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Fire Emblem is a franchise with a pretty steep and difficult learning curve which is one of many reasons why people may feel a bit uneasy with starting this amazing strategy franchise. There are multiple reason why Fire Emblem may entice you; the RPG elements, the idea of marrying characters, the strategy involved, but no matter what, I can promise you there will be a lot of death. A lot of the games in the franchise have a perma-death mechanic where if any of your characters fall in battle, they are gone for good. But some newer games in the franchise have a feature where characters come back at the end of battle. To me, this kind of ruins the magic of Fire Emblem, so for this articles purpose, I'm just going to act like it doesn't exist because I feel like perma-death makes Fire Emblem quite special. Just as a preface, Fire Emblem is really the only game franchise that I'd consider myself a veteran, and very knowledgeable about, as I've played every game multiple times and beaten almost all of them on the hardest difficulty. Basically, I live and breathe Fire Emblem ladies and gentlemen (I did write an article about which Fire Emblem games are the best afterall).
The basics
It's important to find out the mechanics of whatever Fire Emblem game you're playing. They all share a lot of mechanics but usually do some things differently. The first thing is that some game are very linear, whereas others are more open. Some Fire Emblem's go straight from chapter to chapter and just progress through the story, and others have a world map you can travel around on and do skirmishes to gain extra EXP. So it should be noted that linear Fire Emblem games have limited EXP and promotional items (we will talk more on this later).
Another thing you are probably asking yourself is where to start in the series. To me, there is a few obvious answers. The first game, just titled Fire Emblem for the Game Boy Advance, is a great place to start. It's tutorial is great, it's linear and teaches you about the type of enemies and units you get, and the chapter variety is amazing.
The second game is Fire Emblem Path of Radiance for the Gamecube. This one is known for its great story, interesting mechanics, and overall fun gameplay. The game does have a sequel so if you really like it's world, there is more of it!
The last game is Fire Emblem Awakening which is probably the cheapest and easiest game to buy in the series. This is perhaps the most popular game due to being able to marry party members and the removing of the perma-death mechanic if desired. Awakening is very inclusive and can be considered one of the easiest games in the franchise, and might be a great start for any new-comers.
Knowing your stuff
Every game in the series (besides sequels) has different characters, classes, and skills and I recommend getting to know them. There are wiki pages on every single party member you will get in all games and you should check them out whenever you consider using a character. During each chapter for most games, you get a party size of 10-12 on average, so for the linear Fire Emblem games, you can only use so many party members due to limited EXP. This means it's important to pick certain characters who you think are good or just characters that you like. Each character has different growth rates and the only way to find out what they are is checking the characters wiki page, this is why I recommend doing this.
Many fans of the franchise have probably played many of the games multiple times This is due to how fun they are, and because a lot of the game is based on RNG (random number generators). So your characters will always level up differently because each attribute has a percentage of going up each time you gain a level. Even if characters are the same class, they will always have different growth rates.
There are multiple ways of obtaining new party members, so it's always important to check how to do so. Some characters are automatically put into your party, others you may have to talk to on the battlefield with certain characters, and some characters even have special requirements, so again, it may be advantageous to check each chapters wiki page.
From Basic Training To General
Each character can level up to the max level of 20 but from level 10 until max, they can promote into their second class. New player usually get easily excited at the thought of promoting early, because it's an easy few points in each attribute and your unit looks more powerful. However, doing this can mean you lose a lot of level up points. You have 40 chances to level up each attribute, and promotion at level 10 for example, means you won't get those extra points from reaching the max level of an unpromoted unit. So it's a good idea to wait until you're at max level!
Some Fire Emblem games also have branches promotions, meaning you have a choice in what class your unit promotes to. It's important to point out that your units growth rates change a little depending on what they promote to, so watch out for that as well!
The Tellius Fire Emblem games, along with Awakening and Fates, also have character skills. These can be triggered through multiple means but they always help the player out in some way. Some are combat related, while others may have more of a utility use. It's important to know what these skills do and how they can help you. You can also only have a certain amount of skills (usually 6) and some are locked to certain classes.
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Let's get down to actual combat tips. Combat is where you will spend most of your time in Fire Emblem games, so you best get good at it. There are multiple things that newcomers might not understand about the strategy that might greatly help in Fire Emblem, so I'll break it down for you.
The first step is understanding your enemy. Make sure to check what their range of movement and attack is, so you're not sending your army into an area where multiple people can attack you in a single turn. It's also easy to just send your strongest character to go and kill a ton of people, but then they might be soaking up valuable EXP that other characters could benefit from. Next, make sure to watch out for the weapon triangle. Fire Emblem's combat is based off a simple rock, paper, scissors formula that can easily be taken advantage of when choosing who to engage in combat and who you should be using.
It's always good to take a conservative approach to combat in Fire Emblem, you don't want to be too cocky or confident because it can often get you swarmed and killed. An easy way to proceed like this is by first attacking with an indirect weapon like bows, magic or hand axes/javelins, and then going in for the kill with a direct attack. This is also an easy way to feed kills to weaker units so that they can level up. Another way to play conservatively is to travel in a group, keep all your units together so that they can always come to the aid of each other. It also means that the enemy cannot completely surround one unit and kill them easily.
It can however be beneficial to break off your units into smaller groups so that you can cover more ground and hold certain points of the map, which brings me to my next point.
One of the best things you can do in combat is to create chokepoints, making the enemy funnel through a certain spot so they can only come at you one at a time (this is incredibly important for chapters where the goal is to defend yourself for a number of turns). You can do this through manipulation the chapter's terrain, or by using things like gates, archways, or doors. Just put a unit with high defense or speed in the way and they should be able to take many hits or just dodge them anyway. This strategy can save you a lot of pain and help you win many battles.
You can use the terrain to your advantage even further as things like trees, mountains, and forts offer defense and avoid bonuses. If you use these in conjunction with the weapon triangle, enemies will almost never hit you. So just remember, always use the map to your advantage.
When choosing what units to bring with you before each chapter, you should always take at least one healer with you. You're going to take damage no matter what and using a healer means you won't have to waste money on a ton of healing items. Even though healers cannot attack enemies, they can gain the ability to attack once they promote. Healers also don't steal any EXP that other units can get because they gain EXP from healing your party. They might need to be protected in the early game, but they turn into magical tanks in the later game.
It should be noted that Dancers are also another great utility class that can often be under appreciated. Dancers use.. well… dance, in order to give your unit another round in combat. Essentially, they can move and attack twice, which is incredibly handy. Many people make the argument that you shouldn't take a dancer into combat because you can just take another unit who can attack since dancers cannot. However, sometimes you need specific units who are better at some things than other who are not, so using a specific unit twice is better than just having another unit that can attack. Also, dancers do not steal any EXP that others may be able to get.
Sometimes your units may be in danger of dying and won't be in range of getting healed. Thus, rescuing your units is the best options. It basically means that the unit who rescues another is carrying the unit they rescue, so their speed and skill attribute will be cut in half. Units who use horses, Pegasus, and dracos can use the remaining spaces they have once rescuing someone to travel away from enemies. In certain Fire Emblem games, mounted units can also move after attacking, using the amount of spaces they have left, so it's important to take that into consideration. Mounted units are also great because they can move at such a great distance so they can always help your party members out by moving across the map to attack, rescue and transport. Just watch out for those arrows if you're using a Pegasus knight!
There is so much I could talk about when it comes to Fire Emblem but I don't want to overwhelm any new players who might be reading this. This franchise has lot of dedicated content creators, fans and superfans like me, so never be afraid to ask for help. There are wikis on absolutely everything in this series and many helpful YouTube videos. Hopefully this helped a bit, and I hope you enjoy your time with whatever Fire Emblem title you may be playing at the moment!


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We believe that building our business comes from building relationships, and we strive to live up to that ideal every single day. For years, FOCUS has continually dedicated itself to its clients and partners, while also striving to improve and implement the latest technology in the time and attendance field. Between its original members, FOCUS has over 90 years of combined experience in the industry.
In 2006 FOCUS developed and launched its own PowerTime web-based timesheet software, and since then, it has undergone continuous development to expand its features and improve scalability. PowerTime is utilized by a wide variety of public and private organizations, including community colleges, hospitals, behavioral healthcare providers, community service boards, and more. FOCUS also completed development of its own rugged hardware timeclock devices in 2017. Since then, almost a thousand of FOCUS' devices have been installed for customers.
Looking to the future, FOCUS will endeavor to continue expanding its capabilities to better equip our current and future clients with the highest quality time and attendance products and support.
Judy has been the CFO of FOCUS for 23 years. Before her instrumental involvement in the starting of FOCUS, Judy worked extensively in accounting and payroll for several industrial companies.
Doug and Judy founded Focus Professional Services, Inc. in 1995 as a system service contractor for a large industrial employer. Since then, they have consistently grown the company by developing and maintaining their time and attendance solutions nationwide and continuing to enhance their product hardware and software to meet customer requirements. Looking forward, Doug's vision is to continue to grow the company and provide our current and future customers with the highest quality product and support.
During their spare time, Doug and Judy enjoy spending time with their six grandchildren.
As Sales Director of FOCUS, he played a large part in the development of the PowerTime web-based timesheet system and has been instrumental at marketing it on a national scale with customers across the country. Steve is currently the President and COO for FOCUS and oversees all aspects of the business.
Steve and his wife Melissa have raised two sons. Steve served as their basketball and lacrosse coaches as well as their Scoutmasters. Both boys are Eagle Scouts and are now in college together at the University of Lynchburg.
After returning to Virginia, Angela worked for the Diamond Healthcare Corporation for Outpatient Mental Health programs in Williamsburg, White Stone, and Newport News, and was quickly promoted to the Marketing Department for Outpatient Mental Health at Mary Immaculate Hospital.
Angela then decided to join the family business at FOCUS Inc, where she continues to use her marketing skills and compassion to build relationships with our customers, and oversee day-to-day operations.
Robert's knowledge and experience with a multitude of electronics and hardware platforms made him the perfect choice to serve as the Director of Hardware Development at FOCUS. He has authored many updates and enhancements to the UNIX based eDCF and collaborated for the development of the now SQL-based eDCF.
Drawing on two decades of experience maintaining data collection terminals and knowledge of leading trends in the electronics industry, Robert has designed FOCUS' new state-of-the-art hardware devices.
On the side, Robert has a knack for repairing and updating old hardware to make it do more than it ever could before.
Through his efforts he has helped facilitate the creation of several systems handling large volumes of users with extreme reliability and consistent up time. He is now serving as the Director of Application Development for FOCUS and is an integral part of the FOCUS management team.
Dean attended Cleary College, the University of Virginia, University of Michigan, and Eastern Michigan University, where he studied accounting and medicine. Post-college, he served in the United States Navy for four years. During his time in the Navy at the Naval Security Station in Washington, D.C., Dean traveled the world installing and checking registered publications, and managed and worked with the CNO to generate reports to the Bureau of Personnel.
Dean then worked at the Commission of Professional and Hospital Association and the Ford Motor Company, before joining the team at NCR, which would later become AT&T, where he worked for 30 years. Dean programmed, installed, and maintained a multitude of savings and loan teller machines for Hibernia National Bank. He also programmed P.O.S. terminals, wrote and maintained mainframe programs for plant utilization, and installed time and attendance equipment. Using his expertise, he taught classes on the use of timeclocks and reports.
Dean has been a vital part of FOCUS Inc for over 20 years, where he continues to serve as the Project Director and Systems Administrator for several large projects. Dean's experience and knowledge have been invaluable to the growth and success of FOCUS.

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text: Main Content Senate Bill 0495 (2019) rss? friendly link printer friendly Friendly Link: http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2019-SB-0495 Sponsors Stephanie Chang (district 1)Paul Wojno, Sean McCann, Marshall Bullock, Jeff Irwin, Betty Jean Alexander (click name to see bills sponsored by that person) Categories Elections: voters; Elections: voting procedures; Elections: registration; Elections; voters; definition of identification for election purposes; expand to include current county and municipally issued photo identification cards. Amends sec. 2 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.2). Bill Documents Bill Document Formatting Information [x] The following bill formatting applies to the 2019-2020 session:- New language in an amendatory bill will be shown in BOLD AND UPPERCASE.- Language to be removed will be stricken.- Amendments made by the House will be blue with square brackets, such as: [House amended text].- Amendments made by the Senate will be red with double greater/lesser than symbols, such as: <<Senate amended text>>. (gray icons indicate that the action did not occur or that the document is not available) Documents Senate Introduced Bill Introduced bills appear as they were introduced and reflect no subsequent amendments or changes. As Passed by the Senate As Passed by the Senate is the bill, as introduced, that includes any adopted Senate amendments. As Passed by the House As Passed by the House is the bill, as received from the Senate, that includes any adopted House amendments. Senate Enrolled Bill Enrolled bill is the version passed in identical form by both houses of the Legislature. Bill Analysis History (House actions in lowercase, Senate actions in UPPERCASE) Date JournalAction 9/5/2019Expected in SJ 82INTRODUCED BY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG 9/5/2019Expected in SJ 82REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS


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By Aishwarya Rai, International News Editor
On February 8, an anti-racist protest occurred in Macerata, Italy, after Forza Nuova, a far-right activist group, demonstrated against immigration, according to BBC. The rally took place one week after a far-right activist shot and consequently wounded six people he had thought were migrants in a drive-by attack. The attack was a rebuttal to a Nigerian being arrested after being suspected of murdering and dismembering a local 18 year-old woman, named Pamela Mastropierto.
The shooter, Luca Traini, admitted to firing the shots after hearing of Mastropierto's death over the radio in his car. On arrest, he allegedly made a fascist salute. In light of an upcoming national elections on 4 March, right-wing politicians have been using Mastropierto's death to back-up their anti-immigrant beliefs.
The mayor of Macerata, Romano Carancini, had asked for the demonstrations to be cancelled, however, regional authority allowed for the demonstrations to go on. Effects of these demonstrations have been schools, shops, and church services being closed in fear of clashes breaking out.
A version of this article appeared in the Tuesday, February 13th print edition.
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How to Draw "future of India 2050" drawing step by step
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Help save kittens through Project Greenlight!
Edge of Space, a game by Reverb Publishing and HandyMan Studios, has recently broke the top 50 on Steam's Greenlight project. In order to reach the top ten, they need every gamers help. In honor of one of the games' characters, an armored space cat, Reverb Publishing is issuing a pledge to donate money to The Humane Society if the game gets approved for release on Steam.
If Edge of Space is approved by the deadline of October 15, 2012 through Project Greenlight, they will donate $5,000 (£3,096.07) toward providing care and safety to homeless cats.
If the game does not get approval we all know what will happen to those poor cats. Helping out is easy. By voting yes, gamers are helping Edge of Space's armored cat come to Steam while also helping homeless cats. Everyone wins! Just click here to vote yes to start helping out those cats.


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BJP dubs no-confidence motion as 'rehearsal before 2019 elections'
With several opposition parties, including TDP, YSR Congress, CPI (M) and AIMIM, joining hands to move a no-confidence motion against the Modi government, the BJP on Friday dubbed it as a 'rehearsal before the actual elections'. However, the BJP has a full majority in the Parliament and this motion is not likely to pose any threat.
The Congress today said that it would support the no-confidence motion to be moved by the TDP and the YSR Congress against Union Government at the Centre. Soon after, CPI (M) and AIMIM also said that they would join the no-confidence motion. TMC chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged the opposition parties to stay united in opposing the NDA.
"Will see what happens in Parliament, which party chooses to go which way. In a way, it is the election year and every state has demands and issues, it is not right for us to comment on it. It is a custom, before actual elections there is always a rehearsal in Parliament," Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi told news agency ANI.
CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury said his party will support the no-confidence motion.
"CPI(M) supports no-confidence motion being brought against BJP govt. Its betrayal of the promise of special status for Andhra Pradesh is inexcusable. Its all-round failure & evasion of parliamentary accountability needs to be highlighted," Yechury tweeted.
Mamata Banerjee welcomed the TDP's move and urged the opposition parties to stay united.
"I welcome the TDP's decision to leave the NDA. The current situation warrants such action to save the country from disaster. I appeal to all political parties in the Opposition to work closely together against atrocities, economic calamity and political instability," she said.
"We have been supporting Special Category Status for AP since the beginning. We want that people of AP to get justice. When no-confidence motion is moved you have to talk about government's failures, we contacting a lot of people," Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Malikarjun Kharge said.
The TDP earlier today formally decided to quit the NDA, days after two of its ministers quit the Narendra Modi government protesting for Special Category Status to Andhra Pradesh.
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The TDP unanimously took the decision during a tele-conference with party supremo and Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu this morning. The TDP had earlier pulled its ministers out of the union cabinet. After deciding to pull out, the TDP would now support the no-confidence motion by the YSR Congress against the Narendra Modi government.
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All pregnant women should be screened for gestational diabetes but not until the pregnancy has passed the 24th week, according to a new recommendation from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine. In 2008, the task force had found insufficient evidence to support routine screening for gestational diabetes in women.
About 6% of pregnant women in the United States develop symptoms of diabetes during pregnancy. In certain populations, particularly minority populations, the rate can be as high as 25%. If left untreated, gestational diabetes increases the risk of poor outcomes for mother and child. Women with gestational diabetes may develop life-threatening preeclampsia, and the fetus may grow unusually large, leading to a complicated delivery and possible injury to the newborn. To avert these problems, nearly all (96%) US pregnant women are currently screened for this condition so that their blood sugar levels may be managed, if needed.
Women who are identified as having gestational diabetes may be advised to increase physical activity, make dietary changes, and monitor their glucose levels. If those steps don't improve the condition, medications may be prescribed. The USPSTF in 2008 found inadequate evidence to support screening for gestational diabetes before or after 24 weeks, despite the widespread adoption of screening. Other prominent groups such as the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Diabetes Association, and the Endocrine Society recommend screening after 24 weeks.
But the USPSTF's new review of the evidence found enough evidence to support the benefits of screening for gestational diabetes after 24 weeks, and the task force has updated its recommendation accordingly. The review did not find sufficient evidence to support screening before 24 weeks, but the report notes that there may be specific circumstances in which a physician may choose to do so. For example, if a woman has risk factors that place her at greater risk, such as obesity or a family history of gestational diabetes, her physician may want to consider earlier screening.
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Idaho Schools May Have to Seek Own Internet Providers
The Idaho State Department of Education, the Idaho Education Network and the state association for education technology have recommended that school districts within the state seek broadband internet service providers for the coming financial year. Their letter of request comes in as a safety net after the state's aim of supplying broadband services to public schools came to a standstill in November.
The authorities have yet not confirmed if the broadband service program has been permanently terminated, writes Bill Roberts of The Idaho Statesman.
"We want to be proactive about ensuring that Idaho school districts are held harmless no matter the outcome of legal or legislative action."
The service scheme was halted when 4th District Judge Patrick Owen ruled the $60 million broadband contract that accused the program of being illegal, after Syringa Networks sued Idaho in December 2009 for illegally stripping it of work included in the contract and giving it instead to CenturyLink and Education Networks of America. Upon deeming the contract illegitimate, the Judge also mentioned the likelihood of contractors having to repay millions of dollars to the state and federal government. Attempts to appeal the ruling are still ongoing.
About 70 percent costs of the project relied heavily on funding from the Federal Communications Commission, which was generated through monthly fees on cell phone and landline bills. This source was cut off in 2013 due to the legal dispute and was replaced by the Legislature, which approved $11.4 million to keep the service running — an amount that is estimated to be depleted by February 2015). The verdict has now forced the Legislature to inject more funds into the program, writes Nathan Brown of Magic Valley.
The state approved broadband Internet service equipped school districts in Idaho with a variety of facilities including distance learning, writing papers for classes and researching.
Former Senate Education Chairman John Goedde has been hired by Governor Butch Otter to co-operate with legislators and find a solution to the problem. As the newly appointed educational advisor, Goedde is contracted to be paid $4,000 a month.
Both Otter and Goeede strongly support the scheme and have lauded it for introducing new classes in schools where finance for teachers is scarce.
According to Goedde, persuading the federal government to restore $500,000 a month in funding is an essential aim.
"There is no question in my mind that it is fixable."
Democrats and Republicans involved have both agreed that the state's education broadband contract with CenturyLink needs to be rebid.
House Minority Leader John Rusche has asked to carry out the procedure "legally and in an open manner".
Legislators have made it a goal to ensure uninterrupted broadband service to schools and discussed steps to raise the oversight over future state contracts. They have also taken measures to enable Idaho's schools to feed funds into the program themselves, in the worst case scenario.
Until the contract is reconsidered and federal finance sources are once again made available, the scheme could cost around $10 million per year to keep it functional. Senate President Pro Tempore Brent Hill, R-Rexburg, has supported the idea of rebidding the contract and resuscitating the broadband program.
"We need to make sure things like this don't happen in the future."
He also claimed that the state Department of Education is working on guidelines for schools to apply for more e-rate money from the Legislation.
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I am an assistant professor and a core faculty member for the department's B.S. meteorology program. In my research, I use spatial methods to better understand tropical cyclone (TC) dynamics and structure. Specifically, I harness the intimate link between the anatomy of a hurricane and its physiology, or the physical mechanisms that fuel the storm. I am particularly interested in using this framework to investigate 1) how these storms interact with the large-scale environment and 2) the evolution of precipitation prior to and during landfall. In this work, I feel very privileged that I get to share my enthusiasm for discovering the mysteries of the natural world with colleagues, students, and fellow weather enthusiasts.
Courses Recently Taught:
· Introduction to Meteorology (GEOG 1514)
· Synoptic Meteorology (GEOG 4504)
· Physical Meteorology (GEOG 4524)
· Tropical Meteorology (GEOG 4514)
· Undergraduate Research: Applied Atmospheric (MTRG 4994)
Recent Publications:
Matyas, C. J., S. E. Zick, and J. Tang, 2018: Using an Object-Based Approach to Quantify the Spatial Structure of Reflectivity Regions in Hurricane Isabel (2003). Part I: Comparisons between Radar Observations and Model Simulations. Mon. Wea. Rev., 146, 1319–1340, doi: 10.1175/MWR-D-17-0077.1.
Zick, S. E., and C. J. Matyas, 2016: A Shape Metric Methodology for Studying the Evolving Geometries of Synoptic-Scale Precipitation in Tropical Cyclones, Annals of the American Association of Geographers, doi: 10.1080/24694452.2016.1206460.
Chen, Y., S. E. Zick, and A.R. Benjamin, 2016: A Comprehensive, Cartographic Approach to Visualization of an Evacuation Map for Hurricane Ike in Galveston County, TX. Cartography and Geographic Information Science, doi: 10.1080/15230406.2015.1014426.
Zick, S. E., and C. J. Matyas. Tropical Cyclones in the North American Regional Reanalysis: The Impact of Satellite-derived Precipitation Over-Ocean, Journal of Geophysical Research-Atmospheres, 120, doi: 10.1002/2015JD023722.
Zick, S. E., and C. J. Matyas, 2015: Tropical Cyclones in the North American Regional Reanalysis: An Assessment of Spatial Biases in Location, Intensity, and Structure. Journal of Geophysical Research-Atmospheres, 120: 1651–1669. doi: 10.1002/2014JD022417.
Recent Grants:
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Dr. David Stern, Vice Chancellor of Health Affairs for Statewide Initiatives at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center says the building has great potential. "A nutrition program and fitness program are part of our clinic," Stern said. "We'd like the fitness program to be right here in this building and as well to be… Read More


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Every four years, the two candidates for president are required to appear at the Al Smith Dinner in New York City and crack some jokes.
Here are this year's results:
I watched Mitt Romney first and then most parts of Obamas speech.
Mitt Romney shone. He delivered his clever, witty lines in an easy, humorous manner and with great timing.
Obama has no humour and warmth and it is evident when he speaks. He doesn´t master the fine art of being ironic at ones own expense, he reads the lines but is not convincing. And when I see these two together it is so obvious to me who is the real man and the real leader.
Ronald Reagan would have been proud of Mitt Romney.
Excellent comedic timing and a hard hitting dissertation on Obama.
Well done Mitt.
The very best comedy is based on the truth.
I though Mitt rocked. I loved the line "I have my beautiful wife Ann and he has Bill Clinton"….
I thought they both did great and it is a testament to our republic that the candidates can meet in a jovial forum. Unlikely in Venezuela, Russia (unless staged), or so many other countries. It was a good night for democracy.
I was also reminded of that old cliche' "90% of the time when some says they are just kidding they really aren't." What each had to say was deeply revealing. Obama knows he is in deep trouble and assuming he didn't write these jokes his campaign knows it too. Romney was able to have fun, perhaps unfairly at Michelle and Bill's expense, but his closing comments showed a sincere man who knows who he is and what is important to him. By comparison, Obama read a script. Granted a good script but that is what he does.
"I was also reminded of that old cliche' "90% of the time when some says they are just kidding they really aren't." Proverbs 26:18 – 19, "Like a maniac shooting flaming arrows of death is one who deceives their neighbor and says, "I was only joking!"
No white candidate who had close associations with an outspoken hater of America like Jeremiah Wright and an unrepentant terrorist like Bill Ayers, would have lasted a single day. But because Mr. Obama was black, and therefore entitled in the eyes of liberal Dom to have hung out with protesters against various American injustices, even if they were a bit extreme, he was given a pass. Let that sink in: Obama was given a pass – held to a lower standard – because of the color of his skin.
The man thinks and speaks in the hoariest of clichés, and that's when he has his Teleprompters in front of him; when the prompter is absent he can barely think or speak at all. Not one original idea has ever issued from his mouth – it's all warmed-over Marxism of the kind that has failed over and over again for 100 years.
MrRomney had the best material and knew how to deliver it.
The big surprise was the realization that we haven't heard any jokes about MrObama for four years. Even the audience gave off a gasp at the beginning of MrRomney's remarks.
I thought both speeches were good, at time self deprecating, but Romney threw some barbs that hit solid points with humor. It was good to see the One get hoisted by his own words.
How sad that the only thing Obama could say that was of a positive light on his record was that bin Laden was dead, and that unemployment was down for the first time since he took office.
I watched their speeches live last night on Fox and I think Mitt was much better both in style and in substance. The audience seemed to be more enthusiastic with Mitt, with frequent and loud laughter and applause while Obummer seemed to get a more tepid response of polite laughter. Obummer also did that thing he always does when he's reading his scripted "jokes", where he laughs a little right before he delivers the "punchline". Overall, I give Mitt about a 9 and Obummer a 3 or 4.
Also, I wonder where Moochelle was? Ann Romney was there, but no Mooch. I can't recall if the wives of incumbent presidents are usually there or not. Does anyone know?
Was watching Hannity with my husband last night and he asked the same thing. Where is Mooch? We also talked about how genuine and funny Mitt Romney is. He has been a Mitt guy from the get go, but it took me a while to come around. Have to confess, he was right about him all along.
My guess is the MOOCH is sooo jealous of Ann Romney, she refuses to be in the same room with her. Just watching her body language at the debates speaks volumes. Her face is a road map of bitterness and anger.
Mooch didn't want hear the applause for Romney, her ego can't take it.
Mr. Romney blew Barry out of the water! Mitt was more genuine, funnier, and received more applause while getting in some serious zingers at Barry's expense. More presidential, Mitt looked elegant and statesmanlike. He deserved the standing ovation.
Mr. Romney exudes class and sincerity – something, in my opinion, can't be faked! He was warm and funny. Mrs. Romney's dress was stunning. What a lovely couple – I look forward to four+ years of a first family where the presidency is restored to a highly respected office and not a venue for sack races, fine dining for visiting celebrities and talk show junkets!
if only it was this easy :)
Obama was simply out-classed last night. The audience reaction spoke volumes. Mitt no longer falls into the category of 'Anyone but Obama' – he has exceeded all expectations. There is excitement in the air – something we haven't seen since Reagan.
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Elegance and class.
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D&D Tourney at Leisure Games
Stefan, Russell and I will be attending the Leisure Games D&D tournament on Sunday 11th July.
This starts at 10am, contrary to any Stefan-spread rumours you may have heard to the contrary. Hope you see this Russell! I really do need to get a note of your mobile number…
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Through teamwork and awesomeness we WON the tournement!
Russel and Carl I have your price here, will give it to you on a Friday 🙂
Congratulations guys! Did the SRaO have any factoring in your tactics by any chance? Actually, no, you said you won didn't you….
I was impressed by the teamwork to be honest. In encounters 4 and 5, I thought our plans were a bit poor but everyone stuck together and tried to make them work, and we pulled through.
Thanks for inviting me to take part.
I've sent you an e-mail with my mobile number to avoid posting it on the internet.
Well done Guys – enjoy the link as a reward for all your hard work! xxx
What are we going to do Friday.
Carl cant do Friday, Can we be at your place Jules?
The awesomeness needs a write up fellas. I want a blow by blow account of your triumph.
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If I Wrote This...
O.J. Simpson, the man known worldwide for his Hertz commercials and co-starring roles in the Naked Gun films will be coming out with a book called "If I Did It" which is about some murders he was accused of committing some years ago. I'm not sure; I haven't really heard too much about this.
The title of the book is something which I have decided to use to recount "fictional" happenings in my own life. Here are some of my sample titles.
- If I Peed on That One Girl's Butt
- If I Once Lost a Grape in My Own Ass
- If I Was Very Ass-Oriented
- If I Convinced a Homeless Man to Lick Me Clean
- If I Didn't Shower
- If I Tried to Fellate Myself Using a Series of Interlocked, Wet Cardboard Toilet Paper Rolls
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New Zealand's anti-fascists look at the world through Nazi tinted spectacles. A few days before their scheduled anti-Fascism march with no New Zealand Fascists available for them to rail against and attack they made some up. After all, where is the fun in virtue signaling how righteous you are if you don't have an evil enemy to destroy?
First, they accused their chosen victims of the crime of White Pride on the flimsiest of pretexts. They then forced the harmless and newly formed Auckland University European culture group to shut down by using death threats and threats of violence. ?After that success, drunk with power they were emboldened to go after a new European culture club at AUT. This time lacking even the flimsy pretext of a slogan that contained a couple of words the same as an old Nazi one they simply declared them to be up to no good and coordinated an attack against them.
The anti-Fascist groups are trouble looking for a place to happen. They call people who have views they disagree with Nazis. If you don't want any more refugees you are a Nazi. If you don't want anymore Islamic Immigration you are a Nazi. If you want your country to protect its borders you are a Nazi. If you enforce your countries laws you are a Nazi. If you form a European Culture club you are a Nazi.
Many anti-Fascists look like this when they protest because they have no intention of protesting peacefully. They are brainwashed into believing that they are actually up against people who are real Nazis who deserve to be punched and beaten. This is what happens when you demonise people whose views you disagree with.
Anti-Fascists in New Zealand come in all shapes and sizes, even people who you would never think would demonise people in that way. They have drunk the cool-aid and they genuinely believe that New Zealand is full of Fascists needing to be smashed, stopped or silenced. Perhaps Kate thinks she can kill them with kindness?( sarcasm)
Fighting Fascism one Data scrape at a time.
Tomorrow is the anti-Fascism rally at ?1 PM ?at the University of Auckland Quad. I suggest that anyone who has views that are not left-wing should keep their distance because there will be a large group of fired up activists looking for a target for their anger. Don't let it be you. They don't believe in freedom of speech or the right to have views different to them. Their view of the world is warped and they see racists and fascists under every bush.
If you agree with me that's nice, but what I really want to achieve is to make you question the status quo, look between the lines and do your own research. Do not be a passive observer in this game we call life.
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We've been through the Golden Globes and SAG Awards, so now it's finally time for the big show. You know, the one with two names. Must be why it's so important. The 87th Academy Awards (or Oscars, if you prefer) are taking place this Sunday, February 22nd at 8:30PM EST on ABC. Serial award show host Neil Patrick Harris is making his debut as master of ceremonies, which means the show will be heavy on music. Besides looking out for moments to top last year's epic selfie and pizza delivery, here are 7 other things to watch for:
1) Three letters, one name: NPH
Neil Patrick Harris is hosting for the first time ever–but don't worry, he's had plenty of experience (see Tony Awards 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 and Emmys 2009 and 2013). Expect his sketches to all turn into musical numbers, since, you know, song and dance is kinda his thing. We already know Frozen writers Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez penned him a special number called "Moving Pictures," and his opening monologue includes a reference to that scene from Gone Girl. Everyone is predicting NPH will kill it, and if all goes as well as his previous hosting gigs, then Hugh Jackman better watch his back.
We don't know if he's back to redeem himself from last year's "Adele Dazeem" mishap or if he's back to do it again, but John Travolta WILL be presenting at the Oscars this Sunday. Benedict Cumberbatch seems like the likely target.
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3) The Lonely Island
Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone and Akiva Schaffer WILL BE AT THE OSCARS. They are performing (like a boss) "Everything Is Awesome!!!" from The Lego Movie. But more importantly, they are performing in a room of people that includes Meryl Streep. #YOLO.
4) Surprise performances
Besides the performances of the Best Song nominees, there will be musical numbers from other guests. Lady Gaga is doing "a special tribute," while Jack Black, Anna Kendrick and Jennifer Hudson are all set to perform in "a salute to an Oscar-winning musical that is celebrating an anniversary this year." Oscars, you so cryptic.
5) Chris, Chirs and Chris (and we're not talking Hemsworth)
If the Oscars want to do it right, they will have Pratt, Pine and Evans present all together, with Hemsworth joining them after making a surprise entrance. Oh, hot guys named Chris in tuxes is not what this show is about? I must have misunderstood seeing as they make up half the presenter list.
6) The fashion
It's really been a great year for the red carpet. Besides having Lupita Nyong'o make the rounds a second time (so #blessed for that), there's been standout fashion from nominees like Emma Stone, Rosamund Pike and Amy Adams. Not to mention, the maternity style has been on point from Brits Keira Knightly and Sophie Hunter (Cumberbatch's wife).
Gwyneth Paltrow, love it or hate it?
Photo via @gwynethpaltrow
7) Birdman vs. Boyhood
These two movies will duke it out for the Best Picture trophy. Both have scooped up Golden Globe, SAG and BAFTA awards, so it's a tight race. Plus, there are dark horse contenders like American Sniper and Whiplash. Let's just hope Kanye doesn't run up on stage if one of those films wins…
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Remembering the old happy days as a Southern belle
Looking back, in a previous post, I said I would try not to look back (consider purchasing) Tonner's "Don't Look Back". Reason being, I didn't find it really too much of an authentic Civil War Costume. Well, here I am eating my words. And Dave (of Daveland did challenge me if I could live up to my decision). I didn't Dave! That's what happens when you see lots of photos of this doll and how beautiful the outfit seems to "really" be on it. Beyond that I hesitated because of the price. What the heck! Money comes back but the immense joy of holding, posing, photographing and repainting a doll like Scarlett is priceless! Sounds like the MasterCard ad, right? Well whoever made that ad surely got it right.
The doll has been repainted and I think this is one which I really pressured myself by getting the first stroke right. I hope I did. I haven't shaded the doll yet. There are times when you just have to stop. What I like about her? The dress drapes beautifully. I love beautifully draped dresses on dolls as they make the dress look more in proportion. The hat which was a big issue by one post in Prego (vis-a-vis the Franklin Mint version) was actually negligible (unless of course, you've actually seen the Mint version which I conclude from photos of it to be more in synch with the film).
Portrait of a lady
The doll's hair has long curls at the back which I managed to set aside to be more faithful to the scene. Although shown briefly, the scene doesn't do justice. And eating my words further, I must say: It is a must buy for any GWTW doll fan to have this. Perhaps like Ashley, how could I not be smitten by Tonner Scarlett's charm in this ensemble.
"That woman doesn't exist anymore."
This is the last, I hope post of Tonner Scarletts for this year (unless the price of the drapery dress of Tonner goes down on sale). Well, here she is, me eating my words, and finally feasting on another: the joy of looking back...and now looking forward to 2010 for another joyful GWTW doll collecting. I hope Tonner or Franklin Mint will be more gentle with their pricing -- that among others is part of my simple Christmas wish list.
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The Arkansas Energy Office announced that a total of $150,000 in rebates will be awarded through its Clean Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program. The program allows vehicle owners to receive rebates for the purchase or conversion of compressed natural gas (CNG) or propane autogas vehicles.
The Clean Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program applies to fleet operators, including government fleets. The rebate amount is $4,500 per vehicle or 50% of the conversion/incremental cost, whichever is less. There is no application deadline, but the rebates are available only on a first-come, first-served basis.
In addition, a total of $600,000 in funds will be issued to two fueling station operators through the Gaseous Fuels Rebate Program to install CNG equipment to provide public access to clean burning motor fuels. Kum & Go in Springdale received a $400,000 rebate and Arkansas Oklahoma Gas station in Fort Smith received $200,000.
"The popularity of clean fuel vehicles continues to rise, but more can be done to entice consumers to make the switch to clean fuels. By providing incentives to both fleet operators and fuel stations, there is a better opportunity for alternative motor fuels to take hold," said Mitchell Simpson, deputy director of the Arkansas Energy Office.
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Kai is a retired professional surfer. With no ocean nearby he spends a lot of time swimming. He is a coffee Barrista at Polychrome. Kai is out both as a homosexual and a known shapeshifter. He was attacked in Australia quite some time ago and lost his leg. It was obvious he is a shapeshifter after his leg grew back.
Kai is also the local Crocodyidae's Taweret/. The Taweret is responsible for protecting the spirits and souls of the Bask. She/he has the power or right to call upon that which she/he protects, much like certain lupines can called their Munin. These spirits are called Sekhem and are the incorporeal personifications of the life force of the deceased.


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My name's Kloe and this is my story.
I come from a non-Christian family, so growing up I used to pray and worship to this Chinese goddess all the while having a mindset of an atheist.
So, in year seven my form tutor was a Christian, this Christian lady, and I used to go out of my way to annoy her, and mock her faith.
And then I'd say that in year 11 was the most atheist I've ever been in my entire life after finding out that my brother had suddenly passed away.
Yeah, that was really a tough moment for me.
I mean, needless to say, like my heart was very hard towards the idea of the existence of God, and I thought that if there were a God, he were totally unloving, selfish, uncaring.
I became very close to a couple of Christian classmates.
We became so close that they felt that they could openly share their faith with me despite my opinions.
The only reason as to why I even let them in in the first place, and actually opened up these conversations, was because they genuinely invested in our friendship.
They really genuinely cared about my opinions and so I really cared about them as my friends.
So, one day they invited me along to a CU meeting.
So, I reluctantly came along, and it was the first time I'd ever read a part of the Bible.
So, they were looking at the book of Job, and it really, I felt like it was just like perfect timing almost because I was really going through a lot of pain, and it really opened up my eyes.
It really put my own situation into perspective, that despite the surface appearance God isn't responsible for suffering but He is sovereign over it.
It really hit a spot in me just because of how wrong I was in believing before that God was unloving or uncaring or selfish when the greatest demonstration of God's love was right before my eyes in what he did on that cross.
I came out of the CU meeting, asked my two Christian friends, like all the questions that I had in my head, and they really invested time into trying to answer these questions for me.
I had a lot of mixed emotions, and I felt like if this were all true, I want that.
And so, yeah, I decided to pray that life-changing prayer that God would come into my life and just take hold of it.
So, about a year after I became a Christian word got round at my old school, and I found out through my friends that my year seven teacher was just completely overjoyed, massively shocked because she hadn't stopped praying for me since I was in year seven that one day I would give my life to Christ which is such an answer to prayer and I'm so thankful for that.
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Sunday is my laid back, random thoughts session. Hmmm....I am overwhelmed with zucchini, good thing cattle like to eat them.....I have been promising myself that I would get to cleaning the sewing room for a month, I did rearrange a couple of spots, but it's staying on the list for now.....I am a big list maker, I have actually made a list of the lists that I had at one time(now that's strange).....I might have the chance to switch from night shift to day shift, I have been kind of mulling it over in my mind, no decisions yet.....It is cool here today (Michigan)makes me think of Fall.....I still have a phone # on my desk for the U-pick strawberry farm, I think that I can safely toss that now.....I am still finding stuff that belongs to DD#1, she and fiancee bought a house and she moved about 6 weeks ago, that is one of the piles in the sewing room.....I just realized that I still have a snowman cookie jar sitting on the shelf, from when I decorated for Christmas last year, maybe I'll stick a punkin on his head and ignore him until it's the proper season again.....I have been considering an indoor clothesline in the sewing room (also known as the downstairs bedroom of our old farmhouse), just a single line, the girls have alot of drip dry clothes (their purchase, not mine)and with the 8ft. cielings, there would be room..... my GF gave me a big stack of books that last time we had brunch, I have been saving them for when the outside stuff (garden, yard work) is done, but they are tempting me.....I did start knitting a hat the other night, I have to have something in my hands when we sit down to watch the local and national news in the evening, the only time I get to pick the channel, there is a group from church that makes hats/scarves/mittens for local charities..... local charities sounds so snooty, make me think of Little Orphan Annie, course, she could have used a hat.....Well, I feel much more relaxed now, better get back to the real world, the dishes are waiting.
Sunday, On the Couch Again
August 30th, 2009 at 06:26 pm
3 Responses to "Sunday, On the Couch Again"
August 30th, 2009 at 06:56 pmi like lists too. i once made a list of lists to make
August 30th, 2009 at 11:07 pmI hear Ya!
August 31st, 2009 at 08:57 amlol, i'm glad someone does


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DATAW ISLAND, S.C. - Freshman Ryan Fernandez (Selangor, Malaysia) shot one-over 73 in the third and final round to tie for 19th of 104 individuals as the Randolph-Macon men's golf team moved up one spot to finish 13th at the adidas Intercollegiate at the Dataw Island Club-Cotton Dike Course.
Fernandez had one birdie and 15 pars for the lowest round of the tournament for the Yellow Jackets. He improved each round and finished at 225 (78-74-73).
Senior Trey Razzetti (Glen Allen, Va./Benedictine) was tied for 41st at 233 (77-77-79). Razzetti had an eagle on the par-5 No. 7. He also carded nine pars during his third round.
Junior Alex Nelson (Weems, Va./Lancaster) tied for 46th at 235 (76-77-82). He had 11 pars during his third round.
Senior Chase Childers (Issue, Md./La Plata) shot 247 (85-81-81) and senior Christian Fagan (Glen Allen, Va./Deep Run) shot 260 (87-79-94).
Randolph-Macon returns to action on March 23-24 at the Marlin Invitational at the Beechwood Country Club in Ahoskie, N.C.
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Purpose:To provide direction and detailed procedures for the implementation of New Jersey State Law regarding the placement and use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) in the public gathering places. It is estimated that over 382,000 people experience sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in the United States annually. Approximately 92% of those people do not survive. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), the only definitive treatment for SCA is a defibrillation shock that restores normal heart rhythm. The chance of a SCA victim's survival decreases approximately 10% for every minute that passes without intervention.
Applicability & Background:Beginning on June 15, 2018, The Professional Softball Club, Inc. shall ensure that each facility designated for sanctioned softball events has an automated external defibrillator, as defined by the State Laws of New Jersey, which is made available in an unlocked location on the immediate property with an appropriate identifying sign. The defibrillator shall be accessible during the work day and any other time when a company-sponsored athletic event or team practice is taking place. The defibrillator shall be within reasonable proximity of the athletic field, as applicable; a team coach, licensed athletic trainer, or other designated staff member if there is no coach or licensed athletic trainer, who is present during the athletic event or team practice, is trained in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and the use of the defibrillator in accordance with this plan.
Emergency Action Plan Responsibility:The Professional Softball Club, Inc. and its representatives shall be immune from civil liability in the acquisition and use of defibrillators pursuant to the provisions of New Jersey State and Federal Law. The Coaches shall be responsible for ensuring that the provisions of this plan are implemented and enforced by coordinating their efforts to ensure all elements of this program are followed at each applicable location.
Automated External Defibrillator (AED), General:A portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses potentially life threatening cardiac arrhythmias in patients, and is able to treat them through defibrillation – the application of an electrical shock which stops the arrhythmia, allowing the heart to reestablish an effective rhythm. AEDs are simple to use, provide audio and visual commands and their use is taught in CPR/AED classes available to laypersons as well as professional level rescuers. An AED shall be available within reasonable proximity of the athletic field at which a company-sponsored athletic event or team practice is taking place.
Emergency Action Plan, AED:The AED device may be located in a clearly marked, unlocked AED cabinet or mounted in another manner that allows ease of access in an emergency. "Fixed" AEDs shall not be removed from their designated location except in an emergency situation. Portable AEDs shall be housed in a weather-proof, shock-absorbent, brightly colored, highly visible carrying case. AEDs shall be so located as to be within reasonable proximity to the covered event. As much as practical, this shall be within a three minute response time to retrieve the AED and begin emergency care.
Designated Responders:Each location shall have no less than two (2) coaches that hold a current CPR/AED certification. This shall include team coaches, licensed athletic trainers or other designated staff members. Designated Staff Responders shall hold a current certification in a training program recognized by the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and in the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Response:In the event of an emergency, Designated Staff Responders shall be contacted by any available means and shall begin the care of the injured or ill person consistent with their training. Bystanders may be asked to assist in contacting additional personnel. All staff participating or attending a school sponsored function are expected to be cognizant of the activities of the participants in the event. In the event that a participant is observed to be in distress due to a medical or traumatic event, the staff member shall assure that the appropriate Designated Responders as identified in this document are alerted to the emergency, that 9-1-1 is activated, and assist if needed. Designated Staff Responders shall assure that the injured or ill person is provided the appropriate care, including administration of CPR and application of the Automated External Defibrillator as needed and provided for in their training.
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Happy Friday readers. I'm feeling particularly Christmas-y this year! In honor, today's Friday Fantasy is the Hotel-de-glace in Quebec, Canada. It's a hotel made entirely of ice and snow. I know this building isn't a house, nor is it old, but the form is an old one and I think this it's just too neat not to mention!
First built in 2001, it was the first ice hotel in North America. Due to the fluctuation of air temperatures accompanying the changing of the seasons, the ice hotel melts every spring, only to be rebuilt bigger and better the next year. The original incarnation had 22 bedrooms when it was opened, while subsequent versions have grown each year to the present 85-bed accommodation. The hotel is built within a metal frame and takes more than 60 workers over a month and a half to build it.
The hotel not only houses guest rooms, but also has a chapel, a club (with an awesome slide) and a cafe. The beds are made of ice, but are covered with deer skins and mattresses, with sub-zero sleeping bags to cuddle up inside when you're ready to call it a night. Don't worry about sitting on a chilly commode, though. There are separate heated bathrooms with all of the conveniences the modern traveler has come to expect located in another structure. This grand hotel-castle is generally made up of countless arches (although it varies from season to season), and is reminiscent of the massive stone edifices of medieval Europe.
The Hotel-de-glace is a huge tourist destination for Quebec, so if you're in the area around New Year's, make sure you stop-by and enjoy a tour and a warm drink at this winter wonderland!
Photos below from style-designer, my motels and Wikipedia.
Well, I think this calls for some hot chocolate!
Have a great weekend!