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Originally posted by seabag
Why can't we make it separate but equal?
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
The only reason people don't want to call it "marriage" is to deny something to a group of people in judgment and PUNISHMENT. If the word (marriage) were so precious and "sacred" to you, you wouldn't want me to use it, either. And I see exactly ZERO campaigns to prevent atheists from calling themselves "married". In fact, I don't see any campaigns to prevent Muslims, criminals, serial murderers, child molesters, or prostitutes from using the word. Just gay people. You "let" all those other groups use "your" word, because they're shining examples of your religion? They don't sin? What? Explain to me why you let all those other people use "your word" without so much as a whimper.
Originally posted by seabag
reply to post by yadda333
Because religious gay people exist and want to take part in their religion.
How hard is that to comprehend?
Excuse me? Gay marriage is frowned upon by most Christians (still the predominant religion in America).
How hard is that to comprehend?
Do you think all the stink over this issue is because of simple political differences or because of the Christian view of marriage being between one man and one woman? Get real!
Originally posted by seabag
Genesis 2:24 - Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
Matthew 19:4-6 - He answered, "Have you not read that he who created them from the beginning made them male and female and said, 'Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh'? So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate."
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof
I don't see how marriage can be interpreted any other way.
Why don't you answer my question? Why can't we call it something else, give this new union the same benefits under the law and move on????
The progression toward full marriage equality probably will move in steps like that, too. Because, while many will be satisfied with a Civil Union, many won't be. And as the country becomes more accepting of gay people in society, people will ask... "Why is it called 'marriage' for some and 'civil union' for others"? And "religion" is NOT the answer to that question. I and my husband are atheist and our secular marriage had nothing to do with God, was not held in a church and we spoke NO religious words whatsoever. And it's perfectly fine with religious people that we are Married now for 20 years. And don't say it's OK because we can procreate, because we can't. Never could.
The only reason people don't want to call it "marriage" is to deny something to a group of people in judgment and PUNISHMENT. If the word (marriage) were so precious and "sacred" to you, you wouldn't want me to use it, either. And I see exactly ZERO campaigns to prevent atheists from calling themselves "married". In fact, I don't see any campaigns to prevent Muslims, criminals, serial murderers, child molesters, or prostitutes from using the word. Just gay people. You "let" all those other groups use "your" word, because they're shining examples of your religion? They don't sin? What? Explain to me why you let all those other people use "your word" without so much as a whimper.
The reason people don't want to just 'call it something else' and move on, is because we can see that it's eventually going to happen anyway. This is a silly battle your side is going to lose. We live in a secular nation and equal is equal. Freedom is freedom, as my hero, Dick Cheney says. This is going to happen, whether all at once, or in steps.
If you support the Constitution; if you support the 14th amendment, you cannot be against marriage equality and equal treatment under the law, for one group of people who you've singled out as not living by YOUR religious beliefs, and deny them their equal rights.
THAT'S why people like me don't just accept it and move along.
Nice quotes.....where is the relevance to the United States Constitution?
For starters, If the government wishes to issue "civil union" licenses, then they will incur a great expense to go back in time and issue "civil union" licenses to all of us who have already committed to one another under the "marriage" license. Fine by me; however, it's just more government waste at the taxpayer's expense. Being the fiscal conservative you are, you should appreciate the marriage license, regardless of it's legal definition, no?
Nevertheless, nobody is asking any religious institution to accept same-sex marriage; therefore, it will not damage the institutional integrity of your religious affiliation. If your "church" decides to accept such unions, then perhaps you need to change churches; better yet, perhaps your church should change you. However, if your religious institution chooses not to recognize same-sex marriages, then you are in the right place AND they (and you) are fully entitled to have such beliefs; so long as those belief are not discriminatory in nature (i.e., jobs, housing, etc.)
Bottom line: other peoples lives are not your business; even if your business is hate.
Originally posted by seabag
reply to post by FlyersFan
And people called Bush and Cheney conservative!
If anybody had any doubts about the 2-party facade, this should put it to rest.
Cheney's daughter is a lesbian. Kinda hard for him to push anti-gay right with his own blood is gay.
Originally posted by seabag
Only @ 3.4% of Americans are gay. Why do you think @ 96.6% of the country should conform to the desires of 3.4%??
We don't live in a secular nation.
The people have spoken.
The law defines marriage as between one man and one woman.
Originally posted by seabag
I'm just saying that if you leave the institution of marriage alone and call it something else you would stop getting so much resistance.
Originally posted by Signals
Why do gay couples need to be legally married? Don't they receive the same legal protections through a legal union or partnership?
There are over 1000 benefits that heterosexual married people get. As of now, gay married or those in a civil union do not get any survivor benefits such as social security, military benefits and healthcare benefits to name a few. It's time and well over due for full equality across the board.edit on 25-2-2013 by SinMaker because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
reply to post by seabag
To use YOUR words...
Only 39% of Americans oppose gay marriage. Why do you think 61% of the country should conform to the desires of 39%?? That's pretty arrogant, is it not? Source


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Verizon may have announced that it has had to cease online orders of the iPhone 4 to its existing customers after a record of first day of sales, but that hasn't stopped teardown champion iFixit from nabbing one.
And, rather than sticking it on eBay for an astronomical fee, the iFixit boys did what they do best; they took it to bits - and they uncovered something rather intriguing.
Inside the device they found the Qualcomm MDM6600 chip - a chip that is both GSM and CDMA compatible. And while the Verizon iPhone has no space for a GSM touting SIM card, that's not to say that the iPhone 5 won't offer both options. After all, why would Apple produce two models when they can do it all in one?
Other teardown tit-bits include:
- A new linear oscillating vibrator for call and message alerts.
- An additional notch in the antenna enclosure that may help to combat the antennagate problems,
- A new model number (616-0520) for the battery that weighs less at 25.6g.
iFixit rated the Verizon iPhone 6 out of 10 for repairability and stated that it will have repair guides ready "very soon".
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FOX CHASE - June 3, 2013 --Philadelphia police are searching for suspects wanted in a home invasion in Fox Chase.
It happened around 9:15 a.m. Monday on the 1100 block of Tabor Plaza.
Police say three men forced their way into the home with a gun.
They duct taped three adults and one child who were inside the home.
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Monday, January 27, 2014
Based on the stories by Alan Milne, Winnie the Pooh is Disney's 22nd animated feature. Even though now it is considered a feature film (since it has been released as a single movie) the original version was divided three separate short films, Winnie the Pooh and the honey tree, Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day, Winnie the Pooh and the Tigger Too, released from 1966.
Pooh was created by AA Milne based on his son (Christopher Robin) favourite stuffed animal, and named after the bear Winnipeg from the London Zoo. The various stories of Pooh and his friends started as bedtime stories for Christopher, but soon where compiled in a book called "When we were very young". Accompanied by the beautiful illustrations by EH Shepard, the book has a huge success in the UK.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Based on the XIII century legend, usually told over ballads, Robin Hood is Disney's 21st animated feature. The story was originally proposed as an animated version of Reynard the Fox by Ken Anderson, but Walt thought it wouldn't be good to portray Reynard as a hero. The same character design was used as reference years later.
Ken was the main person responsible for the use of the Xerox process in Disney's previous animated features, and was also one of the main character designers from the studio, and even though Walt hated the aesthetics of the Xerox movies, the studio continued to use this process due to the low budget that was needed to produce them.
Monday, January 6, 2014
The Aristocats is Disney's 20th animated feature film, and the first one entirely produced after Walt Disney's death in 1966. Since the 50's, Walt had started working on other projects like amusement parks and tv programs, so the animation team was used to his absence (which grew bigger with each year), and had learned to think like Walt, so when he was gone, they could still work on a new feature that Walt would be proud of.
But Walt wasn't completely unaware of what the studio's next feature would be. He actually gave the thumbs up to the team to start work on the Aristocats story.
The film was originally intended as a 2-part live-action film for Disney's weekly tv programme, but Walt decided it would be better as an animated feature.
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Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers
Tuesday 27 December 7:10pm AEDT
After a shock defeat at home to the Hobart Hurricanes, the Sydney Sixers will be looking to bounce back swiftly when the host the Perth Scorchers at the SCG.
Sydney Sixers
Having put in a tight and disciplined bowling effort against the Sydney Thunder in their opening match, the Sixers copped a rude awakening when the Hurricanes strode out to the SCG and plundered 6/200 off their 20 overs. New signing Joe Mennie saw his only over dispatched for 20, while left-arm quick Ben Dwarshuis was taken for 44 off his three overs.
Noticeably the slow-bowling pair of Johan Botha and Steve O'Keefe were tougher to get away, combining for figures of 2/51 off eight overs. A frantic 42 off 20 balls from English opener Jason Roy gave the chase some impetus, however the Sixers lost wickets all too regularly at the other end with Roy's countryman Sam Billings (42 off 33) the only other player to pass 15 as the Magenta Men were dismissed for 140 in the 17th over. After copping a hammering against Hobart there is every chance that Mennie or Dwarshuis could be omitted in favour of young quick Henry Thornton, however outside of that the Sixers have few options with so many bowlers tied up with Australian test duty.
In regards to their batting the Sixers are still without opener Daniel Hughes who is battling a hamstring compliant so it is expected that Jordan Silk will maintain his spot alongside Roy, although Brad Haddin could also possibly be elevated to the top of the order after enjoying plenty of success at the SCG in recent times.
Perth Scorchers
The Scorchers got their campaign off to a blistering start with a strong 48-run win over the Adelaide Strikers. Batting first, the Scorchers overcame the early loss of prolific opener Michael Klinger to post a mammoth 7/197. New overseas signing Ian Bellimpressed with a typically classy 61 off 42 balls before he was run out in unfortunate circumstances. Star all-rounder Mitchell Marsh showed glimpses of his best with 31 off 19 balls, but it was his less renowned teammate Ashton Turner who really took the game away from Adelaide with a brutal 44 off 19 balls, including four massive sixes.
Missing some of their big guns, the Scorchers bowling attack still flexed its sizeable muscle with Bell's compatriot David Willeypicking up both openers in a spell that netted him figures of 2/15 off four overs. Despite watching his first ball back in the BBL being crunched for four, veteran paceman Mitchell Johnson proceeded to run through the Strikers' middle-order with three wickets as Adelaide were eventually bowled out for 149.
Although Perth were generally impressive in the field there were a few holes in their attack with Marsh, Ashton Agar and rookie quick Jhye Richardson all conceding more than 10 runs an over. However Perth have received a timely boost to their batting unit with Shaun Marsh available after recovering from a broken finger, although their attack has been weakened further with Johnson rested which will likely result in a debut for Cameron Valente.
Sydney Cricket Ground
Notably the last two sides to bat first on the SCG reached 200, while in the last five matches here there has been only one first innings total under 160 and just the one victory for the side batting second. In his last two games on home soil, Sixers firebrand Doug Bollinger has conceded runs at an alarming rate of 11 an over.
Key Stats
- The Sixers have lost their last four matches at the SCG.
- In his last five innings' at the SCG, Brad Haddin has averaged 28.60 at the blistering strike-rate of 158.89.
- The Scorchers have won their last six clashes with the Sixers.
- Four of the bowlers used by the Scorchers last Friday have a career economy rate of 7.85 or worse.
The Verdict
Punters are anticipating that the Scorchers will continue their strong record over the Sixers with the visitors considered pronounced favourites.
It's fair to say that the Sixers' first two performances could not have been much further apart with a resounding win over defending champions Sydney Thunder, followed by a dismal defeat to wooden spoon favourites Hobart. I'm willing to overlook Sydney's performance with the bat against the Hurricanes given the run rate pressure they endured, however there's no doubt that question marks remain over the consistency of their efforts with the ball.
Perth got their BBL06 campaign off to a confident start and look again to be one of the frontrunners, particularly with a new-found dynamism and depth to their batting unit. But I just cannot get past the fact that they are missing so much quality with the ball, and while a host of all-rounders gives their captain Adam Voges a wide variety of choice, I have concerns over their ability to curtail a powerful batting line-up, such as the Sixers, on a pitch that is ideal for batsmen.
With that in mind I believe the Sixers look a touch big here so are happy to side with the hosts from the off, however given their inconsistency thus far, as well as their poor record at the SCG and against the Scorchers, I will be seeking to lay off to secure some green on either side of the book.
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BACK – to – LAY Sydney Sixers at 2.24 or bigger for 1 unit (trade out at 1.65 or better).
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Fallout Over Disneyland
has been shooting pyrotechnic chemicals into the evening sky since
shortly after the amusement park opened in 1955. In the beginning, the
fireworks shows were confined to weekends and school vacations. In
2000, the park added its third fireworks show. With the debut of
Disneyland's New California Adventures, the blazing tracers and
wall-shaking blasts of exploding skyrockets have become nearly nightly
Many long-time park neighbors claim that the trajectories of the skyrockets used to be very high but that, in recent years, the rockets have been bursting so low that smoke and cinders become trapped beneath the local inversion layer. Park officials insist that "nothing has changed."
On summer weekends, Disneyland schedules three fireworks shows a night. Park officials recently asked the City of Anaheim for permission to add another 60 nights of pyrotechnics per year. Disneyland officials claim that the park's fire-in-the-sky shows last about five minutes. Neighbors, however, have clocked shows lasting from ten to 15 minutes during the summer tourist season.
In the battle over tourist dollars, pyrotechnics are being dispersed with greater frequency. Southern California tourist attractions like Edison Field, Knott's Berry Farm and the Santa Monica Pier all have adopted pyrotechnics displays to increase attendance. San Diego's Sea World plans to set off fireworks shows 150 nights a year.
University of Utah Meteorology Professor Kevin D. Perry tagged the chemicals used in pyrotechnics and showed that, in mild weather, the heavy metals traveled 100 km (62 miles) downwind over a two-day period. Among the pollutants traced were: strontium, vanadium, potassium, titanium, barium, copper, lead, magnesium, aluminum and zinc. These releases increase toxic levels in the air mix of the Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside and San Diego basins. The environmental impacts are not confined to the air since these heavy metals also fall into local watersheds.
A study in the June 28, 2001 issue of Nature explained how the superheated sulfuric gasses released into the sky during pyrotechnic reactions can create ozone.
The Southern California Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has studied how auto exhaust combines with moist marine air to form airborne irritants. But fireworks, which release significant amounts of sulfur and soot, have not been studied by the SCAQMD staff.
On February 19, in response to persistant citizen complaints, SCAQMD issued a statement declaring that the park's three fireworks shows "did not exceed any acute or chronic Reference Exposure Level established by the state."
In any event, the SCAQMD pointed out that a 1992 ruling "specifically exempts 'pyrotechnic equipment, special effects or fireworks" from air quality permit regulation.
If approved by the California Coastal Commission, SeaWorld would send even more fireworks into the sky, peppering coastal waters with chemical fallout. SeaWorld's existing displays are already plaguing the theme park's neighbors. As resident Dino Russo complained to the Los Angeles Times, "Nobody wants to do a chemical analysis of this."
It's a Smelly World, After All
The City of Anaheim has made no attempt to reduce or regulate the fireworks fallout, despite the letters and calls from Disneyland's downwind neighbors who have complained about the noise, smell and debris from the park. The city's lack of action may be explained by the fact that Disneyland provides a significant source of municipal tax revenue. Anaheim pulls in revenue from a sales tax on every item sold in the park.
Anaheim officials respond by noting that Disneyland has broken no laws. The city can say this because there are no laws restricting pyrotechnic pollution. Anaheim defines excessive noise as being a "continuous sound" lasting ten minutes or longer at 60 decibels or higher. Even though the Disneyland displays can last as long as 15 minutes, explosive bursts from fireworks only last a second, so they are not covered by the law.
The National Institutes of Health warns that firecrackers (which can produce 145 decibels) can cause hearing loss at a single exposure. Disneyland, however, is not cited for explosions that are much louder than firecrackers. This noise does not stop at park boundaries.
The removal of sound-muffling urban "softscape" (trees, lawns, bushes) and the increase in "hardscape" (buildings, roads, parking lots) has magnified the "sound bounce" of the exploding rockets throughout the Central Orange County region. Disneyland has planted new palm trees and decorative plants, but these additions have failed to match the sound-softening effect of the original uprooted foliage.
While airports such as Los Angeles International recognize their responsibility to compensate neighborhoods impacted by aircraft noise, for-profit entertainment parks are not held to the same level of accountability.
Hey, That's Not Pixie Dust!
In September 2001, Compaq Computer Corp. sponsored the mounting of a spectacular new pyrotechnic show at Disneyland, "Believe... There's Magic in The Stars." A Compaq press release hailed the show as "the largest fireworks display" in the park's history.
While the new show may draw "Oohs" and "Aahs" from park visitors, it elicits "Ughs" and "Yucks" from the park's besieged neighbors. On show nights, it is impossible to see the stars - let alone the "magic" - as clouds of acrid smoke move through the neighborhood, so thick the smoke obscures street lights.
In response to citizen's complaints, Anaheim Fire Department Chief Jeff Bowman replies that his department "does not have the resources, the knowledge or the wherewithal to review the fallout."
Disney, which does have the wherewithal, prepared its own study. It concluded that the fallout would cause a cancer risk to fewer than two people out of a million.
An investigation by the Daily Titan, the California State University at Fullerton student newspaper, painted a grim picture of the downwinders' life. "Every night for 200 straight days..., the stench of eye-watering, sulfur-laden black smoke has made living downwind of Disneyland unbearable" for the families whose low-income neighborhood adjoins "The Happiest Place on Earth."
When night falls, families are forced to "shelter in place" as the clear summer night air is replaced with "a dark, smoggy haze often 10-stories-high and half-a-mile wide."
"My wife has asthma, and I have two kids that have asthma," resident Alejandro Robles, told the Titan. "When the fireworks go off, it really affects them and they have to go inside the house."
"When the fireworks explode, the neighborhood turns into a wartime movie set," the Titan related. "People start to run for cover as ashes from the fireworks rain onto their cars and homes. Car alarms whistle and scream as dogs yelp and babies cry in the darkness."
Some residents have experienced disturbing "flash-backs" to their days as combat soldiers in the Vietnam War.
Disneyland refuses to release any information on the ingredients that go into its nightly fireworks shows. Pyro Spectaculars Inc., which makes Disneyland's fireworks, also refuses to divulge what goes into their products.
Officials at the state's Occupational Health and Safety Commission informed the Titan's reporters that "it is not [the agency's] responsibility to handle complaints or to divulge information to the general public." Some politicians, however, are starting to take note of residents' complaints. State Assemblyman Ken Maddox and US Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez have expressed interest in the neighbors' plight.
While Disneyland's managers may not be overly concerned about quality-of-life issues in the neighborhoods surrounding the park, they are very solicitous of the wellbeing of their paying customers. During the shows, large sections of the park are closed to the public because of the danger posed by falling debris. Afterwards, park employees quickly move in with special heavy-duty vacuums to remove all traces of the blackened, smelly debris before visitors are allowed back inside.
Mouse Catarrhs
The damage to the paint jobs on residents' cars is readily apparent but the damage to their health is not. The sulfur in the smoke can combine with moisture to create sulfuric acid, which destroys painted surfaces. The sulfuric acid - mixed with a witch's brew of heavy metals - eventually falls to the ground and seeps into the water table.
These heavy metals bio-accumulate, says California State Fullerton environmental chemist Harold Rogers. "If you are exposed to it over a long period of time... it gets into the body," Rogers told the Titan. "It could take years, even decades, before a body starts to show symptoms."
A realistic assessment of the damage to people living downwind would require hearing exams and costly blood tests, which the area's low-income residents cannot afford.
A neighborhood watchdog group called HOME (Home Owners Maintaining their Environment) has complained about the smoke, the ash and the damage to their homes and cars. HOME says these complaints have been ignored.
"SCAQMD officials maintain that they have not received sufficient complaints to conduct an investigation," the Titan was told. Anaheim Police Department spokesperson Rick Martinez informed the Titan that the police don't handle fireworks complaints. "We ask them to deal with Disneyland directly."
When Titan reporters went to Disneyland directly, they discovered that: "As is their standard practice, officials at the theme park would not comment on the possible health hazards of their fireworks."
City officials insist that tourism is a clean industry but they can only make such claims because the pollution these fireworks create has never been adequately measured.
On February 19, SCAQMD finally agreed to begin testing for "airborne particulate matter... at suitable locations in the neighborhood areas bordering the Disneyland Resort."
Amy Davis, a retired teacher, has spent more than $18,000 on insulation and double-paned windows to protect her home from the reverberations of the Magic Kingdom. She has campaigned for regulation of the park's fireworks displays and strict enforcement of the city's anti-noise requirements. Davis, who also is an artist, was surprised to learn that fireworks contain some of the same heavy metals that are used in watercolors. These pigments, Davis notes, "came under regulation in the 1970s." While her watercolors "are contained on paper, behind glass," fireworks allow the same pigments to be "thrown into the winds."
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By Cleve Bryan
ATLANTIC CITY (CBS) — The streak of dodging significant snow came to an end for the shore on Monday.
From Atlantic City on south this storm featured whipping winds and many towns wound up with half a foot of snow.
Meredith Borrell of Cape May says, "I'm over the snow. It's really tough in a small town where you walk to the grocery store."
Historic Cape May certainly had plenty of beauty, but few to behold it.
Norman Dellas of Dellas 5 & 10 Store says, "Most people are closed today on the mall, but we're open. Made a bunch of sweatshirt sales, hats, gloves, some people came in and wanted to warm up with some coffee, something to eat."
Norman Dellas says the family business has seen its share of snow since opening a hundred years ago and if this is the last storm of the season that would be good news for business.
"January was a little slow, but February it's been warming up, we had a couple great weekends recently."
One place where the snow is still welcome is West Cape May, where sledding along the ramp to the Cape May canal can only be described as, "Fun and scary at the same time."
The steep slope looked like it should have a double black diamond warning, but families not bothered by a few wipe outs got at least one more chance this winter to create snowy memories.
Jennifer Hirsh of West Cape May says, "I love it, I love snow days, I love being off, I love hanging out with the kids and I love sledding!"
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Out with 2013 and in with 2014!
I did not reach my goal of reading 100 (for fun)books this year. I only managed to read 95. I thought that I would have a reading marathon these last few days of the year and speed though a couple of mind-candy type books. Instead, I decided to end the year reading an epic fantasy (Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson), which while freaking awesome, is not a quick and easy read. I've about half way through that book, so really you can say that I've read 95.5 books.
Oh well, there's always next year!
I also totally didn't write or post my remaining reviews. I swear, I'll get to it soon.
Anyhoo, Happy New Year to one and all. Happy reading and writing in 2014!


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2014 ExploraVision Contest
ExploraVision is a K-12 science competition that focuses on what it takes to bring ideas to reality. Working with a teacher, students groups of 2 – 4 pick a current technology, research it, envision what it might look like in 20 years, and describe the development steps, pros and cons, and obstacles.
Sponsored by the National Science Teachers Association and Toshiba, this year's contest is linked to the Next Generation Science Standards.
Students can win up to $10,000 in U.S. savings bonds. Past winners have envisioned technologies ranging from a hand-held food-allergen detector to a new device to help people who have lost limbs regain movement in real time. Teachers who submit the most projects can win a Toshiba tablet.
The competition is open to students enrolled in public, private or home school in the United States and Canada. See the full eligibility requirements here.
Projects must be received at Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision, 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201-3000 by 5 pm EST, Thursday, January 31, 2014.
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These are 3x3 tea cards is what I call them, but you can use them for thank you cards in a heart beat. I forgot to take a picture of the top of the cup, but I can add that later! Thanks so much for joining us today!
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1. Dani Dziami – https://www.facebook.com/DanisThoughtfulCorner/
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3. AnnMarie Bevel – https://www.facebook.com/handmadebyambevel/
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission) has granted the request of Northeast Nuclear Energy Company, et al. (NNECO) to withdraw its November 13, 1998, application, as supplemented by letter dated September 16, 1999, for proposed amendment to Facility Operating License No. DPR-65 for the Millstone Nuclear Power Station, Unit 2, located in New London County, Connecticut.
The proposed amendment would have authorized the licensee to revise the Final Safety Analysis Report by changing the High Pressure Safety Injection pump runout flowrate, Auxiliary Feedwater pump flowrate, the iodine partition factor for the air ejector, inclusion of the potential of flashing of the primary-to-secondary leakage, and a change in the atmospheric release point assumed following the actuation of the Enclosure Building Filtration Actuation Signal.
The Commission had previously issued a Notice of Consideration of Issuance of Amendment published in the Federal Register on January 27, 1999 (64 FR 4158). However, by letter dated January 25, 2000, NNECO withdrew the proposed change request.
For further details with respect to this action, see the application for amendment dated November 13, 1998, as supplemented by letter dated September 16, 1999, and NNECO's letter dated January 25, 2000, which withdrew the application for license amendment. The above documents are available for public inspection at the Commission's Public Document Room, the Gelman Building, 2120 L Street, NW., Washington, DC, and accessible electronically through the ADAMS Public Electronic Reading Room link at the NRC Web site (http://www.nrc.gov).Start Signature
Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 14th day of February 2000.
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
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"Net neutrality" refers to the principle that broadband providers should not limit the content and applications available over the Internet. Long a rallying cry of techies and academics, it has become one of the central pillars of the Obama Administration's telecommunications policy. The Federal Communications Commission's efforts to regulate the "onramp to the Internet" have attracted significant attention from the telecommunications industry and the academic community, which have debated whether the proposed restrictions violate broadband providers' First Amendment rights. But there is an additional constitutional implication of net neutrality that has not yet been sufficiently addressed in the scholarly literature: the Takings Clause. This article argues that under the Supreme Court's Takings Clause jurisprudence, the Commission's proposed net neutrality rules effect a permanent physical occupation of private broadband networks and therefore take broadband providers' property without just compensation. In essence, net neutrality would grant Internet content providers a permanent virtual easement across privately-owned broadband networks to deliver content to end-users. It thus would deprive broadband providers of the right to exclude others from their networks—a right that the Court's takings jurisprudence has repeatedly dubbed "one of the most essential sticks in the bundle of rights that are commonly characterized as property." At the very least, the Takings Clause issue raises a serious constitutional question regarding the Commission's authority to adopt net neutrality regulations without clear authority from Congress to do so. The Commission should therefore seek explicit Congressional approval before promulgating net neutrality rules, rather than continuing to freelance at the periphery of its regulatory authority.
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'Monologue' breaks silence at Michigan Capitol
LANSING, Mich. - A state lawmaker, who says she was barred from speaking in the Michigan House because Republicans objected to her saying "vagina" during debate over anti-abortion legislation, performed "The Vagina Monologues" on the Statehouse steps - with a hand from the author.
Eve Ensler, whose groundbreaking play about women's sexuality still packs theaters 16 years after it debuted, oversaw Monday night's performance by Democratic state Rep. Lisa Brown, 10 other lawmakers and several actresses.
Capitol facilities director Steve Benkovsky estimated about 2,500 spectators - women and men - watched the play in downtown Lansing from lawn chairs and blankets. Billed on Facebook as the "Vaginas Take Back the Capitol!" event, the combination play-and-protest included political signs and chants of "Vagina! Vagina!"
Ensler, who flew in from California, where she's overseeing production of her new play, said she was thrilled to be involved and likened the punishment meted out by the Republican leadership of the state House to "the Dark Ages."
"If we ever knew deep in our hearts that the issue about abortion ... was not really about fetuses and babies, but really men's terror of women's sexuality and power, I think it's fully evidenced here," Ensler told The Associated Press by phone Monday before arriving in Lansing."
Brown was barred from speaking in the House during the next day's session. House Republicans say they didn't object to her saying "vagina." They said Brown compared the legislation to rape, violating House decorum. She denies the allegation.


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Bill Clinton's parsing of the word is during a deposition on the Lewinsky scandal arguably became the low point in his presidency. A report on the Solyndra debacle issued Thursday by the House Energy and Commerce committee reveals a similar parsing of the word by the Department of Energy was responsible for the decision to subordinate taxpayers to the interests of private investors.
Solyndra received its first government guaranteed loan in September 2009. By late 2010, the company was running out of cash and facing the possibility of bankruptcy. DOE agreed to restructure the loan in December but there was one sticking point. And OMB rule regarding Federal credit programs appeared to say that government interests should not be subordinated to private interests. In order to restructure the loan for Solyndra, DOE would first have to find a legal rationale to get around the existing rule.
In early January 2011, lawyers at Morrison & Foerster were Department of Energy outside counsel. They held several phone meetings with lawyers for Solyndra about the legal rationale for subordinating the government's first position loan to that of private interests willing to help keep the company afloat. In first position, the government (aka the taxpayers) would be repaid first in the case of bankruptcy, but if the government subordinated its loan to outside investors, they would be paid off first in the event of failure and the government would get whatever was left.
At issue was OMB Circular No. A-129 (Revised) which "prescribes policies and procedures for managing all Federal credit programs." Section II of the OMB circular is explicit about subordinating loans to other lenders "The Government's claims should not be subordinated to the claims of other creditors, as in the case of a borrower's default on either a direct loan or a guaranteed loan. Subordination increases the risk of loss to the Government, since other creditors would have first claim on the borrower's assets." According to Thursday's committee report, the DOE rationale for ignoring this was based on its interpretation of the tense of the language:
The legal theory advanced by DOE in these drafts is the same theory Ms. Richardson explained to OMB during the conference call. In short, DOE viewed the prohibition on subordination as a "condition precedent to the issuance of a loan guarantee" and not a "requirement that the guaranteed loan may never be subordinated, or as a restriction on the authority of the Secretary following the issuance of a loan." DOE based its interpretation of the subordination provision on its placement in the statute and the "plain meaning of the words." DOE focused on the word "is" in the subordination provision and argued that because the provision was stated in the present tense — "the obligation is not subordinate to other financing" — it applied only at a "single point in time."
This interpretation of the law, that the tense of the memo indicated DOE was allowed to subordinate any time after the origination of the loan, was not shared by the Treasury Deptartment which told DOE it should refer to the matter to the Deptartment of Justice unless it had some legal justification of which Treasury was not aware. However, DOE declined to do that and instead relied on its own unique interpretation of the statute.
After Solyndra declared bankruptcy in 2011, Secretary Chu was called to testify on the justification to subordinate before Congress. Keep in mind that all of this is based on the meaning of the word is:
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The three main theories of jurisprudence are analytical jurisprudence, normative jurisprudence and critical theories of law. These three categories ask questions of law. They determine what it is, what its purpose is and the best answer to these questions, according to the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.Continue Reading
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Tools Showreel
This reel is an overview of all of the tools that I've created during my time working at Frontier Developments. Please find a brief history and description of each tool in some detail below.
Animation Inspector
Around the end of every project, I found myself writing a series of reporting scripts to quickly track down animation hot-spots that were taking up too much memory, missing from overlays, weren't being used and anything else that would cause problems shipping the game.
I decided to consolidate all of these reports into a single tool that scanned a given directory for animations and displayed them in a searchable, filterable tree format.
As it scanned each animation, it extracted basic data such as the length and original creator but then it went on to search the game directory for any occurrences of that animation, how they were being built in the game resource structure and any files with related naming.
The resulting tool allowed us to track down a myriad of queries and potential errors quickly and efficiently without having to manually trawl through potentially hundreds of files.
Animation Mirroring
Our team was presented with a scenario where we needed to generate flipped versions of our animations for cases where characters were holding hands. We wanted to be able to mirror the animations in a way that preserved the link between the two rigs.
The result was this simple Animation Mirroring tool. It works in two passes; in the first it stores all the attribute data for each controller in the rig, as well as any constraints in place. This data is then iterated over, inverting the relevant values, creating the mirrored animation curves. The pre-existing constraints are re-reacted on the mirrored controllers in the final pass.
Batch Exporter
On every game I've ever worked on there's always been parts of the pipeline that would benefit from being automated. I found myself making bespoke exporters over and over for all different kinds of assets and processes, eventually I decided to unify this into a single, adaptable tool.
Batch Exporter was developed from the ground up to be a completely dynamic vessel for any kind of process you wanted to automate.
The team's technical artist or tools programmer can create new actions for the Batch Exporter by creating a single class in the tool's file structure which defines the job's required attributes, pre-export, export and post-export methods.
Each attribute is supplied with a self-validation method and error-logging method with a set of base-checks inherited from the Attribute base class.
The structure of the tool is designed so that the UI is divorced from the underlying code, which allows you do create export jobs in code without running a GUI Maya session.
Details of the export are stored in the Maya scene in JSON format, making re-exporting easy for the next user to inherit the file.
Template Jobs can also be created, which can contain multiple steps in a pipeline - for instance; Export Model, Export Collision Mesh, Export Animation; Create Thumbnail; Append Item to Database; Generate Prefab File for Item...
This reduces many hours of manual wrangling into a one time set up, and then a single button press from then on.
Cinematic Wizard
Exporting assets for an in-game cinematic can create a lot of busy work for an animator when it comes to exporting to engine.
The manual process for this involved selecting the objects to export, adjusting the timeline to the required range, picking an export path, naming the file and finally exporting and checking the results. These steps would have to be repeated for every character and prop in the scene and every shot in the cinematic.
Making this into a wizard would make things rather more manageable and save a lot of wasted time that could be spent on animating or iteration.
The wizard detects all of the actors in the scene and creations selection sets from them, detects camera cuts and generates shot-ranges and then allows the user to pick a single path to export to and the naming is generated automatically to match a pre-defined convention.
At the end of the wizard, the user can edit the parameters before final export.
In the future, I'll make this a plugin for Batch Exporter so that the final data is stored in the generic animation format.
Find Nodes
Maya does an excellent jobs of letting you see most things in the scene with the Outliner, but sometimes it can be difficult to find very deeply hidden nodes or to just quickly filter by a string.
Inspired by Spotlight-style search bars, I developed Find Nodes to solve this problem.
It's a simple interface that can be docked in Maya's interface and lets you quickly find and select any object in the scene, even the weird ones like "time1".
G-Force Analyser
Sometimes animation needs to be very accurate, to the point of needing to know just what the G-Forces are being applied to an object in motion.
This tool lets you pick a point in a scene and by analysing it's positional delta across the duration of the animation, creates some lovely graphs displaying Acceleration, G-Forces, Height and Speed.
Grid UV Layout
Maya's UV editor lets you align UV's to columns, or rows, but not a whole selection of UV's at once! This is something our artists wanted to do.
Interpreting a selection of UV's as a grid turned out to be a little more difficult than I first anticipated. The solution involved getting the position of every selected vert and "drawing" a cone above them in turn, to see what other positions fall within that cone. From this you can sort the UV's into rows and columns and sort them positionally.
The average vertical and horizontal positions are used to arrange the UV's into a pleasing grid shape.
Icon Maker
During the development of one of our projects we needed to be able to create icons for several hundred small building pieces and scenery items. Rendering each one in turn by hand wasn't practical, so I looked into automating the process.
The tool needed to open each Maya file in turn, create a default lighting setup position the camera and render a single square image.
The most difficult part of the tool was in creating a camera that correctly framed the object to be rendered. This was done by gathering information from the scene about what needed to be rendered (only mesh that will be exported for in-game) and then collecting the positions of all the verts in these models.
I then created a camera, rotated to a uniform angle, and using the positions I'd gathered and rather a lot of maths I triangulated the distance I'd need to move the camera back along it's Z axis to perfectly frame the item, plus a small percentage extra for margin. Why didn't I just use Maya's "frame selection"? It wasn't accurate enough, I needed the framing to be pixel perfect every single time so that the resulting icons would be perfectly uniform.
The tool gives the artist the option to create a single icon, or to traverse a whole folder of Maya scenes creating thumbnails.
Jumbo Render
Modern hardware rendering has come a long way in recent years and it's now common practice to use Direct X 11 shaders in Maya's Viewport 2.0 so that you can more closely see how your model is going to look in-game before you export.
The downside of this, is that when it comes to producing large renders for promotional purposes, all of your materials need to be remade with software-renderer-friendly shaders.
You can produce fairly large Hardware renders by default, but you soon reach a limit that your GPU cannot render above.
We needed to produce Hardware Renders that were in excess of 8k for large banners and so I needed to find a way of overcoming this limit.
I decided the best way was to find a way to break up the scene into small chunks, render them individually and then stitch them together in a final pass. The tool starts by working out how many rows and columns it will need to create all the pieces of the render and then goes about accurately panning the camera across, creating the renders. The camera itself doesn't move as this would cause distortion. Each frame is rendered at double resolution with only the middle 50% used, to prevent the SSAO vignette from creating visible borders.
The result is a tool that can create hardware renders at resolutions of 16k+, if that's what you want.
Layer Browser
Switching from Max to Maya means leaving behind a few features that everyone knows and loves. Luckily for us we can remake our favourites in Maya!
Layer Browser is a copy of Max's scene browser, displaying the contents of Layers in a simple tree format. The options to hide, freeze and move objects between layers is made simple with buttons on the front end.
This way of viewing the contents of layers proved so useful, we extended it to Object Sets and Materials also.
Layout Tool
Sometimes when you're building levels for a game, you just want to be able to quickly bring in objects from a library of separate models and piece them together in a new scene. This is why I made Layout Tool.
The tool is set up by scanning a folder of models, each one is loaded in turn and a uniform thumbnail is created. These thumbnails are presented to the user as a grid of buttons, which when clicked, immediately brings the object into the Maya scene for placement.
When building the interface, the tool also checks if the model's thumbnail is out of date or if there's a newer version of the model exists in version control. You're able to update both from the interface.
LOD Viewer
Creating LODs is an important part of game development, and being able to see how your LODs look when they switch models is important to a smooth transition.
For this reason I created LOD Viewer, a simple tool that allows the artist to scrub through all the available LODs in the Maya scene manually, or automatically pick a LOD based on the distance from the target model to the Maya perspective camera.
LOD distances can be imported form the engine's metadata format to ensure that the result matches that of the in-game effect.
Maniset Editor
Manisets are a simple proprietary file format that list all of the animations in a folder that need to be built by the engine's resource compiler, along with a bunch of flags inform how they get compiled.
Traditionally, these files are edited by hand but that presents a number of problems. Hand editing is slow, prone to errors and the user doesn't always have an encyclopaedic knowledge of the flags available to them and the syntax required to use them.
I made Maniset editor as a way to quickly generate and edit these files automatically, in an interface that felt as familiar as a text editor.
All of the available compiler flags are visible on the front end with pre-populated drop down boxes which intelligently suggest appropriate usages for these flags.
The tool supports multiple tabs, numerous formatting shortcuts (to keep it all tidy), undo/redo and a recently opened history menu.
Multipart Creator
This was a bespoke tool made for Planet Coaster.
It allows the artist to load a master character file (that contains all the mesh pieces that make up a crowd guest) and generates sliders to pick and choose which combination of meshes you want to make a character.
This was handy for making marketing materials, as well as looking for combinations of clothing that could cause problems when they went into game.
Pose Library
Pose Library was the result of a collaborative effort to create a tool that would allow the animators to store and share poses in a simple way. My main contribution to the tool was creating the matrix maths that allows for the pasting, mirroring and storage of poses as well as various expansions to the UI.
The animator can save any pose by selecting a single object in a character's rig and paste it back on another frame with a single click.
Various options are available for pasting, for instance you might want the pose exactly where it was previously in world space, or local to the position of the character now. You might even want to 'pin' part of the rig and paste the pose relative to that (like a foot in a walk cycle) or paste relative to another object.
The tool is capable of mirroring a pose in X, Y and Z (don't know why you'd ever mirror in Y) but rather than just flipping the rig's attributes, the tool does a complex comparison of the pose to the character's bind pose allowing for irregular and asymmetrical rigs to be mirrored.
All mirroring matrices are stored when the pose is saved, to reduce the time when the pose is pasted.
Version control integration allows poses to be quickly shared around a whole animation team.
Reference Manager
When working with a large scene with multiple references, such as a cut-scene, it can be useful to see at a glance which of these references files are out of date and need updating.
This tool scans the scene for any file included in version control and retrieves their status. Any items in the scene that are out of date can be updated and reloaded from the interface, ensuring that you're always working with the most up to date materials.
Snapshot Tool
This is another Max feature that we missed after we switched.
Snapshot tool simply combines a bunch of meshes and cleans up all the history and groups to leave you with a single, clean snapshot mesh of the selection.
Also, mostly for fun, I've added the "snapshot frames" functionality which will go along the timeline making a snapshot on each frame leaving you with a lovely 3D sculpt of your animation! Very useful for promotional materials or just nice desktop wallpaper.


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Fuel is one area where I am hugely lacking in storage. This would make a great start.
February 4, 2015
Liquid storage is an important aspect of emergency prep. Your fuel and water is safely stowed away with a NATO Wavian jerry can. These cans can be stacked and easily transported without worry of spill or contamination.
These Jerry Cans are EPA CARB Compliant
Jerry cans were engineered in the 1930s in Germany for easy, durable transportation of fuel. Made from pressed steel, these robust containers were designed for longevity and could infallibly double as a weapon, especially when full of its 20 litres or 5.3 gallons capacity. Weighing in at 9.46 pounds, the metal canister is superior to cheaper ranges of plastic gas containers or tanks, and you don't have to worry about BPAs leaching into fuel or other consumable liquid supplies.
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I got one of the 5 gallon Red Wavian Jerry Cans from Top Spec. about 4 to 5 months ago. I had several old US Style Jerry Cans but they were a pain to pour from without a USGI spout. I had an old French Jerry can (German style) from the 1950's and had used it a lot and always liked it to fill up my tractor and my old Jeep.. I saw the reviews on the Wavian Jerry cans and took a chance and bought it. Was tempted to buy a knock-off (fake) Jerry Can at a local Army Surplus Store for about $20 less than Top Spec. I am glad I got mine from Top Spec. This (Fake ) was thin walled, had and exposed raised seams and was spot welded. The new Wavian Can I have to say is on par with my 1950 French Military Jerry Can, maybe even better. Wavian Cans are built "Old School Tough". You will be hard pressed to ever wear one of these cans out. They will not leak!!! Great to taking 4 wheeling, easy to pour from too and will empty its contents quickly. The 5 gallon can may be to heavy for older folks or those with lifting issues, so I say go with the 2.5 gallon can. I have one of those 2.5 gallon cans too and it's made just as strong. I cannot stress how strong and well made these cans are. It is top quality. Don't fool with those Chi Com cans, you will pay more in the end when it splits and you lose all your fuel.
It would be a great addition to extend the range of my SUV after the SHTF! For those of you using varnish-supplying ethanol-add MARINE STABIL (the blue liquid) to keep fresh gas usable without gumming up your injectors.
What a great giveaway! Super useful for storing generator fuel.
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A great giveaway! Thanks for looking out for your customers.
I've started looking into long term gas storage and found that the Jerry Can is probably the best way to go, with the only other option being a plastic container which in most cases cost similiar to the Jerry. This would definately be a nice start to my fuel storage needs.
I don't have one but I do need one
Great giveaway. Have lots of things that need gas so having more (safe) storage is always a good thing.
Love to take advance of the low gas prices before the rise.
Hi! I would like one of these to give to a good friend of mine, it would be a great addition to his rock crawling Jeep!
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It's hard to find good quality these days. This thing looks solid and could take a beating.
That would look awesome on my Jeep.
As a retired Army Officer I can attest that if the specs are the real deal, you will have this can forever. Used these in desert conditions and sub-freezing Arctic cold. They'll withstand anything, except perhaps an IED!
Bought 4 5gal cans and 2 1 gal cans for chain saw and weed eater. Best cans I have found!! Fit under the bed cover if my tundra…and I love sticking to the CARB CZARS!!!!
I would use if for fuel storage.
Gas, water or whatever needed. Get some!
This will mount perfectly in my FJ for those long range trips. Thank you for the opportunity!
Looks like a fantastic product.
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Need this for either my truck or my dad's. Our current gas cans are nearly worthless.
Would love to keep one of these in my Jeep!
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I am developing a country property and desperately need a bunch of these for my equipment and for fuel storage. These are much sturdier and safer than the cheap plastic ones they sell at the big box stores. Being alone a lot with tractor, chainsaws, truck, generators and having to fetch fuel for everything these would certainly make me feel more comfortable in transit.
This sounds like a great product. Out of curiosity, who is the "Wavian" jerry can's namesake?
I have had my 1975 cj5 for 31 years. Would love to have one of these to install in the tub.
If you are looking for the best way in the world to transport, gas, keroseen, waste oil, the Wavian 5 gallon Jerry Can is the way to do it. I just got my 1948 Willys jeep fixed and these jerry cans are the best way to carry along extra fuel while jeeping in the woods. Remember "Rat Patrol" and all those jerry cans strapped to the Jeeps. The Wavian Jerry cans are the best sealed leak proof fuel cans you can find on planet earth. Regular plastic cans have a shelf life even when stored in the dark, they may give you 10-12 years of service tops if used on a reular basis. And who has $100-$125 to buy one of those new plastic USGI fuel cans. The half wore out ones at the army/navy stores are close to 50 buck if you could even find one. You will be using these jerry cans 25 years from now or longer. I like the fact that I can take these cans to the gas station, fill them up, lay them down in my trunk, drive home, not a drop leaked or spilled. Old plastic cans will leak on you more often than not, sloshing gas down the side of the can or lose (heaven forbid) the cap, good luck finding a replacement cap. The container companies have changed the threads on the caps, nothing interchanges anymore. No caps to loose on the Wavian cans. Buy quality the first time, saves you money in the end.
I'd use it as a secret cache storage.
Thanks for the opportunity to win. I'll use it for back country trail running
Awesome cans well worth the price
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Absolute top quality can. Nothing but the best when life may depend on it.
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- Lovebirds
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- Relaxation Bliss
LanguageEnglish, Hindi, Konkani, Marathi
AltitudeAt Sea Level
Time zoneIST (UTC+5.5 hours)
Exotic beaches, palm fringed coastlines, beautiful landscape, a happening nightlife, peace and tranquillity—that's what a holiday in Goa has in store for you!
You will like
- Beaches
Beautiful ones, and Goa has lots of them! You will fall in love with the endless scenic coastline of Goa.
- Churches
Connect with your spiritual self or admire the immaculate architecture. The churches in Goa are not just of religious significance, they're also archaeological marvels.
- Cruises
Boat cruises in Goa are a must-do! An evening full of fun and frolic on the cruise is an experience in itself.
- Parties
The fun never stops in Goa. Enjoy night-long beach parties with thumping music to get you grooving.
- Cuisine
Connoisseurs will get addicted to the delectable Konkan delicacies. Enjoy the most tempting seafood at seaside shacks. Wash it down with refreshing colourful cocktails.
- Water Sports
This one is for the adventurers. Goa's beaches showcase some of the most exhilarating water sports.
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- Humidity
Located along the coast, Goa experiences a year-round humid climate, which may not go down too well with travellers who are not accustomed to living in humid conditions.
- Excessive Commercialization
Like most popular tourist destinations, Goa has also undergone a wave of commercialization. While some might look at this as progress, this rapid growth also needs better infrastructure.
Describing It
Think of Goa, and think of a coastal retreat with sights of gleaming sands and azure waters with a shimmering sun in the backdrop. A lush green landscape edges the golden coastline, which overlooks the scintillating seas in the beach capital of India. Although the smallest state in the country, Goa is one of the nation's biggest tourist destinations.
Tourists typically know Goa as North and South Goa; the former being the place to be if you're looking forward to a "happening" holiday, and the latter, if you need a more relaxing respite from your hectic lifestyle. Whether you're planning a family holiday, a quick weekend getaway with friends or looking to spend some cherished moments with that special someone, Goa has all the ingredients for a perfect holiday recipe.
With stunning natural beauty and vibrant cultures, Goa's inner beauty isn't hard to see. More than sun-drenched beaches and Rave parties, Goa's friendly people, great food, historical buildings and cosmopolitan nature are ever-delightful.
While one facet of Goa is the tireless insomniac revelry, the other is a laid-back, old-world charm that Portuguese brought along in the 17th century. The churches, bungalows and cafes will excite you no less, if no more than sipping a refreshing drink by the beach. Old Goa has its own appeal, and it never fails to entice. Showered with numerous beaches facing the majestic Arabian Sea, Goa has more than enough to make you fall in love with it. Go Goa!


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Le Manoir du Bourg is a stunning 16th century property of three houses set around a courtyard within an enclosed private garden with a secure heated swimming pool. The properties provide luxury accommodation for families, groups of friends or individuals looking for something a little bit special. When booked as a whole the property is ideal for those requiring privacy, without being too isolated. Each house has a fully equipped dining kitchen, modern bathrooms, individually designed bedrooms, satellite TV, DVD, wireless internet connection, BBQ's and outside seating area for alfresco dining. There is an outdoor play area for children and a covered games area with table tennis, l and a pool table. Cots and equipment for young children are available on request. We are in the village of St Helen. It's just a minutes walk to get your bread in the morning. Our heated pool is in an enclosed area and we have electric gates to the property making it a safe place for little ones. We have a children's room with a flat screen TV and children's DVDs together with games and books it is a great place for them to chill out. The zoo and aquarium are great places to visit. Our local beach even has its own resident seal. There is much to see and do. It makes Le Manoir a perfect place for a happy and relaxed holiday. Special interest and shorter breaks arranged subject to availability. Please view our website www.manoirsthelen.com. Have a look at our special price for 30th June - 7th July and 21st - 28th July.
3 French Style Houses - With Large Swimming Pool And Beautiful Grounds. - Le Manoir (Sleeps 12. 6 Bedrooms)
- Chateau / Country House
- Bedrooms6
- People12
- Bathrooms4
- Separate WCs0
- Min. Stay1 - 7 nights
Joan crompton
- Response rate:
- 90%
- Response time:
- within one day
- Speaks
- English
- Calendar last updated:
- 16 Aug 2018
About Joan crompton
My husband and I moved to France 10 years ago and have been running Le Manoir since 2002. The testimonials and repeat bookings speak for themselves. We are in a good location. Close to Dinan, St Malo and Rennes. The beaches are unspoilt and the roads a delight to drive on. There is so much to do and so much to discover that your days can be as full or a quiet as you want them to be. The heated swimming pool is in an enclosed area. We have electric gates to the property which makes it a safe place for little ones. Come and stay and experience the delights of Brittany and Le Manoir du Bourg in St Helen.
Joan crompton purchased this Chateau / Country House in 2002
Why Joan crompton chose Saint-Hélen
We bought this property in 2002 and knew it would make an ideal holiday location.We are in the centre of a small village, St Helen, yet we are very close to Dinan with its many restaurants, shops and leisure activities. Dinard , about 30 minutes away, is on the coast and has an airport serviced by Ryan Air. The picturesque town of St Malo is about 30 minutes away and is the closest ferry port to Le Manoir. The capital, Rennes, is about 30 minutes away. So we are in a great location. The beaches are quiet and unspoilt. Our local beach even has its own resident seal that is often seen swimming with the children. Its a great place for walking and cycling. We have a tennis court adjacent and a fishing lake just a few minutes walk away. Its just a minutes walk to get your daily bread.
What makes this Chateau / Country House unique
Each property is furnished with style and taste. They provide luxury accommodation for families, groups of friends or individuals looking for something a bit special. Each house had a fully equipped kitchen, modern bathrooms and individually designed bedrooms, Satellite TV, DVD, wireless internet connection. Each house has its own outside seating area and gas BBQ for alfresco dining. The heated pool is in a safe, enclosed area. There is an outside play area for children and a covered play area with pool and table tennis.
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
- 6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12
- There three double bedrooms, one room with children's bunk beds and tow twin bedded rooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1Toilet, Shower Enclosure
- Bathroom 2Toilet, Shower Enclosure
- Bathroom 3Toilet, Shower Enclosure
- Bathroom 4Toilet, Bath with Shower
Location Type
- rural
- village
- Family
- Historic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Self-catering
- FireplaceLarge open fireplace
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & UtensilsWell stocked
- Dishwasher
- KitchenFully fitted
- Microwave
- OvenRange cooker with electric oven
- Pantry Items
- RefrigeratorLarge fridge with freezer
- HobRange cooker with gas hob
- Toaster
- Child's Highchair
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 12 people
- Ping Pong Table
- Books
- Game Room
- Games
- Music Library
- DVD Player
- Pool Table
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television
- Video Library
- TerraceEach house has its own dedicated outside seating.
- GolfWithin close proximity of several of the region's championship golf courses. Ideal for walking, cycling. Tennis court adjacent.
- Garden
- BarbecueCharcoal barbecue
- TennisTennis court adjacent
Pool / Spa
- Communal Pool
- Heated Pool
- Outdoor Pool
- marina
- bay
- churches
- cinemas
- forests
- live theatre
- botanical garden
- museums
- playground
- restaurants
- theme parks
- water parks
- zoo
Leisure Activities
- horse riding
- scenic drives
- walking
Sports & Adventure Activities
- jet skiing
- cycling
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- equestrian events
- sailing
- snorkelling
- swimming
- tennis
- wind-surfing
- Notes on accommodation: The houses are beautifully decorated throughout in a contemporary French style. Internal shots can be sent on request.There is a large separate utility room is situated in the grounds for use by all guests with washing machines, dryers and airers. Leisure Entertainment and Equipment is also provided: TV - Satellite or Cable. CD Player. DVD Player. Books. Games. Table Tennis. Outside: The property has a secure 30 ft heated swimming pool in the grounds with a drinks area offering a welcome change from the beach. Also, each house has its own barbecue and seating. The gardens are large with a play area for the children with swings, an ideal haven for them to play safely. Sun Loungers. Patio Furniture. Barbeque. Tennis Racquets. Cycling.
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Stunning houses and gardens
We had an amazing holiday at Le Pigeonnaire and cannot recommend it highly enough. The house, grounds and pool were simply stunning. From the very first moment we arrived, Derek and Joan, made us feel so welcome and at home, nothing was too much trouble! The location is great and there are lots of lovely places to visit within a short drive.
Perfect House, Perfect Location & Perfect Owners
We had an amazing holiday at Le Puits and cannot recommend it highly enough. The house, grounds and pool were simply stunning and we had such an amazing time. The house is very spacious and decorated in a lovely traditional French style, it had everything you need for a great holiday. We went with two small boys aged 20 months and 4 years and they absolutely loved every minute, particularly the pool. From the very first moment we arrived, the owners, Derek and Joan, made us feel so welcome and at home. The location is great and the house is very close to some lovely towns such as Dinan, Dinard and St Malo and there are plenty of places to visit - the zoo, aquarium, lots of beaches etc. We have already recommended Le Puits and the other houses (Le Manoir and Le Pigeonnier) to lots of friends and family and we are planning to return again next year.
Beautiful gites in the fabulous Cotes d'Amor
Our first visit was made delightful by Joan and Derek. The properties are beautiful and well maintained. Situated in quiet countryside near the historic town of Dinan - well worth visiting, also close to St Malo, Dinard and the Cotes d'Emeraud with its fantastic beaches. Safe and secure grounds for young children. Lovely pool and garden for older children to relax. We will be back!!
Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to have you, and your family stay at Le Manoir. We look forward,to your return visit.
Another fantastic stay
This was our second trip to Le Manoir, and we stayed in Les Puits this time.
First and foremost; Derek and Joan are superb hosts and are on hand to help and advise on anything (even answering to a small toddler banging on their door at 7.30am...). Les Puits is a great house; beautiful and has all you need. The grounds and excellent swimming pool are very will maintained and great for kids. Each house has its own private space around the courtyard - so you can keep to yourself or be communal if you want. The shared pool table is fun and the dedicated kids room is brilliant.
The area is stunning and offers plenty to do and see. Recommend the beach at Saint Cast (Pen Gwen) and eating at the viaduct in Dinan and Le Cale at Mordreuc.
Thanks Joan and Derek - see you again.
James, Hannah and Evie.
Wonderful stay and hosts
We had a lovely stay at le Manoir we were a group of nine friends
Hosts Joan and Derrick were lovely very helpful and available
Property was as advertised, well maintained the kitchen was well supplied Brittany had many places to visit, be prepared for rain I would definitely recommend for families and friends
Absolutely everything you could ask for, and more!
Simply amazing. We stayed in Le Puits for one week wished we'd booked for two! Joan & Derek made us so welcome and the whole property is stunning. Spotlessly clean with well equipped kitchen. Waking up to birds singing and church bells ringing was so relaxing. The kids have their own "Kids only" play room/ TV room which they loved. There's plenty to do and see in the area, Dinan is beautiful and driving and parking are easy too. Would thoroughly recommend La Manoir you won't be sorry booking this one, but book early, some guests book year after year! We all loved everything about it.
Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to have you stay with us at Le Manoir. We look,forward to your return visit.
Special interest holidays:
Dinan is located in the Cote d'Armor region only a twenty minute drive from The Corsair City of Saint-Malo, a Ferry Port which has frequent crossings to and from the South Coast of England and the Channel Islands.
Dinan is one of the finest of all Brittany's Towns of Artistic and Architectural Interest (Ville d'Art et d'Histoire) and it has lost none of its medieval charm.
If there are such things as magical towns where history is omnipresent, then Dinan surely merits to be counted among the number. It is one of Europe's most exceptional towns.
West of Dinard begins the lush green of the Cote d'meraude and the magnificent cliffs and beaches along the northern shore of Brittany.
The coastal seaside resort Dinard is only a short drive through rolling country-side and woods.
West of Dinard begins the lush green of the Cote d'meraude and the magnificent cliffs and beaches along the northern shore of Brittany.
Take spectacular walks by the sea with delightful views of many charming small islands off the coast. There are numerous fishing ports and abundant oyster beds.
Nearest Town - Dinan 4 km (approx). Nearest Airport Dinard 10 km (approx).
Nearest Ferry Port St Malo 20km (approx). Car required.
Activities within 20min drive of the property:
Surfing. Wind Surfing. Fishing. Wine Tour. Outlet Shopping. Theatre. Tennis. Golf. Hiking. Mountain Biking. Horse Riding. Walking. Local Water Sports. Water Skiing. Jet Skiing. Snorkeling. Scuba Diving. Sailing. Swimming (indoor pool).
Further Details:
Nearby are some of the region's most beautiful forests with spectacular walks around the lakes and within close proximity are several of the region's championship golf courses.
Fishing, horse riding and sailing are also within easy reach, as are some of the region's best restaurants.
Booking Notes: Bookings can be made via email, telephone or post. We take a 25% deposit at the time of booking the balance being payable 8 weeks prior to the booked dates Changeover Day: Our change over day is on a Saturday. Arrival time 4pm. Departure time 10am.


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Nexia BridgeFor a monthly fee, this little device will mastermind your home automation needs.
Hey. I'm Ry Crist here on CNET's appliance testing floor to show you the Nexia Bridge from Nexia Home Intelligence. The Nexia Bridge is like the mothership for home automation in your house. Any product or device is compatible with it can be automated through the Nexia app or website. Basically the Nexia Bridge is like a router. If you take a look at it here it's got 2 ports, 1 for the power cable and 1 for the Ethernet cable. So right now this white cable is connecting us to the router here at our CNET office, and with that we're able to connect our appliances to it using different devices and automate them from the Nexia app and website. So if I pulled the Nexia app here on my phone I can use it just to turn this lamp on. I can dim it. I can make it nice and soft. I can control it however I want. It's really easy to do and it's very quick to respond as well. So we like this app quite a bit. Now of course I can't just dim the lamp using the Bridge itself. I have to plug the lamp into a dimmer module that's Nexia-compatible. So if you don't have any Nexia-compatible devices you're gonna need to buy those separately. The good news here though is that there are over 200 Nexia-compatible devices available for purchase so you've got a lot of options. Another key strength of the Nexia Bridge is its range. It uses the Z-Wave wireless network and that's a network designed exclusively for home automation. That gives it a range at about 60 feet to 100 feet. So we wanna test that out. We built a door right in the middle of our test floor right back there, and right now it's about 90 feet away. It's got Z-Wave Touchscreen Deadbolt built right into it so we can control it from the Nexia. So I pull my app right now and if I press the unlock button right here the door opens even from 90 feet away. One of the Nexia's best-selling points is its website. Once you log in, you'll have access to a whole array of features that are designed to give you complete control over your home automation needs. We've got this list of recent events which are all the things you've triggered, all the lights going on, and doors opening and closing. It also has this automation center and this is where you can create different automation setups where if the door opens the light comes on. If you've used IFT before it does than that. It's a lot like that. If this thing happens then that thing happens. Unfortunately you can't create these automated setups on the app. It has to be on the website and that's one of my big critiques here is that the app could be a little more powerful. Nexia charged $9 a month to use their services. If you're looking to automate only 1 light or 1 appliance it's probably not worth it to spend $9 a month. So is the Nexia right for you? Well, if you wanna get to home automation and you feel a little overwhelmed it's a really good option. At $59.99 it makes it very easy and accessible to automate a lot of different things at once all from 1 app. Thanks for watching. I'm Ry Crist for CNET.