products in our workshop rather than petrochemical-based ones), reasonably priced, and good for you, your bike, and the earth. What more could you want? They only use plant-based and sustainably sourced ingredients that do not compromise on performance; somehow the Green Oil wizards manage to avoid padding out their range with nasty chemicals. Green Oil chain lube is £5.99 and not just for chains, it's a must-have for every cyclist's under-the-bed-box, and there's a handy mini version for just £2.38.
7. Chamois Cream
Chamois cream (usually referred to as 'shammy' cream), is a great gift for someone who likes a longer ride. It helps protect the bits that get most intimate with your bike! Chamois cream can make the difference between a happy smooth bum, and having your sit bones rubbed raw and staying sore for days. We stock Endura's antibacterial cream which costs £9.99.
A couple of pointers with regard to saddle/short comfort: cycling shorts are designed to be worn as a second skin; ie, on their own with no undies; the extra seams in your pants are not designed for comfort on a bike. If you find that you are getting sore on short rides to the shops, it's definitely worth checking that your saddle and shorts are the right fit.
8. Lezyne Lever Patch Kit
A puncture repair kit, (and/or spare inner tube) is something you should never go on a ride without, for fear of a visit from the dreaded puncture fairy. You can be sure she will only strike when you decide to leave them at home and there's no overground trains running. This nifty kit by Lezyne (£6.99) has everything you need to fix a puncture quicksharp, unless it's a huge hole in which case you'll need a new inner tube. It includes some instantly adhesive puncture patches (no need to wait for the normal bonding agent to dry and get your hands dirty), a tyre boot for temporally fixing small splits in the tyre and the all-important levers to get the tyre off. Don't forget to check the tyre for whatever caused your flat before you set off again!
9. Spare Inner Tubes
If you can't be bothered faffing about with fixing a skewered inner tube on the road, just carry levers and a spare. Cyclists can never have too many. Ours are £5.50 each and we have every size imaginable!
10. Handlebar Heroes
This is one for the kids - big or small! Handlebar Heroes wrap around the handlebars and stem of a bike to sit on the front, turning your bike into a unicorn, dragon, or horsey-hybrid! The mini ones are £3.50, larger ones cost £10 or £12.50 depending on the level of detail.
11. Vulpine Merino Socks
Merino wool is like magic! It keeps you warm when it's cold, cool when it's warm, and feels great against your skin. It also dries more quickly than cotton if you happen to get wet feet. The merino socks we stock by Vulpine are comfy and stylish and start at £15.
12. Endura Luminite Waterproof Gloves
These gloves are a must have for the dark winter nights. They keep your mitts toasty warm and dry in the inclement weather, and also have more panels than basic gloves for a better range of movement. The padded palms and reflective bits help make the rider as visible as possible - which is especially important when sticking a hand out to indicate! They retail at £32.99.
13. Bontrager Trip 100 Computer
Great for people who want to track their rides with a bit more accuracy, whether for training or purely interest, this is a fantastic stocking filler at £34.99.
14. Pump
Much like your puncture repair kit, a pump is a pretty vital bit of kit. There are some really great mini-pumps out there now, so it's not necessary to take a track pump out on the road to get up to the desired pressure. Our range starts at £14.99 and our pumps are sleek, small, and powerful. We also have bigger track pumps that save time (and muscle arm ache) to keep at home. If you're unsure of what pressure you should be going up to, it's normally printed on the tyre walls.
15. Multitool
A life saver in many situations on the road, a multitool can help tweak a multitude of things on the bike, saving you a long slow walk home if something goes wrong. It's worth carrying one even if you don't have any mechanical know-how, as many people do and are willing to help a stranded fellow traveller! Multitools start at £14.99 and there are some that are so neat and compact that they're no longer than my little finger!
16. Cycling Caps
A cap can help insulate your head, and the peak helps keep that infernal rain off your face too! We stock a cool, colourful range from Cafe du Cycliste, Vulpine, and Morvello, and they start at £15.
17. Katie's Bike Keychains & Cufflinks
These make fantastic little gifts! Each piece is handmade with love by a bike-mad lady called Katie. Get 'em in your stockings folks; it's only a matter of time before these cost more than Tiffany's. Prices are £6 for a keychain and £30 for cufflinks.


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Overall Brands digital plans
Budget allocation/investments
Digital briefs to agencies
Feedback on site and creative proposals
Social platforms & maintenance
E – commerce projects
Pushing digital project through OTIF The Nordics Digital role…. Owns
Identifying, aligning and sharing overall Nordics strategic digital guidelines
OLV (Investment, buying, format & tracking)
Brand direct to consumer E-Shops (Durex)
E-coupon and similar
Cross brand projects (Syncapse, Skyscraper, Ecrm)
Identify and roll out value adding digital tool
X - Tracking
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Mobile platforms
Team capabilities & training
Relationship with Global team
Agency relationships & rooster Events TV Content ties in all areas of digital marketing OPPORTUNITY: Consumers are searching for content related to your products: E.g. 62 million global searches in the stain removal category
POINT OF ENTRY: Search drives 87% of all visitors to brand websites
AUTHORITY: Presence in natural search reinforces a brand's authority and expertise
VISIBILITY: Consider Search Engine Results Page (SERP) as a 'digital shelf space' or POS that your brand needs to appear in Why SEO is important to RB SEO
Search Engine Optimisation
Not the sexy part of digital marketing, but maybe the most important? £1 Billion – the global target The size of the prize……. Why measure? Improve existing & future campaigns
Comparing your activity to benchmarks
Assess your effectiveness
Understand the impact of non-digital
Understand the "cross channel" consumer The top 5 positions take 90% of the clicks
84% of Internet users use search engines to find that they are looking for (as their starting point)
Google reaches 97% of the Italian Internet audience
80% of searchers won't look past the first page of search results & most of those won't look beyond the top 5 results
87% of RB Brand website traffic comes from search engines
'Universal Search', 'Real-time', 'Instant' search, '+1', 'Google Lens'…. No.1: Search keeps evolving How is SEO different from Search Engine Marketing (SEM)? You'll hear SEO and SEM used together in sentences all the time, but they are not the same. SEO is one part of SEM along with other methods including, link development campaigns, pay-per-click advertising (PPC), and pay-per-impression advertising (PPI). SEM - Paid search SEM - Paid search SEO - Natural SEO - Natural SEO - Natural SEO - Natural SEM - Paid search SEM - Paid search SEM - Paid search SEM - Paid search SEM - Paid search No.2: SEO & SEM Digital communications is the electronic distribution of information (via web, Internet, mobile, TV, outdoor etc.)
Digital supports and complements traditional marketing channels by adding value & enhancing / extending the consumer experience
Today, it involves a 'tri-alogue'... Communication between the brand, its customers, influencers & specific interest groups
Digital provides a platform for highly dynamic, interactive & measurable marketing, whether it's promotional, brand, PR or service-related
It's not all about digital! Or TV; Or Outdoor; Or Press; Or Radio.... But about integrated communications
The Internet is not replacing offline marketing, but enhancing and adding value to it through technology We have to think integrated….
Blippable print materials
Your consumers are / will be digital natives 25 yrs old 2000 50 yrs old 2025 35 yrs old 2010 1994 (Have grown up in the digital world) (Have come to digital world since adulthood) Digital Natives Digital Migrants Think multichannel
It's not just TV, radio and newspapers..
YouTube sees over 3 billion+ video views per day & 830,000 uploads
Today (October 2012), there are over 30m UK Facebook users & over 1bn members worldwide Think social…. While offline is where our heritage is, Social Media has become 'addictive' around the world, as people connect, communicate and socialise with each other personally & professionally
www.facebook.com, www.linkedin.com, www.twitter.com, www.plus.google.com, www.pinterest.com….. Here's a lovely story... Castle Lager: The On / Off customer experience He collects the loyalty points from his Castle Lager purchase 8 Steve, newly graduated Proactive
Customer Service Analytics
Driving Personal
Promotion Added Value
Services and
Engagement Acquisition
Through Digital He sees that he can use a virtual coupon to Buy One Get One Free Company runs analytics as well as sets up campaigns for new registered customers In the bar Steve checks his app to see if there are any promotions on Castle lager Information on Steve's experience is collected and, recognising Steve's loyalty, he is sent a voucher for Castle Lager. However Steve does not like Castle Milk Stout as much as Castle Lager Steve logs into "Pick n Pay" to complete his weekly shop and buys the offers sent to him. Steve receives email via Eloqua, with an offer on a Castle Milk Stoud 6 13 12 11 10 9 7 5 4 3 2 1 Steve buys some Castle Lager which is running a competition around the Rugby World Cup and loyalty program Steve has just joined a graduate trainee scheme at an accountancy firm Steve enters the competition through his Iphone Steve downloads an app to keep up to date with Rugby World Cup, find bars and collect loyalty points Steve wants to meet some friends after work and uses his app to find one that shows the Rugby world cup What is digital? Banner Ads Web analytics Brand assets Online Video and bought media ecrm SEO Social media e-tailing Mobile Content is the brand experience: It brings the brand to life Put the consumer at the heart of your social program
Offer Genuine Value (informative, entertaining)
Leverage existing conversations / content enhancing existing behaviour – not trying to create new ones
Plan holistically across consumer touch points to deliver integrated activity
Build brand personality and equity through storytelling
Programme of on-going activity (not ad-hoc)
Optimal balance between effort and reward
Be true to your brand spirit, be imaginative, playful, emotive and most importantly – relevant
Test and Learn – measure each engagement and develop best practices and benchmarks.
Measure the impact to growth
RB Social Principles No.2: But….For RB brands, Facebook is NOT an island! It's expanding every day 1.5MM+ users 2MM+ users 2MM+ users 100K+ users 800MM+ monthly users visit site 500K+ users 2MM+ users 230MM+ users 1 BN+ monthly active users 11MM+ users 20MM+ blogs 115MM+ subscribers 232MM+ monthly active users 62MM+ users 80MM+ users 51MM+ users 160MM+ users 15MM+ users RB GDMT
With the growth and importance of the digital channel RB has reacted.
A global team has been put in place, to drive global project, best practice and the over all digital agenda
The global team create guidelines and reco for the regions What are we doing here Friday learning afternoons What is digital
What is it for RB
The media landscape in the Nordics
3 topics we need to consider (for today)
Value through viral?
Social media and the content
SEO... yes we really need to understand this!
The Nordics Digital role
Everything we do needs to be rooted in ROI.
It's easy to get excited about the opportunities, and we can in theory do them all.... if we can prove a acceptable ROI
But what is the right ROI? But key is: So get it is OK to get excited.
Because by defining the right ROI and aligning these we could be make Viral video like these!
So get excited! We'll cover E-tailing at a later date, but for now I'll leave you with this video... think consumer! They will cover areas like:
"Digital marketing"
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And much more! Learning & spending time as a team and thus getting better Learning session are sessions we arrange to build our knowledge and skill.
We'll run these once a month. So what now? We are all busy and digital is just part marketing However, Digital is growing rapidly in importance of our consumers and should therefore also for us Digital marketing channels can be complex and changing, and not everyone has time to keep up I'm here to help and guide us to deliver the best possible digital executions with the strongest ROI possible Thank you Ps.
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|Eagle House is halfway between Sandhurst and Crowthorne on the B3348. You must go through either Sandhurst or Crowthorne. The road that bypasses these two villages also bypasses Eagle House. In Crowthorne, go straight across at the first mini roundabout, turn left at the second mini roundabout in front of 'The Prince Pub', then proceed down the High Street. Go straight over the next roundabout, and straight across at the traffic lights shortly afterwards. Eagle House is on the right, ¾ mile after the traffic lights, and before the next set of lights.
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- Calories 343
- Caloriesfromfat 17%
- Fat 6.5g
- Satfat 3.3g
- Monofat 0.0g
- Polyfat 0.0g
- Protein 27.9g
- Carbohydrate 40.2g
- Fiber 1.6g
- Cholesterol 56mg
- Iron 0.0mg
- Sodium 831mg
- Calcium 0.0mg
Open-Face Chicken Capri Baguette
How to Make It
Step 1
Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well. Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly on cut sides of baguette halves. Arrange basil leaves over mayonnaise mixture. Layer chicken, onion, and cheese on top of basil. Broil 3 inches from heat (with electric oven door partially opened) 2 minutes or until cheese melts.
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Cut each baguette half into 3 equal pieces. Serve immediately.
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The next Friends of Nashmore (parents' association) meeting will be Thursday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 pm at the school. We'll be discussing Teacher Appreciation week (Feb. 12-16) and the upcoming book fair in April. Everyone is welcome!
The next meeting of the Nashmore Parents' Association is Thursday, November 9th at 6:30 pm at the school. We will be planning the Christmas Shopping Spree where kids get to shop for their parents. Everyone is welcome!
The first meeting of the Nashmore Parents' Association will be Thursday, Sept. 28th at 6:30 pm at the school. We will be planning our first event, the Halloween Howl, scheduled for October 18th. Everyone is welcome!
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Creativity comes in many forms: reading, writing, talking, dancing. Plenty of gerunds to enjoy.
I started into my own creativity when I was younger with a piece of paper and a crayon. Now, I enjoy creation with a paint brush, pen or keyboard.
Holding a Bachelors of Arts in Linguistics–the scientific study of language, not specially any language–I feel that language is an incredible art form, one of which I greatly respect. Creation through words is one piece of this world that we, as humans, possess and no other can come close to enjoying. Quite extraordinary.
This also makes me a grammar geek, a bibliophile, and a language geek to boot. Guilty as charged.
There are two novels on my shelf that are "in-progress". The first I started in 2008. It is a psychological novel titled "Is It Possible to Be a Little Schizophrenic?" Although the only writing I did for this novel was in NaNoWriMo 2011, I made a lot of progress. The outline may have taken years to complete (with breaks and gaps in between), but this novel is just waiting to be finished.
The second novel came into existence for NaNoWriMo 2012: "I Brought Home a Ghost". I outlined it in a month (October), and wrote more than half of it for NaNo. I did hit the 50,000 word mark, although still have a few chapters to go. Maybe about a third left to write to finish it.
A third novel, I am currently writing during NaNoWriMo 2013. I am shooting to finish the book not just hit 50k. We shall see the outcome on November 30th.
I started my first series my Sophmore year in High School. It was a romance series, and although I spent the next 4 year creating family trees, half a dozen outlines for novels, twists and turns that connected each generation, the Drakquo series was let go. I grew out of romance. BUT my newest is proving to be a great work…
It is a Sci-Fi/Fantasy novel series called "10 Yiers" (yes, years). I have completed the outline for Pre-Book (novel one) and have written a few chapters, but alas, so much to outline to finish my novels.
To learn more about my writing process: read about how I'm an Outline Writer. If there is anything else that you may want to know about me, read my blogs. Who knows what you'll learn.
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There are plenty of luxury cars available to the buyers with the means to purchase them. Almost all promise performance as well as sybaritic comfort, though speed and handling usually take a back seat to leather, wood and all possible power assists.
BMW's 5 Series lineup is something special, however. No matter what the driving conditions, a 5 Series BMW is as much plaything as comfortable carriage. In this regard, the 5 Series models are genuine dual-purpose machines, totally competent whether cantering lazily down the highway or urged to full gallop down a twisting road. We are unable to find fault with them in either mode -- or in any mode in between.
Less evident than outright performance, are the concerns BMW has devoted to occupant safety. The front airbags are controlled by a dual-mode system that changes the deployment speed of the airbag depending on whether occupants are wearing seat belts; the front-passenger airbags will not inflate if that seat is unoccupied. Not only do the 5 Series cars come standard with side airbags in front, they offer them as an option for rear-seat passengers for just $385. A clever Head Protection System is supplied. Active safety enhancements are also standard, such as anti-lock brakes and traction control. A new Dynamic Stability Control system is available that reduces engine power and selectively applies braking force to individual wheels to counteract skids.Walkaround
Each of the major players in the mid-luxury class has its own appearance. The Audi A6 is rounded and chunky, the Lexus GS sedans are swoopy and sporty, the E-Class Mercedes-Benz looks, well, like a Mercedes, the Acura TL is conservative, the Infiniti J30 is not conservative, and the Cadillac Catera is unobtrusive.
BMW continues to build on its heritage. The 5 Series stands out by presenting a beautifully proportioned elegant face to the world, one that is recognizably BMW in origin from twin kidney-shaped grille to the large taillight clusters in back. The overall shape of the 5 Series body is a well-done evolution of a handsome basic design that dates back more than two decades.
New for 1999 are a pair of 5 Series station wagons. They differ visually from the sedans only aft of the C-pillar, where an extended roof and tailgate replace the sedan profile and trunk lid. The tailgate has a commendably low opening, giving access to the luggage bay right down to bumper-top level; if smaller items are to be loaded aboard, the rear glass can be raised separately.
There's more to the 5 Series than good looks. Its body shell is extremely rigid, a plus in terms of both safety and noise reduction. With its low 0.30 coefficient of drag, the 5 Series is one of the most aerodynamically efficient sedans on the market. Also aiding in keeping unwanted noise at bay are foam-filled body cavities and redesigned door seals.
The 5 Series model line consists of the $39,470 528i and $51,670 540i. Each comes in sedan and sport wagon body styles.
The 528i is powered by a 2.8-liter inline 6-cylinder engine. With double overhead cams, four valves per cylinder and BMW's double VANOS variable valve timing, the 2.8-liter engine produces a healthy 193 horsepower and 206 foot-pounds of torque. Variable cam improves torque and reduces exhaust emissions. A new aluminum cylinder block reduces the weight of the engine by 51 pounds.
The 540i is powered by a 4.4-liter V8. This twin-cam four-valve design with the variable valve setup generates 282 horsepower and a robust 324 foot-pounds of torque.
Aside from their powerplants, the 5 Series cars are remarkably similar, differing mainly in amenities, minor detailing and trunk lid badges.
The 528i comes standard with a 5-speed manual; a 4-speed automatic is optional. The 540i comes with a 6-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic that can be ordered with a Steptronic manual/automatic shifter.
The $54,470 540i with six-speed manual amounts to a sports sedan. It comes standard with a sports package that includes a firmer suspension; this package is an expensive option on the other models. The sports suspension comes with firmer springs and shock absorbers, specially tuned anti-roll bars, 17-inch wheels and a 0.8-inch lower ride height. The 540i comes standard with a self-leveling rear suspension, an option on the 528i. The 528i comes with 15-inch wheels, the 540i automatic comes with 16-inch wheels.
Traction control and anti-lock brakes are standard on all models. BMW's system of traction and cornering-stability enhancement, called Dynamic Stability Control, along with Dynamic Brake Control come standard on manual-transmission 540i sedans and are optional on 528i models. Dynamic Stability Control is a computer-controlled system that uses inputs from a variety of onboard sensors to apply brakes and reduce power to enhance control; Dynamic Brake Control reinforces the driver's pedal effort in emergency braking situations.Interior
The 5 Series interior gets high marks for comfort and appearance. Trim is sumptuous. The 528i comes with attractive leatherette with brushed-aluminum accents, while the 540i is trimmed in soft leather with burl walnut panels discreetly applied to the center console, dashboard and door panels.
Power front seats with 10-way adjustments are standard, as are power tilt-and-telescope steering column and electric windows, mirrors and door locks. The automatic climate control has separate temperature settings for driver and front-seat passenger. The 540i comes standard with a 12-speaker stereo. A power moonroof comes standard on the 540i, optional on the 528i. About the only option one might want to add are heated front seats. Leather upholstery can be ordered for the 528i. Power-operated rear-window sunshades and manual pull-up rear side window shades can be added to any 5 Series. Deeply bolstered manually adjustable sport front seats are available at no cost for the 540i.
If the optional rear-seat side airbags are ordered, the BMW cabin has a total of eight airbags to protect driver and passengers in the event of a crash. Most notable is BMW's Head Protection System, which consists of a tubular airbag on each side of the cabin anchored at the base of the windshield pillar and above the rear door. In the event of a side impact, the tube inflates, breaking away from the trim panels that conceal it, and serves as a barrier between heads and hard surfaces that would cause serious injury. Tests have shown the head protection system markedly improves survivability in side impacts.Driving Impressions
Freedom from vibration is an inherent benefit of inline-6 engines, and the 528i's 2.8-liter is one of the best of the breed. It delivers great performance. BMW claims the 528i with manual gearbox can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 7.7 seconds, 8.7 seconds with the automatic. It also delivers excellent fuel economy, earning an EPA rating of 20/29 mpg city/highway.
The 540i accelerates even more rapidly, covering 0-60 mph in just 5.8 seconds with the manual, 6.2 with the automatic. The powerful 32-valve V8 is quiet and unobtrusive, making itself heard only when pushed hard. With its tremendous torque, this engine does give the 540i an edge in sports appeal over the 528i.
The 5 Series BMWs offer superb handling, regardless of suspension package and powerplant. They are true sports sedans, tracking precisely through corners with minimal body roll. Both versions react crisply to steering inputs, with a slight edge in feel going to the 528i.
For the ultimate in razor-sharp road behavior, the Sport suspension package is the choice. Stiffer springs and shock absorbers result in a slightly harsher ride quality, but a small tradeoff in comfort is more than made up for by driving pleasure.
The manual transmissions work with precision and smoothness. The automatics are equipped with adaptive electronics that tailor shift programs to driving style. A sport shift program is followed whenever the 528i's transmission selector is in the third gear position, or the 540's lever is in fourth. The disc brakes with ABS are flawless.Summary
Judged by safety, performance, comfort and appearance, BMWÆs 5 Series cars deliver the ultimate in driving pleasure.
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Doggie humping is awkward no matter what your dog's age is. It's often especially surprising when a dog is still a little puppy -- seemingly too young to have those types of urges! However, mounting behaviors are quite common in pups, whether due to playtime or newly emerging hormonal feelings.
What Does it Mean When a Puppy Humps?
Hormonal Urges
Humping behavior is not unusual in young puppies, whether it's with your leg, a furry sibling, a piece of living room furniture or even a broom in your closet. This mounting may be a type of precursor to sexuality in canines, indicates the ASPCA. After all, dogs usually reach reproductive maturity very quickly, oftentimes well before a year old. By humping on things and individuals, a puppy may be training himself for what is yet to come. Once a puppy is physically capable of reproducing -- think around 6 months old -- the humping behavior usually becomes much more "real." Puppies are often ready to mate at that point, unless they are already fixed.
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In a puppy -- or adult dog for that matter -- humping can actually just be a bit of harmless play. Pushing and humping are both relatively common ways in which dogs play. Puppies who haven't spent a lot of time interacting with their littermates or peers may engage in an inordinate amount of humping during play, however -- perhaps as a result of simply feeling overwhelmed.
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A puppy may also mount on random objects and people as a way of dealing with anxiety, apprehension and stress. If you just brought a new pup home from an animal rescue organization and the newbie begins humping a table leg, he may just be trying to cope with the daunting uncertainty and unfamiliarity of the brand new setting. A first-time ride in the car may also evoke this nervous humping behavior.
Displacement Behavior
Humping also can be a style of canine "displacement behavior," according to veterinarian Laurie Bergman in her "Clinician's Brief" article. This behavior describes a doggie action that arises from a blend of confusing emotions. If a puppy feels simultaneously happy and bewildered, he may start humping on things as a way of letting go of the pressure. Perhaps you're throwing a big party and the presence of guests has your little cutie just a little too excited. He doesn't know whether to fear all of the strangers or go up to play with them, therefore the humping begins!
Expression of Dominance and Higher Status
If a puppy humps another pup, it may be his way of showing his dominance -- he feels socially superior and he wants the other party to be fully aware of it. No room for confusion there.
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The Merck Veterinary Manual: Social Behavior
The Merck Veterinary Manual: Behavioral Problems of Dogs
NAVC Clinician's Brief: Canine Mounting - An Overview
ASPCA: Mounting and Masturbation
Tri-County Humane Society: Getting Over the Hump
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Welcome Home!
We drove home through snow flurries and ran over an already-smooshed skunk. Welcome back to Wisconsin!
Last day of vacation :(
Today was the last real day of vacation. We got off the ship without incident, and caught the shuttle to our hotel around 11:50.
We then stowed our bags at the front desk (it was too early to check in), and walked down to our new favorite bakery
We got some rolls for the morning, since there probably won't be much too eat at 3 AM, and then split a grilled cheese sandwich. This was no Wonder bread and Kraft singles grilled cheese sandwich, this was two giant slices of rosemary olive oil bread, with three cream French brie and gorgonzola cheese stuffed between them and then toasted until the cheese was perfectly melty. I haven't ever had a grilled cheese sandwich quite like it. I would have taken a picture of it, but it strangely disappeared much too quickly 🙂
This evening, we wandered out to Umi Sushi, which was less than a mile walk from our hotel. Julie and I split some teriyaki chicken, as well as 3 different types of sushi. We had tuna negiri (left), which is just strips of tuna on rice, a spicy tuna roll (middle), and the "Crunch Dragon Roll" (right). The dragon roll was definitely our favorite. It was crab, shrimp tempura, avocado, and diced cucumber in a roll, topped with spicy tuna and a dusting of Panko.
Also, due to popular demand, below is a picture of Julie, since there have been complaints about needing more Julie pics. It's kind of hard to tell, but she is standing on the edge of a 400 foot volcanic crater.
Now we are going to go to bed at 8:30, to be ready to catch a taxi at 4, for our 6:20 flight to Denver. Blech.
Back in San Diego
We are back in San Diego, waiting to disembark from the ship. The seas were incredibly calm on our return trip from Hawaii, which was apparently a large difference from the cruise that preceded ours, where they had 25 foot swells to deal with. These large ships have stabilizers that can be deployed like airplane wings from under the ship, and that helps, but there isn't much you can do with swells that big. Luckily, we didn't have to deal with that. The last couple of days have been filled with eating and sleeping and overall relaxation. We haven't eaten as much in the dining room this cruise as we have in others. We found that the main buffet area has similar food to the dining room most nights, without requiring us to get dressed up. They also have a Mongolian grill area where you pick the raw ingredients and cook it for you, and a pizza bar, both of which were nice. We did eat at the specialty restaurants on the ship a couple of times: Portofino and Chops Grille. They were both very good, and had top notch food.
Here is a night shot of Honolulu, as we depart for Kona:
On our way out from Kona, the dolphins gave us a show, jumping around and basically causing ruckus on the ship. At around 11 PM on Monday, the ship swung by the south end of the island and we were able to see the lava flowing from the top of a volcano down into the ocean. It was very cool, but hard to photograph.
Our golfing skills came into use a couple of days ago. One of the activities was a "long drive" challenge, using the simulator on the ship. Julie and I both won our respective gender divisions, and came away with some sweet white elephant "gifts". Luckily, Robert wasn't there to write my name down.
Here's a picture of a cake decorating demonstration, which was quite entertaining:
Today we are just waiting to disembark, and then we will spend time in San Diego, leaving for Minneapolis very early tomorrow morning. We should be back in Stevens Point around 7-7:30 tomorrow.
It's going to be hard to leave the ship. Here's a shot of the "Centrum", which is the 8 story lobby in the middle of the ship.
Kona – Snuba
Another beautiful weather day, today anchored at Kona, on the Big Island. We had a chance to snuba – which is the combination of snorkeling and scuba diving. Great fun, and we saw all sorts of fish and coral.
Also, just a note – I didn't just feel like Spam yesterday – it is actually REALLY popular in Hawaii, so I just felt like I needed to have some!!
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Today was another day in Honolulu. We are leaving at 5:30 today for Kona. We are 5 hours behind Wisconsin, so it was kind of weird to wake up this morning and have football games on the TV already in the 2nd quarter. Glad the Packers did well today! Today we ate breakfast on board and took a bus to the Ala Moana Center where we shopped for souvenirs. Lunch was the highlight of the day again. The food court at the shopping center had just about every type of food you could want, but Julie wanted something with Spam in it. The first thing we found was at a Hawaiian fast food shop, called the "Beach Boy Special". It didn't start out so bad, Spam and rice, but then it was covered in something called "Stew Gravy". (Trav: I could only picture Gravy Robbers from Tim and Eric). Too scary for our taste, but we did manage to find Spam sushi that was much more palatable 🙂
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