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No one ever questions the value of analyzing tragedy, but skepticism about breaking down comedy is a strangely enduring prejudice. Blame E.B. White. "Humor can be dissected, as a frog can," he memorably groused, "but the thing dies in the process and the innards are discouraging to any but the purely scientific mind."
It's a nice joke, but considering the proliferation of hot takes, reporting and podcast chatter about comedy, he underestimated the interest. More important: That frog isn't so frail. The flourishing of debate and discussion about the art of humor, a distinguishing hallmark of the current comedy boom, actually represents a sign of artistic health.
In the past decade, there have been several superb history books about comedy, including William Knoedelseder's "I'm Dying Up Here" and Richard Zoglin's biography of Bob Hope, "Hope," but none will entertain comedy nerds as much as Kliph Nesteroff's THE COMEDIANS: Drunks, Thieves, Scoundrels and the History of American Comedy (Grove, $28).
Nesteroff is a former stand-up comic whose arcana-rich Twitter account has made him a popular online presence. His sprawling and savvy book should burnish his reputation. It's a serious history without a trace of self-seriousness, comedy's answer to Luc Sante's "Low Life."
His descriptions of legends are as blunt as backstage gossip; Ed Sullivan comes off as a dim jerk, and Jack Paar a virulent homophobe. His prose is often colloquial and punchy in a manner that matches the subject matter. "Dean Martin was a struggling crooner with a massive schnoz," begins a typical section.
While he leans more on history than on criticism, Nesteroff does nicely evoke the distinct styles of long-ago comedians, often by making the most unlikely connections. He says the under-the-breath delivery of Bert Williams, the most famous black star of the 1920s, was like that of Jim Gaffigan, a popular, family-friendly star today.
Nesteroff stuffs his chapters with obscure trivia and arguments that challenge common wisdom. Did you know that the Mafia, according to one source, was responsible for the term "stand-up comic"? Or that Buddy Hackett was known as the dirtiest comic in the business? Nesteroff punctures the myth that getting booked by Johnny Carson on "The Tonight Show" would make your career; calls the Catskills scene overrated; and makes a persuasive case for the greatness of Shecky Greene, who has become shorthand for a kind of outdated Vegas style. His book also reveals his strange preferences, among them a rather cursory appreciation of the legacy of Steve Allen, the first host of "The Tonight Show." This is no traditional history, and Nesteroff's oddball passions can send him down some strange tangents, like a rather long consideration of whether Groucho Marx took LSD.
The book's thematic obsessions reflect an unsentimental, raised-eyebrow sensibility. Nesteroff never misses a chance to point out how a comic stole jokes — you finish this book wondering if any great comic wasn't a thief — and the way he traces the influence of advertising and the fear of technology on the evolution of comedy is fascinating.
But Nesteroff's real bias is toward the lost star and the overlooked gem. Instead of dedicating space to Joan Rivers and Phyllis Diller, he focuses on Jean Carroll, a female comic who predates them both. Everyone knows Don Rickles, but what about Jack E. Leonard, the insult comic Rickles supposedly stole his act from? Nesteroff not only reminds us of these artists but follows them to their often sad and lonely ends. Through his elegiac attention, these forgotten comedians become almost romantic figures, the stars of a secret history of laughter.
If the comedy boom of the 1980s had a major advantage over the current one, it may have been the cartoonist Gary Larson. No one has replaced the brilliance of "The Far Side," the one-image strip that delivered reliably inspired one-liners along with clever absurdist images. Fans will, however, find some solace in Judah Friedlander's collection, IF THE RAINDROPS UNITED: Drawings and Cartoons (Hachette, $16.99). The work is dirtier and nowhere near as artistically assured, but Friedlander's skewed jokes evoke that landmark comic's better than any strip does today.
Friedlander is best known for his role as the nerdy writer with a signature baseball cap on "30 Rock," where he played a soft-spoken version of his longtime stand-up persona, a preposterously confident buffoon dispensing self-aggrandizing advice, political solutions and a bizarre brand of self-help. His nickname, often plastered on his shirt or cap, is World Champion.
So it's something of a surprise to find this new work so whimsical, sly and modest. In rough illustrations that appear to have been dashed off on a bar napkin, he creates little cracked worlds with a simple image and a few words. These are silly jokes with a hint of the macabre, like the rabbit running across a field with the skeleton of a human foot for good luck around his neck. Another drawing reveals a man in a sink covered in plates, a fork stuck through his hand, with the caption: "Then one night, the dishes did Jeffrey."
George Carlin did not have a cartoonish onstage persona, but he did manage the feat of becoming one of the greatest and most prolific comedians of all time without ever letting the audience really get to know him. His work was cerebral, rarely delving into his personal life, which makes the sensitively observed portrait A CARLIN HOME COMPANION: Growing Up With George (St. Martin's, $26.99) — written by his daughter, Kelly Carlin — seem like an introduction to an old friend.
It offers a history of his career and his life from the perspective of a devoted but cleareyed daughter, but is most interesting as a character portrait.
Carlin was a provocative radical onstage in several different eras (in the 1980s, I once saw him tell an abortion joke that made two rows of a crowd exit; he seemed pleased), but here he comes off as a loving family man sometimes conflicted about his own obsessive work ethic.
Apart from the drugs and the fame, the Carlins' home life, full of domestic spats and money concerns, appears remarkably mundane. Kelly writes about the family dynamics unblinkingly, and while the book is clearly a deeply felt love letter to her dad, there are hints of the dark side of being raised by a celebrity truth-teller. When she sees her father praise her to Jay Leno, she writes: "That's when I knew for sure that he was so proud of me — because he said it on TV."
Outspoken conservatives have long been a minority in comedy, particularly in the mainstream media, which provided an opportunity for P.J. O'Rourke, who for decades cornered the market for prominent right-wing humorists. His status might have made him defensive, because if his wry essays have a mission statement, judging by the over-800-page collection THROWN UNDER THE OMNIBUS (Atlantic Monthly, $30), it's this: Starchy Republicanism is really, really fun.
O'Rourke began this project at National Lampoon, the comedy magazine that became the farm team for the original "Saturday Night Live." He was editor in chief during the Carter administration and, in the spirit of contrarianism, wrote about a political type he called the "pants-down Republican" (later rebranded as the "Republican Party Reptile") who "look like Republicans and think like conservatives," but "drive a lot faster and keep vibrators and baby oil and a video camera behind the stack of sweaters on the bedroom closet shelf."
Once he left the Lampoon, O'Rourke became a frequent writer for Rolling Stone and The Atlantic, where his essays and foreign dispatches positioned him as a kind of gonzo William F. Buckley. In his yarns, liberals were always aging, tedious and boring. He might lash government for waste and inefficiency, but "the real problem," he writes, "is that government is boring."
For O'Rourke, who repeatedly reminds his reader of his old beatnik days, there appears to be no greater sin. The problem with the news media isn't a liberal slant. It's dullness. O'Rourke can explain anything by a careful accounting of its fun, including the American Revolution ("Their beef with Triple George?" he writes of the colonists. "He was no fun") and the Cold War. The Russians "may have had the soldiers and the warheads and the fine-sounding ideology that suckered the college students and nitwit third worlders," he writes, "but we had all the fun."
O'Rourke packages his "Bill and Ted" worldview inside a florid, often witty style that apes Robert Benchley more than a talk radio host. But make no mistake: He's the antecedent of today's television populists, not to mention the red-state phenomenon Larry the Cable Guy. His best comic essays lean, at heart, on politically incorrect jokes and xenophobia. His travels abroad inevitably lead to confirmation of Ugly American stereotypes. The French are snooty. And the Koreans, wouldn't you know it, they really do all look alike.
His funniest work was in the 1980s, when he employed the ironic pose of early "Late Night With David Letterman": Halfway serious, indulging in Cold War triumphalism while gently mocking it at the same time. "We're the big boys, Jack," he says in a burp of macho, knowing patriotism, "the original, giant, economy-sized, new and improved butt kickers of all time."
In recent decades, O'Rourke travels less and strokes his chin more, his style shifting from a jocular right-wing foreign correspondent to a novice public intellectual. He writes earnest explications of the economic theories of Adam Smith and belligerent defenses of the Iraq War. He makes fewer references to drugs and girls and more to W.H. Auden and Thoreau. That may be age or perhaps a sign of the times, since in the era of the Tea Party and Donald Trump, the backdrop of his comedy — that many assume conservatives are establishmentarian squares — seems outdated.
For at least one generation of Americans, Monty Python is the quintessential English comedy troupe, but it's often forgotten that one of its critical members, Terry Gilliam, grew up in Minnesota. In his very funny new book, GILLIAMESQUE: A Pre-Posthumous Memoir (Harper Design/HarperCollins, $40), a memoir as chaotic and irresistible as his animation, Gilliam plays up his outsider status, describing himself as the barbarian of the group, a counterweight to the Oxbridge-trained British wits. "They had a vacancy for an id," as he puts it.
Gilliam begins by confessing that he set out to make a refined coffee-table book, and it still has the look of a high-end production, with photography artfully integrated into the text and vivid graffiti scrawled on the volume's page edges declaring ME ME ME. But this book turned into more of an impressionistic autobiography full of gossip, pet theories and comedy influences. Gilliam has a good story to tell, since he has been something of a comedy Zelig, who moved from the vibrant underground comics scene in the 1960s to London, where he joined the seminal show "Monty Python's Flying Circus," and then to a Hollywood where he built a new reputation as the dark, imaginative auteur of eccentric fantasies like "Time Bandits," "Brazil" and "12 Monkeys."
Gilliam hung out in Harlem with Robert Crumb and was mentored by the Mad magazine editor Harvey Kurtzman. Gilliam is an undiplomatic name-dropper, which is exactly the quality you want in a Hollywood memoirist. He will tell you how he turned down Stanley Kubrick's offer to do animated titles for "A Clockwork Orange," and he nurses an amusingly bitter grudge against Steven Spielberg, whom he mocks multiple times — for, among other reasons, buckling under studio pressure on "E.T." and stealing a shot from "Brazil." His collaborators aren't free from ridicule either, particularly Terry Jones, who co-directed "Holy Grail" with him. He jokes that they did one Python reunion because of Jones's mortgage payments.
Gilliam is most articulate on his influences, including Disneyland, which he describes as a kind of artisanal theme park. His praise of the craftsmanship and imagination of its rides is even more effusive than Steve Martin's in his memoir, though as Gilliam gets older he comes to see the park's "subliminal Auschwitzness."
Gilliam got involved with Python through John Cleese, whom he met working on a satirical magazine, and he says the cultural differences could be an issue, since, as an American, he could miss the rest of the group's shared references. He also says he was simply not as verbal as the rest. "Some of the violence in my Monty Python animations would come at my frustration at not being able to express myself as clearly as everyone else," he writes. He adds that while Eric Idle liked the flamboyance of his work, Michael Palin and Terry Jones were slower to embrace him. But he does not go into detail on the making of sketches and movies. "If you want chapter and verse on the hour and day everything happened," he writes, "you'd probably be better off reading Michael Palin's diaries."
As it happens, Michael Palin's TRAVELLING TO WORK: Diaries 1988-1998 (Thomas Dunne/St. Martin's, $35), the third installment of his published journals, could do with fewer verses. It's a tome stuffed full of meetings with peers, gripes about critics and the kind of gossip that would never go viral. Palin comes off as Gilliam's temperamental opposite: thoughtful, amused, more superego than id. Palin discusses his movies with wry resignation, the kind of literary sighs that British actors have been making about Hollywood for ages.
Whereas Gilliam pokes fun at the Python industry, Palin discusses the group, and much else, with sober intent. Over the course of the decade covered in this book, Graham Chapman, one of the members of Python, becomes ill and eventually dies, and this is treated movingly. But even here, Gilliam steals focus. In one entry, he and Palin meet a sickly-looking Chapman not long before his death. In the aftermath, Palin describes an "air of doom about him." Then he segues into Gilliam's response, which is to point out that being the only homosexual and alcoholic member of Python was not enough for Mr. Chapman: "He wants to be the first to die as well!"


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BB - 188 for 6
BB won by 4 wickets
Thanks so much to Lady Kingsdown for hosting such a super and successful day at Torry Hill yesterday. Huge thanks also to all Brethren, Candidates and Guests that played, contributed and attended this fantastic event, being the inaugural inter BB match! With 50 excited spectators enjoying the entertainment - the rain held off, the pimms flowed, the food was amazing and the Dixie jazz band played on! Big thanks also Clare Annand for the amazing catering and bar and Howard Waters for a super wicket and all his invaluable help setting up!
BB narrowly beat the Chief's XI chasing down a tricky 187, losing only 6 wickets along the way. Congrats to Brother Cornwallis on guiding his team to victory and I am sure Brother Bax will seek revenge next year - catches do indeed win matches!

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What joy to wake up to stunning sea views, waves lapping at your tyres (D forgot the handbrake again!) and to be able to breakfast outside in the sun taking it all in. We really are absolutely making the most of every opportunity now, with the ferry booked for our return to the UK in June.
But for now and today it was on our bikes bikes and over to sample one of this island Pag's most famous things - cheese. We have had Pag cheese, or Paski Sir as it's known locally, twice before as a starter and we both loved the texture, slightly nutty taste and very slight saltiness. It's not a cheap date and as we cycled to the factory closest to our campsite and saw the small flocks of sheep and the terrain that they live on, we could understand why.
The island of Pag is also known for being quite moon like, with vast amount of rocks and boulders forming its foundations and therefore making farming very difficult. But as we know, sheep are as dumb as they look and are also very hardy and this cheese has been in production since the 18th Century and is rated as one of the world's top 10 cheeses. Why? Production traditions are still more or less continued and you won't see mass production, the flocks are small in numbers and the sheep are much smaller in size perhaps due to the conditions.
Another contributing factor is apparently due to their salty diet caused by the islands famous Bora wind which is strong, dry and covers the vegetation in salt dust when it dries after tumbling down to the sea. Most of the plants that do survive these harsh conditions are aromatic (lots of sage) as well again giving more flavour to the sheep's milk.
We spent a pleasant few hours in the factory and then having a lovely chat with a local 'lass' who worked in another cheese shop and gave us the full history, her father owning a flock of the Pag sheep so therefore first-hand knowledge. It's lovely to hear these stories especially when told so passionately and we came away armed with a good stock of the cheese, plus 2 little china sheep as well, just to add to our collection (and they say sheep are dumb!!)
It was with difficulty that we left our lovely little seaside spot and the island of Pag but onward we must go and this time inland to one of the islands oldest national parks - Piltvice Lakes.
The journey after our short but expensive ferry hop was the norm with me driving when crossing over a mountain range with cries of "OMG! Don't look down!" "Oh God I'm going to die" and my heart pounding away, with all kinds of thoughts of brakes failing, us tumbling over the edge haunt me - but thankfully it's Croatia, not Italy, and the road was in good condition ... and there weren't any maniac Italians drivers adding to my fear.
Once up we then drove through more surreal landscape that was very bleak, remote and almost Alpine-like as we made our way to the park. The final approach to the park was a lot like what I remember of Grand Canyon - a gradual but definite build-up of restaurants, hotels and tourist trappings.
The park is all about the lakes, some 16 that tumble into each other via a series of waterfalls and cascades and there are a series of walks that you can do around them all or some. The weather had turned on us slightly mid-week and of course it was worse here being higher and inland, so we delayed our visit until the Friday when the weather was due to be slightly better, us being fair weather walkers, plus we wanted to get the colours and the crystalline waters that a sunny day provides.
So we set the alarm (that being a shock sound for us) on the Friday morning and headed into the park to make the most of the day walking and to get ahead of the crowd, both of us wondering slightly what to expect from a lot of water and greenery, how amazing can it be?
Within about 100 feet and less than 10 minutes we were won over and as we made the walk via a series of stunning walkways over, around across the lakes and falls. We were, by the end, in total agreement that this was a truly awesome experience and all done so wonderfully by the Croatians apart from perhaps the slightly institutional-style eateries – but having said that a picnic would have added to the experience, had we not been too lazy to get one together this time!
Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
And so to Zagreb!
So, with our love affair with Croatia continuing and the falls not being far from the capital Zagreb, we decided to drive straight there when we had finished our walk and so we could get a full weekend 'Zagreb experience'. As ever, for big cities the nearest campsite was slightly outside the main action and as we approached - having by now stayed at quite a few really lovely sites in Croatia - our moods dropped slightly. No sight of old town or transport into town ... and a campsite that didn't look up to much at first glance to be honest. "Gets rave reviews" David kept repeating like a parrot as we approached!
With reception shut we made an inspection of the facilities starting with the bar and restaurant, as you do. Well the pizzas coming out, the restaurant looked and smelled divine and had us both drooling. The terrace had wonderful views over the lake. A drink was partaken in the downstairs bar, which again had a wonderful outside area, before I dragged David back to the van to have left over coq au van (yes I know its vin but van is the motorhome take on this dish!).
Saturday morning became sunnier again and David trotted off to register us and to get the lowdown on how to get into Zagreb central. By this time with its location, excellent bar and topnotch wash and toilet areas, we were already over our slight downer on arrival yesterday, this coupled with the excellent cycling and recommendations from the owner plus the high speed lift he gave us to catch the train into town, we were both totally in agreement about the rave reviews for Camping Zagreb.
Zagreb, another city, same things - cathedrals, museums, old buildings? Yes, but each has its own magic and Zagreb certainly does as well. The Dolac market was huge and packed with meats, smoked hams, amazing fruit and veg - but unlike so many other city markets it wasn't so much of a tourist stop and photo trap, with a huge amount of locals shopping and buying their daily groceries - good to see. The mini metropolis is great for strolling and people watching in the many cafes and bars. It's a mix of very modern and innovative but still slightly dated in other ways, an absolute pleasurable place. We have as usual eaten as much of the local fayre as we can, but for the Saturday we were drawn away from tradition by a lovely little Sri Lankan café called the Curry Bowl in one of the main strolling streets.
Zagreb by Night
The menu wasn't huge but very authentic to Sri Lanka and we both ordered full spiced dishes. Neither disappointed and we left very happy, very full and with hardly a dent in our lunch budget at just under €20 including drinks.
On the Sunday we tested out the cycle lanes and cycle friendliness with a 15K or so pedal back into town to visit an unusual museum – The Museum of Broken Relationships. Some of the last 16 months have been testing at times so this might not have been the best place for us to visit, but we survived the heartbreak stories and mementos, deciding however that if we were to go our separate ways after Croatia we would donate our Lonely Planet guides as our memento! Joking aside, the museum is unique, quirky and worth a few hours of your time ... better than a Barbara Cartland novel! A not-so-romantic chicken kebab from one of the street vendors set us up for our way back, before we hit the restaurant back at camp.
Another full week of surprises and delights gone in Cracking Croatia. Next week Easter by the sea before heading into Slovenia!
Keeping my options open after our visit to the Museum of Broken Relationships. Here with 'the strong and silent type'!!
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We recently spent three eye-opening nights in Las Vegas for the very first time. Las Vegas is a world-renowned destination full of glitz, glamour & casinos situated in the United States. We've put together a beginners guide to Las Vegas to help others who are visiting Las Vegas from anywhere in the world for the very first time make the most of their experience.
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Travelling To Las Vegas
Whether you're coming from a different state within the USA or from somewhere else in the world entirely. It's more than likely that you'll fly here. So, let's start our beginners guide to Las Vegas with some hints and tips about travelling around this vibrant city.
If you don't already have your flights to Las Vegas booked then I recommend using the Skyscanner widget above. We always use Skyscanner as an aggregate to compare the different flight prices by different companies. This should certainly help you in getting the cheap flights to Vegas.
McCarran Airport to Las Vegas Strip
The closest airport to the Las Vegas strip is McCarran Airport. Travelling from McCarran Airport to Las Vegas strip takes approximately 10 minutes in a car.
Depending on your time of arrival and the hotel you're staying in you could always go from McCarran Airport to Las Vegas Strip via public transport using the 108 or 109 bus before transferring onto the Las Vegas monorail or another bus.
Las Vegas Strip Monorail
The Las Vegas strip is connected with a monorail system. The monorail runs from the SLS hotel right down to the MGM Grand hotel. Running from 7am until midnight daily, with trains arriving every 6 to 8 minutes it's a great way to get around if you plan on visiting the Las Vegas Convention Centre, or like we are staying slightly outside of the Las Vegas strip (Westgate Resort)
Single tickets on the Las Vegas Strip Monorail cost $5 with 24-hour tickets available for $13. Children under the age of 5 travel on the Las Vegas Strop Monorail for free. Tickets for the Las Vegas Strip Monorail can be purchased online in advance or at one of the Las Vegas Monorail stations and unused tickets are valid for 365 days post-purchase.
Las Vegas Limo Rides
A popular way to see Las Vegas is in a limo. Various Las Vegas limo rides can be booked online in advance or upon your arrival into Las Vegas. Below are a number of reviews of different Las Vegas limo companies from Yelp.
Read L M.'s review of Presidential Limousine on Yelp
Read Mike Y.'s review of VIP Limousines of Nevada on Yelp
Read Dennise H.'s review of NTS Limo on Yelp
You can book any of these Las Vegas limo rides or check out other Las Vegas limo companies in advance by clicking on one of the links on the reviews above.
Las Vegas Car Hire
If you want to hire a car in Las Vegas then you can do so from the Airport or major locations throughout the strip. When hiring a car anywhere in the world we always suggest using a comparison website to ensure you get the best price possible – see the comparison widget below.
That said, unless you're planning on taking a trip out of Las Vegas maybe to the Gran Canyon or Los Angeles then I'd suggest against doing such a thing as everywhere within Las Vegas is in walking distance.
Las Vegas Hotels
There are hundreds of different hotels and rooms available in Las Vegas. When booking any hotel I always use the hotel comparison website Booking.com. They offer the widest selection of hotels and most competitive prices. Plus, once you've booked 5 trips with them you become a Genius member and become eligible for 10% off a selected number of hotels.
Airbnb Las Vegas Strip
If you're looking for something a little more homely. Then why not consider checking out some of the many Airbnb's in Las Vegas. Side note: If you're thinking of sub-letting your own home in Vegas ensure you comply with the laws, read more here.
Airbnb's on the Las Vegas strip is pretty impressive, for example, you can stay in this entire penthouse that sleeps 4 guests for just £15 a night!
Alternatively, enjoy an Airbnb private room in Las Vegas within this apartment. A 15-minute drive from the strip for just £23 a night. The apartment complex features; keyless entry, swimming pool, manmade sand beach, a gym and more…
If you're coming to Las Vegas as part of a large family or group then Airbnb's are a great way to save money, and stay together. There are plenty of Airbnb's in Las Vegas that accommodate 8+ people, and this home that sleeps up to 14 guests over 10 bedrooms is a great example of that.
Las Vegas Casinos
Las Vegas is what it is, thanks to some of the most extensive and lavish casinos you've ever seen in your life. This adult playground is a mecca for those who are looking to try their luck with hundreds of thousands of dollars being paid out every single day.
High Roller Casino Las Vegas
Inside the vast majority of the Casinos on the Las Vegas strip, you'll find a 'High Roller section'. Whether this is a high-stakes area or a dedicated lounge to casino club members. As you might come to expect, inside the high roller areas of any Casino the minimum wager for any slot or game will be higher.
Gambling should be fun. If you find yourself betting more than you can afford, or struggling then please do stop and seek help. In fact, maybe you don't need to go to the casinos to be a high roller… maybe you can be a 'higher roller' without any gambling at all…
Best Las Vegas Casino Rewards Program
Whether you're a regular to the Las Vegas Casinos or this is your very first time. You'll find yourself benefitting greatly from joining one (or more) of the Las Vegas casino rewards programmes.
M Life
With more resorts than any other hotel brand in Vegas, the best Las Vegas casino rewards program, in my opinion, has to be M Life by MGM Resorts. There are currently five different tiers within the M Life program with Noir (the highest) being invite only.
The benefits to the M Life programme include; priority access to valets and taxi, VIP access to selected nightclubs and bonus earnings on slots and with rewards on practically every dollar, you spend you can't lose!
Total Rewards
Total Rewards is the Casino rewards programme of popular hotel casinos including; Ceasers Palace, Flamingo, Planet Hollywood, Paris and more…
The number of reward points you receive will vary depending on how you spend your money on these resorts. With a spend on hotel rooms being $1 to 1 point, and casino spends being $5 to 1 point (subject to the casino game in question). Similar to M Life you'll find different tiers available with the highest tier being invitation only.
Total Rewards can be spent on a number of things within the selected resorts including; hotel rooms, free play on the casino, spa treatments, shows and more…
Las Vegas Food
Like the rest of the USA, Las Vegas has some amazing food options. There really is something here for all tastes, dietary requirements and budgets. We've broken down the various Las Vegas food options below to help you find the most suitable places to eat during your visit.
UberEats Las Vegas
For those of you who prefer getting your food delivered to your door, I have great news… UberEats is available in Las Vegas!
UberEats is a fantastic way to get some of your favourite food delivered directly to your hotel room door. We get McDonald's delivered when we're having a
particularly lazy work day New customers can get $5 off their first order (that's usually free delivery depending on location) by using our referral code: eats-cwhfj on check out.
Indian Food in Las Vegas
If you're looking for Indian food in Las Vegas then you're in luck. There are plenty of restaurants in Las Vegas, and plenty serving Indian cuisine.
The most highly rated Indian food in Las Vegas (according to TripAdvisor) is served at Mint Indian Bistro which is located just off the strip at East Flamingo Road.
Indian Buffet In Las Vegas
If you're looking for all you can eat when it comes to Indian food then why not check out one of the Indian Buffets in Las Vegas. This provides you with a great opportunity to try different Indian foods without worrying about whether you're going to like the meal choice or not.
Not to mention a great place to fill up on fuel for the rest of your day exploring the Las Vegas strip. Due to popularity, you'll find most Indian restaurants only offer buffets over lunch time. Our favourite of which is at Delhi Indian Cusine just off S Maryland Pkwy which is available for just $12.99 a person!
Halal Food Las Vegas
Las Vegas is also home to some fantastic Halal food, the most popular of which (according to TripAdvisor) is Marrakech Mediterranean Restaurant. Here you'll be able to dine on fantastic Halal food while you watch the authentic Moroccan dancers.
If you're looking for more affordable Halal food in Las Vegas then consider checking out The Halal Guys who have a Halal fast-food restaurant in Chinatown and inside of Ceasers Palace Food Court.
Read Justin C.'s review of The Halal Guys on Yelp
Lebanese Food In Las Vegas
There are a number of fantastic restaurants serving Lebanese food in Las Vegas. As we mentioned above, the Halal Guys is a popular choice. However, if you're after something a little different then why not check out Cleo.
Read Marcos D.'s review of Cleo on Yelp
Situated inside the SLS Las Vegas you can view the Cleo menu in advance online. To make things even easier you'll find that the menu has been split for dietary requirements should you need this.
Kosher Restaurants In Las Vegas
In our opinion, there's a real lack of dedicated kosher restaurants near the Las Vegas strip. The nearest is Simon & Joes is situated around 2 miles away on W Tropicana Ave.
As the Las Vegas strip is constantly changing and adapting we'd love to know if you recommend any Kosher restaurants in Las Vegas, preferably that are within walking distance to the strip.
Things To Do In Las Vegas Besides Casinos
While Las Vegas is a gambling mecca, there are plenty of things to do in Las Vegas besides casinos. Here's what we suggest you do in your time here;
Go Golfing At One Of The Golf Courses Near The Las Vegas Strip
One of the most popular things to do in Las Vegas besides the casinos is golfing. In fact, there are a vast number of golf courses within a 5-mile radius of the Las Vegas strip that you can visit during your time here.
Try Escape At Escape Room Las Vegas
Escape rooms continue to grow in popularity. Being the adult's playground that it is, Las Vegas has plenty of Escape Rooms to choose from. The best of which (based on customer reviews) is Escapology.
Escapology have Escape Rooms across America and in Las Vegas, they have multiple different 'game styles' to choose from meaning if you're local you can visit the attraction again and again.
Prices start from $35 per person and can be booked in advance online.
Walk The Las Vegas Strip
Below is our day walking the Las Vegas strip. We visited a number of major attractions including;
- M&M World
- Coca-Cola Store
- Hersheys Store
- Miracle Mile Shops
We also called in some of the casinos inside the hotels along the Vegas strip. However, there is plenty to do along here without including that.
Take A Day Trip To The Grand Canyon
A 250-mile drive from the Las Vegas strip you'll find the Grand Canyon. Where the rock matter found there dates back to approximately two billion years, and the nearly 300 miles of land hold around 70 different species of animals.
You can take an organised tour either via minibus or helicopter from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon. Alternatively, you can even drive to the national park and visit the national park yourself.
See A Show
There are shows for just about anyone in Vegas whether it's magic, dancing, singing or something else entirely. You'll find it all here.
The best place to see what shows are on during your visit to Vegas is online at the Las Vegas website. You can also use this website to book tickets for your chosen show in advance. Alternatively, if you're staying in a Las Vegas hotel then your concierge is likely to offer show tickets to purchase last-minute.
Visit The Neon Museum
The neon museum is perhaps one of my favorite museums in Las Vegas. Founded in 1996, the non-profit museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving and studying Las Vegas signs for educational, history, arts and cultural enrichment.
That's our beginners guide to Las Vegas. We hope we've answered all your questions (and more!) when it comes to visiting Las Vegas, of course, if you have any questions we've not managed to answer then be sure to leave us a comment below and we'll do our best to get back to you.


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"It was Friday night and all my friends were all partying. For some reason I was feeling kind of bad, couldn't get myself to go out, and decided to write a song instead. It was especially cold for a summer night and kind of felt like I was buried on a mountain. That feeling was the inspiration for the video as well: shutting out the world and creating something new."
—Alex Gruenburg
Well, this is good—a driving garage rock beat, a jangly surf rock guitar, a catchy melody in echoey harmony. You'd hardly think the Brooklyn band Best Behavior is bummed out at all.
We're pleased to premiere the video from the band's debut album Good Luck Bad Karma already garnering raves since its release last month. And as great a ride that "Buried at a Mountain" gives, it pauses in a bridge to wonder, "Why am I so low?" No worries, they get out of their own funk by speeding up the inquiry until they're slamming into the delirious chorus again.
The whole album was the result of a bad breakup and flurry of songs from band founder Alex Gruenburg, who recorded the whole thing himself and then rounded up the rest of the band, guitarist Jon Mann, bassist Alex Heigl, and drummer Chris Jimenez. Their label Money Fire Records says the young guys are inspired by Nuggets bands and the Kinks in particular—and that can't be bad.
So far Best Behavior has been selling out shows in Brooklyn, but soon they'll be doing the same thing all over, and judged via the fun of this video from Young Heart Productions and directed by Micah Weisberg and Bill Dvorak—that seems about right.
The vinyl version of Good Luck Bad Karma arrives in stores on December 7, 2015.
Best Behavior Facebook | Twitter | Bandcamp
Best Behavior Live:
9/16: Brooklyn, NY at Don Pedros
9/21: New York, NY at Elvis Guesthouse
9/23: New York, NY at Cake Shop (Money Fire Showcase)


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A stylish summer vacay just isn't complete without a statement beach bag. So we've rounded up our fave high street hold-alls ready for you to shop RN.
Beach bags are *major* essentials for a day by the sea.
Whether you're jetting off on an exotic holiday or are planning to head to a coastal location closer to home, you'll definitely need to invest in a holdall for your belongings.
Not sure what type of bag to go for? Don't worry! We've done all the hard work for you, trawling both the internet and the high street to find the cutest (and most affordable) designs around. Think pretty patterns, bold colours and chic fabrics.
We've also made sure the options in our gallery are super-practical. Considering the fact that you'll probably want to bring items including a towel, your swimsuit, sun cream, a book and sunglasses, you're going to need something with plenty of room. You might even want to pack a few snacks so you can enjoy a picnic on the sand. This means the majority of the beach bags we've found are sizeable totes. We think you'll fall in love with the summer slogan baskets by Mango and Revolve. But if you're not a fan of this shape, we've also got a few alternatives: East's drawstring design will help you nail this season's 90s trend while H&M's leopard print shopper will be the easiest thing to sling over your shoulder. TK Maxx's colourful canvas carrier is super-summery and will make a *major* statement as you relax by the waves.
After a classic beach bag? Zara's woven straw design will go with everything and Very's metallic number boasts just the right amount of glitz. We promise Barbour's striped piece will never go out of fashion. Plus, how perfect is the nautical look for the seaside?!
Still not sure what style to go for? Click through to see all of our favourite beach bags out there…
Rae Feather Basket Beach Bag, £135
Coming soon
Barbour Striped Beach Bag, £59.95
Bon Prix Tassel Bag, £22.99
East Drawstring Beach Bag, £35
H&M Leopard Bag, £24.99
Mango Basket Beach Bag, £35.99
Monsoon Sequin Beach Bag, £39
Monsoon Raffia Beach Bag, £45
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Primark Beach Bag, £7
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Revolve Straw Beach Bag, £157
TK Maxx Vacay Beach Bag, £9.99
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Very Metallic Stripe Bag, £15
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale in Philippines 2017
The last few months of the year are here and this is the time when every Filipino is in a celebratory mood! Adding to all the fun and cheer, you also have the massive online sales to help everyone prep up for the festive season and indulge in shopping sprees. If you love shopping, then this is the perfect time to draw up a wish list and bring home all that you have been wanting to for the whole. Whether it is that dream camera, latest mobile, or the red dress from your favorite fashion brand, or simply a home appliance – you can have it all this season with mega shopping events like the Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales.
What are Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale?
The Black Friday Sale and Cyber Monday Sale are popular online shopping events that originated in the USA. Observed on the weekend just after Thanksgiving Day, this three-day shopping fest has some of the best bargains that you can ever imagine. Although it all began in the USA, several other countries including the Philippines have started with this popular three-day event to lure buyers with unbelievable offers and discounts on almost everything, right from fashion to electronics! It is called 'Black' Friday because retailers are believed to rake in major profits during this period after suffering losses that were marked in 'Red' during rest of the year!
When are Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale in 2017?
The 'Black Friday' sale usually starts early hours or midnight of the Friday, the day after Thanksgiving and this day it is all set for November 24th, 2017. Most retailers open their stores early hours of the day and are open until midnight while online shopping sites like Zalora and Lazada, start their countdown to the shopping event a few days earlier, motivating buyers to shop best deals with various vouchers & best deals at Lazada Philippines. This sale often spills over to the weekend and goes on until Monday making another Cyber Monday Sale event, allowing people to continue with their shopping sprees! This year Cyber Monday falls on November 27th, 2017.
What to Expect During These Events?
With the mega shopping weekend approaching, you can expect some of the most unbelievable deals to come your way. If you are in the Philippines you can shop for some of the best personal care international and national brands as well as best Black Friday beauty sales to stock up on makeup, hair and skin care products. Right from electronics, gadgets, mobiles, tablets, fashion apparel, accessories, daily essentials and everything else, you can expect to get it all at lowest prices possible. Online as well as offline retailers plummet prices to set their cash registers ringing while adding to the fun of every shopper! Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals at Zalora PH will let you buy the latest fashion and newest trends needed to gear up for winter and Christmas!
How to Shop for Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
You need to be a smart shopper if you wish to make the most of these shopping events. Do your own research about various offers that every retailer whips up! Find out about best Black Friday offers for various products and go for the one that best suits your needs! Sign up with online stores to receive special offers like discount coupons and extra discounts. you can also download apps from all your favorite online stores and get exclusive offers as well. If you wish to make the most of this wonderful shopping extravaganza, then you need to keep your shopping list ready and head to your favorite shopping destination at the turn of the clock at midnight, November 23rd!


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The Mens Agile 6 Set Rucksack from Salomon is for days when you want to go for a longer run, ride or hike. Specifically designed for mid-distance endurance activities, it carries water and essentials, plus an extra mid layer or light rain jacket. A bag that lets you stretch out and stay hydrated and energized.
- Lightweight harness construction
- Adjustable twin straps
- Added stability
- 3D mesh facilitates airflow
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- Carry straps for helmets or poles
Born in the expansive French Alps, Salomon have specialised in making the finest outdoor footwear, clothing and equipment since their beginnings in 1947. They have a passion for progression, advancement and quality that shows in every piece.
Always looking forward, it is the drive and ambition of their designers and engineers that has enabled Salomon to stay at the forefront of innovation, whilst their elite athletes tirelessly test the kit until it is fine-tuned for every challenge. Salomon use only the best and most advanced materials, so you can be confident that in the field your kit won't let you down.


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thank you
Muay Thai training camps may not have similar workout routines, but they all focus on honing your mastery in the art. With a booming travel and tourism industry in Thailand, foreigners can now pitch the tent at a top-class camp due to their first-rate facilities and gym equipment. Most have a network of Thai fighters well-versed with the tradition and foreign languages such as English. For aspirant boxers, these camps come in handy due to their in-depth, grueling, and demanding training regimen. You can find a Muay Thai camp at a stone's throw distance from tourist hotbeds or locate them on their website online.
Training for Weight-Loss
Some Muay Thai gyms have carved out a niche in health offering weight loss regimen meant to optimize caloric expenditure. You can bring these programs into your travel agenda to blast away fat deposits for a healthier and fit body. Most of these gyms maintain a website where you can enroll in the health and weight-loss program together with accommodation long before the plane touches down. You will learn the ropes on Thai fighting techniques and healthy weight loss nutrition such as vegetables, fruits, lean meat, and a variety of exotic foodstuffs. Traditional Muay Thai workout regimens such as skipping rope, heavy bag work, group run, pad work, and ring fights push your cardio, help you burn more calories and strengthen your brain.
Body Weight Workouts for Full Body Oomph
Muay Thai body weight training boosts your overall strength and transforms you to a super gymnast. Coaches at these training camps inculcate fighting prowess to fighters using Olympic weightlifting, gymnastics, and resistance regimens. They will introduce body weight exercises fashioned to improve body strength. Focus on your body weight allows you to discover your pound-for-pound power. Technical training as a fight involves high-intensity exercises, risk-free and includes traditional skills to boost body strength and sharpen your Muay Thai skills.
Strength Training for Professional Fighters
If you travel to Thailand to increase strength for explosive power to ensure you don't gas out after a few jabs with your opponent, you'll need to join a Muay Thai training camp. The workouts enable you to build furious strength and power endurance as they synergize the neuro-muscular network, hormonal system, and cardiovascular muscles to improve their efficiency. Fighters get a continuous flow of ATP to their muscles to support their power expenditure. You can explore strength training workouts available at a Muay Thai gym website, but most fight-centered exercises include compound lifts, heavy weight lifting, squats, deadlifts, and overhead presses. Coaches will map out a regimen with recovery breaks, nutrition supplements, and meditation as the exercises take a heavy toll on your body.
Fight in the Ring
After you take the plunge at the Muay Thai training camp at www.suwitmuaythaigym.com and improve skill level, combatant power and agility, you can partake in the ring. Most gyms can arrange a friendly match with a formidable opponent, or you can fight high-level games at one of Thailand's cities. Muay Thai can improve your muscular and body physique, help boost your body's health by burning fat, and equip you with an art peculiar to Thailand.
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Divorcing couples often disagree on many of the critical points regarding the end of the marriage. Both spouses may have their own ideas about how to fairly divide assets and debts. It's also common to disagree about the best way to handle child custody, visitation and parental responsibilities.
Filing for child custody? Keep this in mind
There are many issues that can negatively or positively impact court proceedings when parents disagree about child-related matters either in divorce or as single parents. Child custody is a main concern for many New Jersey moms and dads. Anyone currently preparing to negotiate or litigate custody issues will want to consider several factors ahead of time.
Signs that mediation may be your best option for a NJ divorce
If you're considering a divorce in New Jersey, you likely have a lot of issues to consider. You may worry about the expense of a divorce and its potential impact on your children. Some people find the prospect of divorce so terrifying that they indefinitely delay the process, staying in an unhappy marriage for months or even years.
Jolie ordered to allow Pitt more parenting time
Many New Jersey readers are aware that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have faced off, several times, in court regarding custody and visitation for their six children. In fact, since the former couple divorced, it seems they have been unsuccessful at every turn in trying to resolve their parenting time disputes. The two were recently back in court, which resulted in a new ruling that Jolie must allow Pitt to see and/or communicate with his children without restriction.
Delaying divorce can lead to serious legal complications
Culinary icon Anthony Bourdain's recent tragic death shocked the world and left his friends and family members grief-stricken. As a celebrity, details of his personal life have often made headline news, such as the fact that he and his second wife had started divorce proceedings some years ago that were never finalized. The situation is evidence of the importance of acting in a timely manner when one wishes to legally end a marriage. New Jersey residents currently worrying about complications that may arise when divorce proceedings are delayed may want to follow this case.
Dr. Greg Lunceford raises property distribution issues in divorce
Most New Jersey residents would agree that having one's divorce plastered across news headlines would increase the stress of the situation. However, some people, including those who star on the reality TV series, "Married to Medicine," seem to be used to having their private lives made public, at least to some extent. Two of the show's stars, Doctor Greg Lunceford and his wife, Quad, are battling it out in court regarding property distribution issues and other divorce-related matters.


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Keppel REIT
Business as usual
■ 4Q/FY18 DPU of 1.36/5.56 Scts was slightly below our projections.
■ Slight dip in committed portfolio occupancy; positive rental reversion.
■ Maintain Add with an unchanged TP of S$1.34.
Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT SP)
A solid start; our preferred retail play
FCT's 1Q19 DPU of SGD3.02cts, up 0.7% YoY, was led by improved occupancies across all assets and a +6.9% rental reversion, driven by strong leasing momentum at Causeway Point and further entrenchment of Changi City Point as an outlet mall. Following in-line results with our estimates, our forecasts and DDM-based TP of SGD2.55 (WACC: 6.9%, LTG: 2.0%) are unchanged. FCT's 5.7% DPU yield is compelling and it remains our preferred retail REIT given its strengthening suburban mall footprint, visible growth drivers, strong balance sheet and potential acquisition catalysts. BUY
M1 Ltd: Extension of closing date
Konnectivity Pte. Ltd. (Offeror) has just announced that it does not intend to increase the current offer price of S$2.06/share under any circumstances. Importantly, this means that the Offeror will not be allowed to subsequently increase the offer price. As of 5pm on 21 Jan 19, the Offeror has received valid acceptances of ~1.05% of total number of M1 shares, bringing its stake (together with those of concert parties and valid acceptances) to 34.35%. The Offeror has also extended the closing date of the offer from 4 Feb to 18 Feb (5.30pm). This announcement comes on the heels of the advice of the Independent Financial Adviser to the recommending directors to recommend that shareholders accept the offer, unless a higher price can be obtained on the open market (taking into account commissions and transaction costs). Recommending directors have also stated that they are of the same opinion. We continue to maintain our ACCEPT THE OFFER rating on M1.
Still More Upside From Wider NIM Trend
Maintain BUY with SGD29.80 TP – pegged to 1.54x 2019F BV – granting 19% upside plus 5% FY19F yield. This is premised on our long-term ROE assumption of 13.8%, close to management guidance of 13% by 2019 (from 9M18's 12.4%).
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Discover your Android Smartphone!
Readout, display and record smartphone sensor data
Version History
Version numbers: odd = Lite version, even = Pro version:
3.16: Improved timing for position data
3.15: "Read back Data" for kml files
3.14: Limit of 3600 position data is eliminated
3.13: Layout Menu "Search" optimized for Tablets
3.12: Bugfix NullPointerException
3.11: Distance Travelled calculated from Position Differences
3.11: Panel: Clear current counters
3.11: Step Counter: Time in Motion
3.11: "Read back Data" improved (step counter)
3.10: Bugfix null pointer exception
3.09: "Read back Data" improved (distance travelled)
3.08: Handling of permissions, possibly create new config file
3.07: Handling of permissions (storage, location, microphone)
3.06: Panel: Time in Motion
3.06: Special Treatment for Android 8
3.05: New Layout
3.04: Read back Data from File
3.03: Multiple Tracks in "Track" and "Map"
3.02: Function "Search" with multiple Targets
3.01: Chart based upon Open Street Map
3.00: Port from Eclipse to Android Studio
2.25/2.26: Internal Improvement for Notification
2.23/2.24: Bugfix Sensor 11 (Rotation)
2.21/2.22: Menu "Track" handles 180° Transition in Longitude
2.19/2.20: Number of Position Values in "Track" increased to 3600 (1 hour)
2.17/2.18: Display improved
2.15/2.16: Zoom + Pan with Rotation (Portrait/Landscape)
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1.85/1.86: Improved data recording in standby mode
1.83/1.84: Separator character in "SensorProperties.csv" follows configuration
1.81/1.82: Sample rate is now configurable in 1-2-5 raster between 10 ms and 10 s
1.79/1.80: Separator character in csv file is now configurable (semicolon, comma, tab, space)
1.77/1.78: Function "Info": What's new? Change History / Release Notes
1.75/1.76: Configurable temperature unit: Celsius, Fahrenheit or Kelvin
1.73/1.74: Menus and graphics show previous data immediately after stop and new start of recording
1.71/1.72: Function "Histo": Frequency of course and speed data as histogram
1.69/1.70: Function "Graphic": Quicker display of position data after rotation of device
1.67/1.68: Function "Graphic": Continuous display of sensor data, even after rotation of device
1.65/1.66: Function "Privacy": Display of the "Privacy Policy"
1.63/1.64: Function "Search": SOG=Speed Over Groud, TTG=Time To Go, ETA=Estimated Time of Arrival
1.61/1.62: Function "Steps": Warning, if sensor 1 (accelerometer) is not active
1.59/1.60: Bugfix: menu bar in landscape mode corrected
1.57/1.58: Function "Search": show current and target position (as arrow and cross-hair)
1.55/1.56: Minor improvement (kml files cleaned)
1.53/1.54: Two kml files (with GPS and network positions)
1.51/1.52: Find my Car: cosmetic corrections
1.49/1.50: "Search" function (Find my Car)
1.47/1.48: Bugfix: Restart sensors after detection of standstill
1.47/1.48: Step counter with additional info (step size, rate, etc.)
1.45/1.46: Start record, info with timezone
1.43/1.44: Step counter, based on accelerometer
1.41/1.42: Panel, dash board with some selected data sets
1.39/1.40: Scrolling Menu Bar
1.37/1.38: Bugfix: Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Nexus
1.35/1.36: Only one kml file per day, multiple records split in "Placemark" sections
1.33/1.34: Icon in notification bar, as long as sensors service is active (after "Start")
1.31/1.32: Bugfix: avoid occasional stop of recording on low memory
1.29/1.30: Missing texts translated (en --> de, fr, es)
1.27/1.28: Battery health status in csv file and on display "Data"
1.25/1.26: Immediate display of battery data (Graphic), invalid speed "--" (Track)
1.23/1.24: Bugfix in display "Graphic", big number display in "Track"
1.21/1.22: Battery info in csv file and on display "Data"
1.19/1.20: New columns "excel time" and "abs value" in csv file. Useful for Excel diagrams.
1.17/1.18: Bugfix: recording in standby mode. For details, see FAQ on my homepage.
1.15/1.16: Bugfix: GPS ON/OFF, version info in csv and kml files
1.13/1.14: Version in headline
1.11/1.12: Readme.htm: Link to app homepage
1.9 /1.10: Automatic repair of incomplete kml files
1.7 /1.8 : Sensor Parameter MinDelay since Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
1.5 /1.6 : Data recording in kml file (display with Google Earth)
1.3 /1.4 : Track Plot with distance travelled
1.1 /1.2 : Two variations: Pro and Lite version


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Are you working on a volcano lesson plan? Want to do something more than just the traditional baking soda and vinegar eruption? How about exploring the properties of liquids?
When studying volcanoes, the topics of molten rock, lava flows, lahars, and pyroclastic flows are typically included. Depending upon your lesson plan, you might have a brief mention of how different materials "flow" at differing rates, or how different lavas have different flow properties based upon the silica content. This flow property is called viscosity – i.e. the property of a fluid that resists the forces causing the material to flow.
Everyone has some hands-on knowledge of viscosity. Think about the difference in the flow of water versus maple syrup or motor oil on a cold morning versus a hot day. Yet, we typically don't do any hands-on science related to this physical property of fluids. An Earth Science – Volcano lesson is a wonderful place to add this hands-on activity.
Now for your recommendations.
From SEED – A laboratory on the Viscosity of Liquids
From the Royal Society of Chemistry – Viscosity
Or, from Sophic Pursuits – Viscosity Explorations
Some safety precautions. Know the materials you are using. The Viscosity Exploration uses dish soap, vegetable oil, corn syrup and water. It also looks at the change in viscosity with temperature. So children need to work with an adult to make sure there are no burns. But, the experiment can be done using ice water, cold water and hot tap water.
Just remember to be safe!


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One of the commonest causes of non-hungry eating is stress.
In the honeymoon period post surgery, this doesn't seem to be a major problem. But as real life starts to click in, old habits can resurface, and stress related eating is one of them.
This is the point where we recommend a Foundations of Healthy Living Retreat; to learn how to understand your brain and how to use it to live a value-orientated life. The first stress-reducing tool that we teach at the retreat can be accessed any time, and is a useful tool at any stage in the journey.
Fight/Flight vs Slow/Grow
The body has two parallel automatic nervous systems.
The first, the sympathetic nervous system, is the fight, flight or freeze system, and this is associated with feelings of anxiety and stress. Living much of the time in this mode is metabolically fat gaining.
The second, the parasympathetic system, is the slow grow nutritive system, involved with healthy growth and maintenance.
Diaphragmatic Breathing
We can utilise a particular form of diaphragmatic (deep) breathing to switch off the fight/flight system and switch on the slow/grow system, by activating the vagus nerve, a large nerve to the gut that runs through the chest.
This results in a feeling of calmness and peace, enabling better choice making, and hopefully reducing the risk of weight regain. By using the technique regularly (once a day), it becomes possible to train the body to rapidly shift in just a few breaths.
This technique is explained, taught and guided by a free app downloadable on the iTunes app store or Android Google play store. It is called Breathe2Relax and we highly recommend it.
General Breathing Tips
- Notice how your breathing is in an given moment. Is it shallow? Fast?
- Turn your attention to your diaphragm and breathe deeper into the space (your belly below the lungs)
- Focus on your exhale, allowing your breath to fully release
- Play with breathing through your nose and mouth
- Take a few deep breaths when feeling cravings, stress or worry


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"Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is, his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:1-2 (NIV 1984)
January 4 – Don't Underestimate the Battle
Begin your time with God in prayer.
Praise God for who He is. Confess any sin so that nothing blocks your fellowship with Him. Ask God to use the Spirit and the Word to transform your life.
Let God's Word penetrate your head and your heart.
One of the realities that we need to contend with on this journey is that there are forces working against us. Our hearts are deceitful, our flesh leads us contrary to the Spirit, and the evil one is seeking to destroy us. In order for us to be successful, we need God.
"The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?" Jeremiah 17:9
"For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out." Romans 7:18
"Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour." 1 Peter 5:8
Apply God's Word to your life.
When have you battled your flesh or the deceitfulness of your own heart?
When are you most vulnerable to attacks from the evil one?
Father, I praise you that there is no evil in You. I can trust You with my life on this journey. Help me grasp that my heart does not always want what is best for me. Help me not trust my desires unless they line up with Yours. Help me rely on You to overcome the spiritual warfare in my life. God, take this deceitful, flesh driven heart of mine and transform it to be like Yours. Amen.
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The SpaceWire PCI Express (PCIe) board is the latest addition to STAR-Dundee's SpaceWire interface device family. It provides three SpaceWire interfaces with the optimised host software supporting high bandwidth transmission of SpaceWire packets directly to and from the host PC. The three SpaceWire interfaces of the SpaceWire PCIe are each fully compliant to the SpaceWire standard and operate at up to 300 Mbits/s. Not only an interface device, the SpaceWire PCIe also contains powerful routing capabilities and an RMAP Target.
The device can also be used as a router. The router facilitates packets from one SpaceWire port to be routed to another SpaceWire port or into the host PC via the PCIe interface. There are three independent channels from the SpaceWire router to the PCIe interface, so traffic flowing over one port cannot block traffic for another port. In addition there is a separate control channel, so that the host PC is always able to access the control, configuration and status space of the PCIe regardless of the data flow.
The RMAP target port is accessible through the SpaceWire router, and therefore from the SpaceWire links and host PC. The target responds to RMAP command packets and provides access to 128 Mbytes of DDR3 memory. The Target can be used to rapidly prototype a remote memory space using RMAP formatted packets.
The SpaceWire PCIe hardware is supported by STAR-Dundee's software stack, STAR-System, providing a consistent programming interface for accessing all STAR-Dundee's most recent, and future, router and interface devices.


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Hello All – I'm back.
Sorry for not posting anything for 6 months+. A lot has happened this year but I'm glad to say that the layout is now part of that.
Back in January we decided to put our house on the market. This meant that the layout and all associated paraphernalia was relegated to the shed as part of a major redecorating and de-cluttering exercise. But it was worth it as we sold our place really quickly and by the end of March we had relocated to East Devon. The next month or two was spent getting settled in, buying furniture and enjoying fishing on the beach.
Apart from the slower pace of life here, there is another advantage – being slap bang between Pecorama and Buffers (where I am something of a regular now). I think there is a saying that a railway modeller and his/her money are soon parted and this is true for me as I have now gone to the dark side in purchasing a Gaugemaster DCC01 setup. It was very easy to set up, just put power to all track sections. I only had one DCC loco though, the Peco Collet so I went out and purchased a SR Q1 and GW Hall. I also had 3 of my smaller locos chipped. They all run fantastically. My 86 year old father was so impressed, he bought a DCC unit when he came to stay with us.
The layout has had made progress but its a case of two steps forward and one back as I keep redoing areas that I am not happy with. I've built up the upper 'town' section and the three roads down from it, built the tunnels and completed some other terraforming jobs. I'm currently laying the roads using a quick setting plaster which is great to use. I've also been test wiring up point motors and signals to a dedicated PSU and CDU but am not yet completely confident enough to hard wire them into the board yet.
I'll take some pictures and post up again, hopefully later on today or tomorrow. I also need to get busy with the camera as I have a load of N gauge locos to sell. Busy, busy.


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California Becomes First State to Ban Pet Store Sale of Dogs, Cats and Rabbits
A landmark bill banning the sale of mill-bred dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores was signed by California Governor Jerry Brown on Oct. 13. AB 485 is the first statewide bill to ban these practices.
On Jan. 1, 2019, AB 485 will become effective and enforce the following regulations:
- The sale of dogs, cats or rabbits in pet stores in California is prohibited.
- All adoptable pets need sufficient documentation about their 501 (c)(3) source.
- All pet stores must visibly display a sign disclosing the 501 (c)(3) source the animal came from.
- A pet store operator who violates these regulations is subject to a civil penalty of $500 per animal and charged with a misdemeanor criminal offense.
After discovering the state's spend of $250 million annually to house and euthanize animals in California shelters, the bill was introduced by assembly members Patrick O'Donnell and Matt Dababneh, and sponsored by Social Compassion In Legislation (SCIL).
Similar bans were already in enacted in more than 30 California cities before the bill was signed.
In August, O'Donnell spoke to Pet Product News (PPN), contending that one "unifying statewide law will make it simpler for pet stores to comply rather than having to deal with the current morass of local ordinances."
The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) has been vocal about its stance on the bill. In August, Mike Bober, president and CEO of PIJAC, told PPN: "California's pet and consumer protection regime is already substantial," Bober said. "[The pet store bans] dangerously lump all breeders together under the 'puppy mill' epithet and abuse the public's trust."
However, with similar bans already enacted in many cities across the state, many California pet store owners and operators supported the bill.
Andrew Kim, founder and CEO of Healthy Spot, a pet store chain with locations in Southern California, spoke in support of the bill at both the Assembly and Senate this year.
"I am thrilled to hear that AB 485 is now California law and codifies the best business practice of a humane pet store," Kim said. "We know this humane model can be successful because this is how we have operated our stores since day one and are thriving without the need to sell a single animal.
"Now banning an outdated business practice of selling pets will positively impact our community, reduce overcrowding in the shelters and provide more adoption options through rescue partners," Kim added. "Making AB 485 the law was the right and smart business decision for California so that our pets, businesses and communities can benefit."


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How many people does your fridge need to feed?
Christine: Just two. Just us.
What do you usually eat for breakfast?
Christine: I always eat vanilla yogurt. That's all. And coffee, definitely coffee.
John: I try to have fruit every morning. Sometimes a granola bar. And coffee, too.
Is there anything you eat every day?
Christine: Nothing except yogurt.
John: I go through phases with snacks, like, I'll be a pretzel guy for months and then stop and move on to something else. And hot sauce every day on something.
Every week?
Christine: We tend to have a taco night, maybe a homemade pizza night, always an Italian dish—either eggplant parmesan or pasta.
John: Beer.
What item are you forbidden from purchasing right now?
Christine: I should really stop eating Haagen-Dazs and Ben & Jerry's.
John: When I bring ice cream home I'm in trouble and the best at the same time. Right, Christine? You get mad and then you get a spoon. I try not to have bread in the house anymore. I used to have a sandwich every day, but I'm trying to lose weight. And the bread I ate wasn't even good bread—I grew up on Wonder Bread. But I don't really have the urge for bread anymore. And I'm not allowed honey mustard and onion pretzel pieces anymore. I'll eat the whole bag.
What's the most delicious thing in here?
Christine: I'm obsessed with the American Wit beer. It's so good. It's made by Flagship, a Staten Island brewery. They just started bottling.
John: I have a duck in there. I never made duck before. Every time I see duck at the store it's always in a solution of junk, but I found an all-natural one. So, I roasted a whole duck, but Christine doesn't eat duck at all… I've been picking at it for two days now. I think I've eaten half a duck so far. I also love the cherry tomatoes. We grew them in our garden this year and they got out of control. Normally we don't keep them in the fridge but we just had so many so they got super ripe.
The most disgusting?
Christine: The Breyer's French vanilla.
John: Yea, we'll feed that to somebody. It used to be all-natural but now it has a lot of junk in it. Somebody brought it here. I say the most disgusting thing is something I made: all summer I've been doing a pico de gallo with the cherry tomatoes and this time I got lazy and just threw everything in the blender and it's terrible. It's all the same ingredients but it's really watery and gross.
The oldest?
John: That big Costco bottle of vanilla. I think that was one of the things my mom dropped off when I moved into my old apartment. She gave me, like, five pounds of honey and a big bottle of vanilla.
Anything you regret buying?
John: I bought a bottle of horseradish, forgetting that we already had a bottle of horseradish. And maybe those hotdogs. We had a barbecue and everybody wanted the burgers instead of the hotdogs. And I don't like to waste things so I have them from time time.
What's your guilty pleasure?
Christine: Anything chocolate.
John: Buffalo wings with lots of blue cheese.
Where do you do most of your food shopping?
John: During the CSA season we're not shopping that much. But I go to the local Shoprite. I worked there from when I was 17 to when I was 23, so I still know where everything is.
Christine: I'll say, "we need detergent," and he'll say: "aisle 23."
John: Aisle 19. I can find stuff faster, but if go during the day I run into people I know and then I get stuck. I like to go at night and just go in and get out.
Christine: He's like the mayor of Shoprite. We also go to Trader Joe's and Costco.
John: We just did a huge Costco trip. We did some Christmas shopping.
Christine: We're so married. We're such Staten Islanders. We have a section of the basement that's for presents.
How much do you spend on groceries each week?
John: The price of the CSA went up this year, it's about $28 a week. They raised the toll on the bridges and farmer has to pay per truck axle. But it's hard to calculate the rest because of the way we shop. Like, we just did that huge Costco shop.
How often do you go grocery shopping?
John: Twice a week.
Christine: As little as possible. And we get the CSA once a week. And we can eat stuff from our garden.
John: We grow cherry tomatoes; Swiss chard; thyme; jalapenos; Cubanelle peppers, which I wouldn't grow again; raspberries; strawberries; cucumbers; mint; shiso… But we have a squirrel and a baby possum who are stealing a lot.
What percentage of your meals do you prepare at home?
Christine: 80%.
Is there anything in here that we would have found in your childhood fridge?
Christine: The Welch's jelly, only it had high-fructose corn syrup in it when I was a kid; chocolate syrup, but it wasn't Trader Joe's organic Midnight Moo; ketchup.
John: Cheese, but it was always Kraft singles; mayonnaise: I lived in a mayonnaise house. My mother will eat a mayonnaise sandwich.
Christine: I grew up on Wonder Bread, cereal, and Hungry-Man TV dinners.
John: When we started dating she was always convinced that she had stomach problems. I would ask her what she ate: coffee in the morning, a bag of chips around two, and a soda….And then she was starving at night and had a bowl of cereal. My family and I have always cooked so I would send her off with packed lunches.
Christine: I went through so many doctor's tests. There's only so much cereal you can eat.
What do you wish you had in here?
Christine: Ice cream.
John: Buffalo wings.
John, 35, is senior college laboratory technician and adjunct professor at CUNY College of Staten Island. He's also a stand-up comedian and producer and co-host of the Super Live Adventure podcast. He's holding some of his cherry tomato crop. Christine, 30, is manager of education at the Staten Island Museum and a library science graduate student at Syracuse University. She's holding a bottle of American Wit beer. They live in Mariners Harbor, Staten Island.


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Saccharomyces boulardii is a probiotic yeast that is able to survive stomach acid and colonises the intestinal tract.
InternaCALM supports a healthy and balanced intestinal tract, helps to encourage a healthy gut flora balance and supports a balanced inflammatory response.
Saccharomyces boulardii is an internationally acclaimed probiotic used to support bowel health, comfort and function during episodes of diarrhoea.
It is a natural and safe probiotic yeast with extensive scientific research and documentation on its benefits in supporting bowel health, comfort and function.
Saccharomyces boulardii has also been shown to support normal gastrointestinal function during a disruption to gut flora (bowel bacteria) balance, such as when traveling abroad where sanitation, food and water supply may not be ideally hygienic.
For optimum digestive health and immune function by supporting the growth of friendly bacteria.
NOTE: this is a United Kingdom 5 Billion count strength, not a USA strength (which is far less).
Ours is therefore more concentrated & better value in comparison.
- 5 billion cfu (UK strength, not lower USA strength) Saccharomyces Boulardii per vegetarian capsule
- Supports a healthy intestinal tract and intestinal flora
- The ideal travel companion, especially when visiting developing countries
- Made in the UK under GMP
- Part of our Inner Purity Range


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From Scan to Print, a workflow example
I just recently received these wonderful Fuji Frontier scans from the "Mein Film Lab" in Germany and I was immediately hooked by the shot I took during sunset at a lovely hidden beach at the "Lago Maggiore".
I decided to explore whether I could make similar scans at home with my Epson V700 scanner and Silverfast 8. Here is brief explanation of my workflow:
From Scan to Print...
The film (Kodak Portrao 400) was developed and scanned by "Mein Film Lab" in Germany. The colors and contrast of the Fuji Frontier scanner are unmatched!
I loaded the film into the film holders of my Epson V700 and applied the neagtive inversion, color correction and dust removal in Silverfats 8 Ai Studio.
Further adjustments of the 25 Megapixel file in Lightroom...
I always make a proof print to check for artifacts and color consistency.
The final print will be printed on Hahnemühle Bamboo on an Epson SP3880
Colors are a bit softer and contrast is not as crisp as on the lustre paper which I used for proofing.
I am glad I chose "example workflow" in the title for this post, as I realized I included some basic mistakes when matting my print. The right and left border of the matte is way too small. I guess a 40x50cm frame is more suitable for a 25x25cm or 10x10in image. I will focus on this in one of my next posts.


text: Episode 200 - RBG (2018) 07/19/2018 Welcome back to Documentary Thursdays! We did it! We've reached 200 episodes and I don't think I could have picked a better film to review. Thank you all for your support since we launched at the beginning of the year. I had just a few doubts that anyone was listening, but I know you are. If you've enjoyed this podcast as much as I've enjoyed making it, let us know on social media by wishing us a Happy 200thEpisode. And now... Today's movie is "RBG" (2018), the CNN Films documentary directed


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Lot 245
A Rare Panerai WWII Diver's (Kampfschwimmer) Watch. 1944 3646 Type E Rolex 618 Type 1 with anonymous dial and Cortebert 17 jewel movement, case back stamped 261111 and jewellers scratch mark JX44 NX262, exterior of back scratched MARHCUM ?. Sold with old leather strap and two lead (alloy?) gaskets which were discovered when the back was removed. Believed to be only the 28th known example of its type recorded.
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TYM016 is non record club release featuring riffin' punk rock bad boys Lecherous Gaze.
Lecherous Gaze are a bunch of sleazy punks from Oakland, Ca who play punk rock the real way. Equal parts seventies rock and eighties punk, they lay slabs of riffin' good time music that you can skate to. Born from the ashes of Annihilation Time and rolling that wrecking ball of rock forever onwards. These two songs were recorded exclusively for Tym records for their first ever Australian tour.
Presolds available some time before the tour starts on Nov 29th.