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January 3, 2009 at 1:32 pm
PastaQueen reviews Mary Lou's Weigh Platform and suspects Bela Karolyi might be a vampire.
Disclosure: I was sent the Mary Lou's Weigh platform for free in exchange for an unbiased review of the product.
Mary Lou Retton is an Olympic gymnast who won a gold medal in 1984 and has recently developed the Mary Lou's Weigh Platform, a scale which is not really a scale. Instead, the platform secretly records how much you weigh the first time you step on it and then tells you how much weight you've lost or gained since your initial weight.
When I say it tells you how much weight you've lost, I mean that literally. Mary Lou's recorded voice not only relays your results, she gives you tips about eating protein and drinking more water. When you reach a new low weight, you get a round of applause. Every time you lose 10 pounds, the platform resets, part of a strategy to break huge weight-loss goals down into more manageable intermediate goals.
I like the philosophy behind the scale and the emphasis put on fitness and health rather than weight, particularly in the included booklet, DVD and the web site. Mary Lou has 4 daughters and has never allowed a scale in her house because she doesn't want them to obsess over a number. I also empathize with people who are scared to look at the number on a scale. When I first weighed myself over four years ago I was scared to look at the number for fear that I'd crossed the 400-pound mark. Mary Lou's Weigh Platform is a good way to track progress without becoming overly focused on a number.
However, it's also kind of cheesy. I know Mary Lou Retton is not actually talking to me. I know the applause is not real. It's just a computer giving me feedback. I find it annoying that the scale is trying to act like a person when it is clearly not a person. It is the same annoyance I feel when I call for customer service and an automated phone attendant asks me to say what department I want. I'd prefer just to see a + or – number on the scale rather than hear the voice, just like I'd rather hit a touch tone pad than to enunciate "Yes" or "No" creepily into the phone when everyone at work eyes me oddly.
Also, I know "perky" is her brand, but she's just a bit too chipper for me to take, particularly early in the morning when I weigh myself. The designers of the platform seem to have anticipated this response though, including this Q & A in the user booklet:
"If I shoot my Platform, will it still work??"
Unfortunately, the Platform isn't bulletproof. It will no longer work, if you shoot it.
"If I tell my Platform to 'shut up!' will Mary Lou Retton get her feelings hurt?"
Mary Lou will not take it personally if you need to express yourself during your daily weighing.
The scale also won't work well for the hearing impaired or for people who don't want to wake up their family in the morning. It is however very good for scaring cats who stumble upon the platform and tear off for the bedroom in terror at the chipper voice of Mary Lou telling them to "Step on the platform!"
The package also includes a booklet called "Lite reading" which is nicely designed visually and includes a lot of practical weight loss advice, though it's nothing you wouldn't find in the latest issue of Prevention or Women's Health, just like the advice Mary Lou gives you after you weigh in. It sounds like a good idea in theory, to deal out small amounts of information daily, but I don't want my scale telling me to drink more water. Duh, I know this. Just shut up already.
Evidently, in the future you will be able to buy cartridges that include new advice to preserve your sanity after Mary Lou has told you to eat more protein for the 30th time. They are not currently available on the site though. If they were, I'd be tempted to buy one just so I could hack it with my own advice. I have friends with soldering irons and deviant minds who could be of great help :)
The platform also comes with a DVD which includes an interview with Mary Lou that has that same bizarro quality found in any infomercial. Really, is anyone ever this happy to talk about a scale that is not a scale?
There was also a moment when I thought the universe might implode upon itself when Mary Lou stepped on her own platform and got advice from herself. It was like the moment in Being John Malkovich when he dives inside his own mind.
The DVD also includes answers to frequently asked questions, instructions on how to use the platform, and video of Mary Lou's 1984 victory, which I will admit, was hella inspiring. It also revealed that Bela Karolyi is so ancient he may well be a vampire.
The platform appears to be a gateway to get people involved in Mary Lou's website, which could hypothetically include more products in the future featuring her brand name. I like the attitude and the intent behind the program and I find it admirable that Mary Lou admits on the DVD that losing 20 pounds was one of the hardest things she had to do. I'm also glad to see her endorsing a healthy approach to weight management, particularly considering how screwed up gymnasts can be encouraged to be about their body image. As Mary Lou says:
People who know me understand that I don't believe in quick fixes," explains Mary Lou. "When it comes to weight loss or any goal, what's required is a commonsense plan, proven tools, achievable goals and ongoing motivation.
Overall, I think Mary Lou's Weigh Platform is a good idea that could still use some tweaking.
And now, you have a chance to win Mary Lou's Weigh Platform! I'm sure there are a lot of people out there just starting their weight loss programs who would benefit from having this platform. For half a nanosecond, I thought of giving it to my brother who is in need of a scale, and then collapsed on the carpet in a fit of giggles resembling an epileptic seizure. This is definitely a girl's scale.
To win the platform, you must be a US resident or be willing to have the platform shipped to a US address. (Sorry, I'm shipping this myself and don't want to pay for international shipping.) To enter, you have until 11:59pm on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 to leave a comment on this entry with a phrase you wish Mary Lou would say when you step on the platform. A winner will then be chosen randomly. Good luck!
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Carolina Girl • January 3, 2009 at 2:04 pm
If it's a gain I'd like it to say "It's probably just water weight." If it's a loss, I'd like it to say "You're a rock star and no one is cooler than you!" Ha!
Merry • January 3, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Good review! (In other words, I pretty much agree with you.)
I'm trying this scale out, as it happens. Is there a way to get the info about the poundage without the chipper chirpy someone-get-me-a-hammer messages? I think I got distracted by the typo in the manual and missed that information.
Beverly • January 3, 2009 at 3:11 pm
I would like her to tell me how well I did in terms of a performance. Like "I give you a 8.5 for effort" and then at the end of the month I would get a gold medal! Well, let's be real, I would probably get a bronze but still it would be fun.
Hope I win! I really, really want a scale without numbers.
vague • January 3, 2009 at 3:53 pm
How about, "WHOA, there's a little too much junk in that trunk!"
Seriously, though, this is the kind of scale I've been wishing they'd make! I want to know about my gains and losses, but I'm not so interested in (a.k.a. terrified about) the number I actually weigh now.
moonduster • January 3, 2009 at 4:25 pm
I'd like it to tell me, "One at a time, please" when my weight is going up!
Yet Another Jenny • January 3, 2009 at 5:11 pm
on a bad-news morning: Hey! At least you got your ass out of bed! Way to go!
DonnaLynn in Hawaii • January 3, 2009 at 6:16 pm
If I'd gained, I'd like it to say, "Lady, next time you walk into this bathroom, I'm hiding behind the door."
I really wants this no-scale for my teenager who needs to MAINTAIN her weight. I want her to do like you do with the wii fit, where you have the balance section. You have to stay within the lines, maintaining your balance for a certain amount of time… and I'd like daughter to stay within a certain weight range which is healthy for her. Her body image isn't that great even though she is literally the exact right size for her age, body structure and height.
This past year in school, her teacher told her she was "very overweight" even though she was actually UNDER weight at the time. That has really messed with her head. Teenage girls already deal with enough, then to have jacked up in the head teachers Iwho are overweight themselves) saying things like this to underweight teenage girls, it just isn't right.
Shelley • January 3, 2009 at 6:16 pm
For a loss: "You look Marvelous" (in a Billy Crystal accent)
For a gain: "What in the HELL were you thinking eating all that food?!?" (mostly because it would be fun to make Mary Lou cuss)
I hope I win – my Wii Fit is my scale, and if I hear that bitch say "that's obese" one more time…well, weapons may be drawn.
Bethama • January 3, 2009 at 6:24 pm
Given that I've been on maintenance for nearly two years now: "Stop obsessing!" when I lose; "As long as your pants still fit!" when I gain. Oh, and this would be in my mother's voice, since I don't even know who Mary Lou IS. (I spent the first twenty years of my life under a rock. It was lovely and had cable, but I really only watched Nickleodeon.)
PastaQueen • January 3, 2009 at 6:27 pm
@Sarah J – That's a good question. I just sent an email off to their support team about it and will get back to you if they respond.
queenalpo • January 3, 2009 at 6:37 pm
From a very happily deaf reader:
This is way off-point, and I love, love, love your blog, but if I ever see the term "hearing-impaired" here again, I'll… I'll… um. I don't know, but it'll be worse than annoying you with perkiness, I promise.
Ahem. PC lesson over. Sowwy.
PastaQueen • January 3, 2009 at 6:39 pm
@queenalpo – What is the PC term to use? I thought "hearing-impaired' was the right one since it includes people who use hearing aids or have partial hearing.
kim • January 3, 2009 at 7:24 pm
I'm not sure how I feel about a scale talking to me. I think I'd like it to play music. Something like "Eye of the Tiger" if your weight is up, and maybe some kind of sexy dance tune if you've lost weight. But hey – if Mary Lou wants to try to pep me up, I'll give her a chance. :)
Andrew is getting fit • January 3, 2009 at 7:53 pm
Aargh! I can't take it anymore!
Shelley • January 3, 2009 at 8:10 pm
She'd tell me, "Curves are sexy! Bigger curves are sexier! You are hot!"
Ok seriously, how does someone design their own scale, but not know enough to take off their freaking boots when they stand on it? Those boots probably weigh a pound each, at least.
PastaQueen • January 3, 2009 at 8:19 pm
@Shelley – In fairness to Mary Lou, she does take the boots off right after she weighs in to demonstrate what happens when you have a loss. But yeah, I thought the same thing at first!
Jessica Nelson • January 3, 2009 at 11:02 pm
I wish Marylou would say "Jessy you Rock" when I step on it.
anji • January 3, 2009 at 11:04 pm
@PastaQueen – I thought hearing-impaired WAS politically correct… it's better than "deaf" or "dumb"? No?
Anyways – hopefully we'll get it figured out and by the way, as a disabled person (disabled still politcally correct??? differently abled? in-abled? what the hell, disabled)… THANK YOU for thinking about how it could affect others in this way. I wonder if future models could have a small number shown like, -1.4 pounds or +2 pounds (kg)…. it's still showing a number but, it's not showing the overall number.
I have a friend who would LOVE this but, she lives in the land of dykes… (it IS politically correct, I just checked!)
anji • January 4, 2009 at 12:27 am
@anji – found this from the site, deafnotdumb.homestead.com/pc.html
Important terminology to use for people with hearing loss. The umbrella term for all people who have hearing loss is "people with hearing loss." The subcategories are "deaf people" and "hard of hearing people." Please use these terms in their proper context. Do not say "the hearing impaired, the deaf, or the hard of hearing." Use "people with hearing loss, deaf people, and hard of hearing people," or "people who are deaf or hard of hearing." People is the optimum word. Similarly, use "people with disabilities," or "people who are disabled." Don't categorize the individual by his or her disability.
Becca • January 4, 2009 at 12:29 am
On good days, Mary Lou should tell me how amazing I am and not to let it go to my head and think that I deserve a bowl of ice cream now.
On bad days, Mary Lou should ask me if it was really worth it eating that ice cream.
I applaud any company that has the foresight to include FAQs such as those. I was a kid when Mary Lou rocked the Olympics and I've always kind of liked her little firecracker self.
kay • January 4, 2009 at 1:36 am
i'd like it to say:
congratulations! you've reached your goal weight and have won a new wardrobe including shoes and handbags! in addition, a check for 1 million dollars has been deposited in your bank account. on your way to the bank, stop at your stylist's as you're also getting highlights to cover that grey! oh one more thing, YOU GET A CAR AND YOU GET A CAR AND YOU GET A CAR!
and then it would pinch me and say "get real! chubby. now go exercise"
Linzmat • January 4, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Gain: Cant…breathe…crushing…me!
Loss: (note this is with happy and not sarcastic intonation) Congratulations, you're a loser! And your ass looks fantastic!
I'm oddly intrigued by this unscale.
I also kind of love the idea of a scale that can give you personalized messages when you gain/lose. Like a Tomtom for your rear! Imagine Mr. T saying, "I pity da foo that sits next to yo ass on the bus!"
Or the Billy Crystal, "You look mahvelous!"
Tina • January 4, 2009 at 1:12 pm
For a gain how about this one, "Let me introduce to my little friend… your treadmill."
And for a loss, "Guess you didn't have pizza this week." Or "Is that REALLY just water weight?"
"One step at a time, one bite at time."
"I won a gold medal and people are still stepping all over me."
Ohh the possiblities are endless.
Donna Sue • January 4, 2009 at 4:37 pm
How about "good golly miss molly" :) or "OH NO you didnt"! :) Great review on the scale by the way! Loved what you said! I'm crossin my fingers here! I havent weighed in ages but maybe MaryLou would give me the courage to step my fatass on the scale again! lol
Have a great week Janette! :)
Farah • January 4, 2009 at 7:31 pm
Ewes not fat, ewes fluffy!
Ha, not so much. It seems like this phrase seemed to be a part of a startling number of crafts that I did as a youth in my church youth program. I'd like to think they weren't trying to tell me something and that it was a coincidence. Maybe I just remember it because it always seemed to apply more than it should have. Anyway, the crafs usually involved some kind of lamb, sheep or something that could be construed as a 'ewe'.
Melissa Fast • January 4, 2009 at 8:30 pm
"You weighed once today. Going to the bathroom will not alter your weight and scale hopping is not exercise!"
marty • January 4, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Dude, I want this so much I'm going to have to buy it if I don't win.
How about (for a gain):
Did you take ALL your clothes off? What about your earrings? Did you go to the bathroom? Shave your legs first? No? Well, you're fucked. Better luck next time!
Jaimie • January 5, 2009 at 12:49 am
I think I enjoyed reading your readers snarky comments as much as I do yours!
this was one of my faves:
"Yes, you do have a great personality, but you have a great big ass to go with it!" (Bunner)
very funny! (In the FrankTV voice? I think I watch TBS too much…that commercial is ALWAYS on!)
for gains: Seriously honey? step awaaaaay from the ice cream
loss: Well now, that wasn't so bad, was it?
I wish I'd get stuff like that to review!
she overflows • January 5, 2009 at 10:40 am
"You have [lost/gained x amount] and you're still beautiful! Don't forget to be nice to people today.*"
*Working in a pharmacy, I need this one, haha. Also, I'm trying to be nicer to my family/not take my frustration out on them when they're not the cause of it.
Emily • January 5, 2009 at 10:55 am
I have one of these, and I actually really love it. It is cheesy, but it's awesome not to be focusing on the NUMBER – and it is so much easier when someone is keeping track of what I've lost. Hurray for no maths!
I'd like to give one to my Mom, so that's who I'd send it to if I win.
And I'd love to hear her say, if you're ABOVE you're starting weight "Aww, that sucks. Better luck next time!" Teehee.
Eva Dalla • January 5, 2009 at 12:22 pm
I wish it would just die off if i weigh more or say something to the effect, "please dont binge after listening to your weight. It's probably just PMS Weight or some water weight."
but then again, I would want it to lie if i worked out all week and still didnt loose any weight. I am suffering from a plateau and am sick and tired and never want to see the number 141 ever ever again.
queenalpo • January 5, 2009 at 12:47 pm
@anji and pastaqueen —
Oh, gawsh… sorry for dropping that comment and then leaving y'all behind to figure it out.
And yes *headsmack* I echo Anji in thanking Jennette in remembering to consider others when reviewing this.
Most people in the community seem to be fine with "the deaf and hard of hearing." Hearing-impaired just places too much emphasis on "impaired" (e.g. you poor broken person, you!)
Mea culpa.
Jac • January 5, 2009 at 1:17 pm
First, I'd like to say that I REALLY like this concept! I put WAY too much emphasis on the scale…
I would love to hear it say something along the lines of:
"Remember, it's healthy choices that make a difference. Now, put down that cupcake and move a little!"
Anne (happy fun pants) • January 5, 2009 at 11:46 pm
First, I am SO impressed that you were honest with the review – and not just kissing MLR's ass. It would've been easy to do so, but I love that you didn't.
Secondly, if you lose weight, I think the scale should say "DAMN! You're lookin' so good, I just might have to join the German swim team!"
Although really, that doesn't make much sense. I was trying to make MLR hit on me. But just because the German swim team LOOKED like men, it doesn't mean that they would be attracted to lady parts.
This might be why I wasn't on the design team for the scale in the first place….
Samantha Pruitt • January 6, 2009 at 5:04 am
i wish she would say, this is when you lose weight, "your ass is lookin' niiiiiice!"
since i'm obsessed with my awesome ASSets!
Karla Smith • January 6, 2009 at 1:06 pm
try a salad every once in a while, whydontcha?
Poppy Buxom • January 6, 2009 at 10:44 pm
"In case you're wondering, your underwear does make you look fat."
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Okay…so if you are reading this and you're a Mormon, I'm sure that you've been made aware of the warning given in Revelation. If you're reading this, and you're not a mormon, you may have recited the warning in Revelation to your Mormon friends…
" 18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:" – Revelation 22:18
Often times, Mormons are told that this scripture proves that the Book of Mormon is not true, or is uninspired.
I've heard this before. My "defense" has always been:
- John wrote the book of Revelation before he wrote the Book of John, so he is going against his own warning.
- A similar warning is given in Deuteronomy 4:2 – Does this mean that the entire bible isn't true?
Those "defenses" seem to be fine enough. I mean, I don't really put much stock into the argument because I have actually read the Book of Mormon, and I've received witness that it is good, and it is true. I love the Bible and the Book of Mormon. I love learning about the Savior and His gospel. Simple enough.
Anyways – I was reading the Book of Mormon recently in 1 nephi 14. In this chapter, Nephi is receiving a revelation – about the scattering and gathering of Israel and about the latter-days. Towards the end of the chapter, we read:
" 18 And it came to pass that the angel spake unto me, saying: Look!
19 And I looked and beheld a man, and he was dressed in a white robe.
20 And the angel said unto me: Behold one of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
21 Behold, he shall see and write the remainder of these things; yea, and also many things which have been.
22 And he shall also write concerning the end of the world.
23 Wherefore, the things which he shall write are just and true; and behold they are written in the book which thou beheld proceeding out of the mouth of the Jew; and at the time they proceeded out of the mouth of the Jew, or, at the time the book proceeded out of the mouth of the Jew, the things which were written were plain and pure, and most precious and easy to the understanding of all men.
24 And behold, the things which this apostle of the Lamb shall write are many things which thou hast seen; and behold, the remainder shalt thou see.
25 But the things which thou shalt see hereafter thou shalt not write; for the Lord God hath ordained the apostle of the Lamb of God that he should write them." – 1 Nephi 14:18-25
So – Nephi sees one of the 12 apostles of Jesus Christ. The angel explains that this apostle has seen the vision that Nephi is seeing (the end of the world), and that he (John) will write the contents of that vision. The angel testifies that what John will write will be just and true. He also teaches that John will write many of the things that Nephi has seen. John will also write the rest of the prophecy. Nephi is commanded to stop recording the contents of this vision because John was ordained to write it. So, the Book of Mormon is revealed scripture, but it does not add to the book of Revelation. Nephi was commanded not to write this revelation. Nephi saw the revelation, but he was taught that another apostle (John) was foreordained to write it for the world to know. The Book of Mormon, therefore, does not go against John's charge left in Revelation.
I'm not supposing that Nephi and John saw the exact same revelation in the exact same way. But I know that Nephi saw the end of the world, and he was commanded to keep it to himself. John would be the apostle to give this revelation to the world. The Book of Mormon abides John's warning.
So – if you're reading this, and you're a Mormon, you can now with confidence explain that the Book of Mormon does not defy John's warning given in revelation. If you are NOT a Mormon, and you are reading this, then I urge you to read the Book of Mormon and receive another true witness of the Savior.


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Hotels in Williamsburg, Virginia
Country Hearth Inn – Capitol Historic, located in Colonial Williamsburg, is a charming boutique property located in natural unspoiled surroundings complete with bird feeders and park benches and offers a beautiful pool area with gazebos and cook-out area. Your home away from home offers 58 rooms, including standard rooms with two queen beds, deluxe rooms with two queen beds or king bed with micro-fridge and family suites with kitchens. Accommodations: 58 rooms. Address: 924 Capitol Landing Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185. Phone: (757) 229-5215; Fax: (757) 220-3810. http://www.countryhearth.com/
Days Inn Historic Area – Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area. Situated off Interstate 64, this modern, low-rise hotel is less than 2 miles from Colonial Williamsburg and under 6 miles from Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Explore Colonial Williamsburg and book your accommodations at the Days Inn Williamsburg Historic Area hotel.706 Bypass Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Embassy Suites Hotel Williamsburg – Located just minutes from the College of William and Mary, Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens Theme Park, Water Country USA Water Park, the Williamsburg Pottery Factory, the Golden Horseshoe Golf Course, the Kingsmill Golf Course and Prime Outlets at Williamsburg Shopping Mall. Accommodations: rooms. Address: 3006 Mooretown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185. Tel: +1-757-229-6800; Fax: +1-757-220-3486. http://www.embassysuites.com/
Governor's Inn – The most economical way to enjoy the values and amenities of the Colonial Williamsburg Hotels is to stay at the Governor's Inn. Located just three blocks from the Historic Area, the Governor's Inn offers 200 guest rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, and the benefit of continental breakfast included in your room rate! Guests also enjoy free use of the superb recreational facilities of the nearby Woodlands Hotel & Suites. The Governor's Inn is operated seasonally. Address: 506 North Henry Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185. Phone: (757) 229-1000 ext. 6000; Reservations: 1-800-HISTORY (1-800-447-8679). http://www.history.org/
Greensprings Plantation, Williamsburg – Conveniently located to the historic triangle- Jamestown, Yorktown and Williamsburg and Colonial plantations, fantastic theme parks- Busch Gardens and Water Country USA, and outdoor recreation activities such as golfing and fishing and Virginia's only Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course. Spend your time enjoying yourself, not driving!Address: 3500 Ludwell Parkway, Williamsburg, VA 23188. Phone: (757) 253-1177; Fax: (757) 253-8646; For Reservations Call 1-800-424-1943. http://www.greenspringsplantation.com/
Hampton Inn & Suites Williamsburg Historic District
Situated only 20 minutes from Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, is situated in an area steeped in American tradition. History buffs will appreciate the magnificent 18th and 19th century buildings and homes, just a short walk from our hotel in Williamsburg, VA. Also nearby is Jamestown Settlement—mainland North America's first permanent English colony.911 Capitol Landing Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23185, USATEL: +1-757-941-1777 FAX: +1-757-941-1778
Holiday Inn Express Williamsburg North
Newest Hotel in Williamsburg! Take in all there is to see in colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown , and Jamestown.
(Formerly Days Inn Colonial Resort)
720 Lightfoot Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188-9013
Book online or call: 800 841 9337
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Williamsburg – Just minutes away from outlet shopping and walking distance to area restaurants. Come and see the Brand New Yankee Candle Factory just a few blocks for the hotel. Our newly built hotel has 55 spacious rooms and 38 suites. All rooms have mini refrigerators, microwaves, hair dryers and free high speed internet. We have an indoor heated pool, exercise room, guest laundry room and a sundry shop. There is a deluxe continental breakfast served daily featuring our famous "hot cinnamon rolls". Accommodations: 93 rooms. Address: 1452 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185. Reservations: 01 800 000-0404; Hotel Front Desk: 757-9411057; Fax: 757-9411058. Email: email@example.com | http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/
Marriott's Manor Club at Ford's Colony – Nestled in the woodlands of Virginia's rolling countryside and just minutes away from historic Williamsburg is the exclusive Marriott's Manor Club at Ford's Colony, a graceful resort set within a 20th century planned community that reflects the spirit of 18th century America. Accommodations: 262 Rooms. Address: 101 St. Andrews Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23188. Phone: (757) 258-1120; Fax: (757) 258-5705. http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/PHFVI
Ramada 1776 Historic Williamsburg – Hotel and conference center with deluxe guest rooms in Colonial Decor located 1 mile from Colonial Williamsburg, 5 miles from Busch Gardens situated on 12 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Accommodations: 202; Address: 725 Bypass Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23185. Phone: (757) 220-1776; Fax: (757) 220-3124.
Ramada Williamsburg East – Each room includes a full hot breakfast for 2 adults and 2 children; complimentary a.m. coffee; complimentary newspaper at front desk; lounge area with fireplace; sarkling outdoor pool open 10am-10pm Memorial Day to Labor Day; poolside covered Gazebo; refrigerators & microwaves are available upon request ($10 per night); cribs & playpens available at no charge; free cable TV with complimentary HBO, Disney, ESPN, Sports, & Cable News Network. Accommodations: 162 rooms. Address: 5351 Richmond Road /I-64, Williamsburg, VA 23188. Phone: (757) 565-2000; Fax: (757) 565-4652.
Wedmore Place – Situated near the 1607 settlement of Jamestown Island and minutes from Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area, Wedmore Place offers comfort, relaxation, old-fashioned courtesy, good food and good wines. 5810 Wessex Hundred, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185. Reservations: 1 866 WEDMORE (866-933-6673); Reception: 757 941-0310; Fax number: 757 941-0318; E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Williamsburg Hospitality House – One of the most distinguished hotels in Williamsburg, The Hospitality House invites you to enjoy a quiet, comfortable stay where America's history began. A preferred hotel for the distinguished traveler, the Williamsburg Hospitality House is located two blocks from the historic area of Colonial Williamsburg and across from the College of William and Mary. Address: 415 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185 | Phone: (757) 229-4020 | Fax: (757) 220-1560 | http://www.williamsburghosphouse.com/
Williamsburg Inn – A Colonial Williamsburg Foundation hotel. Regarded among the world's great hotels, the Williamsburg Inn in Williamsburg, Virginia is the crown jewel of Colonial Williamsburg Hotels. The Inn has hosted a wealth of heads-of-state yet pampers each and every guest with similar royal treatment. Address: 136 East Francis Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185. Phone: (757) 229-1000 ext. 3089. http://www.history.org/
Williamsburg Lodge – A Colonial Williamsburg Foundation hotel.The Williamsburg Lodge, one of John D. Rockefeller Jr.'s original Colonial Williamsburg hotels, is undergoing a significant expansion and renovation through mid-2006. The Ashby and Custis Guestshouses opened in July and provide guests with charming southern comforts even as the project continues. The guesthouses, each with 30 rooms, offer high-speed Internet connectivity, television, radio, in-room safe, coffee maker, refrigerator, and iron and ironing board. Accommodations: 323 rooms. Address: 310 S. England St., Colonial Williamsburg, VA 23187-1776, USA. Phone: 757/229-1000 or 800-447-8679; Fax: 757/220-7799.
The Williamsburg Hotel & Conference Center – Modern 6-story Resort Hotel situated on 15 acres near Busch Gardens, 2-1/2 miles from restored area. Closest hotel to Busch Gardens, convenient to Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown historical sites and shopping, over 45,000 square feet of event space, with the largest ballroom and conference center in the area, high-speed internet Access and more. Accommodations: 295 rooms. Address: 50 Kingsmill Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185. Phone: 1-757-220-2500; Fax: 1-757-221-0653; Sales: 1-757-220-2500; Reservations: 877-817-0157. http://www.thewilliamsburghotelcc.com/
Williamsburg Plantation
There are 78 buildings with a total of 303 units. All buildings have two floors and no elevators.This elegant, all-suite property is 4 miles from Colonial Williamsburg and 6.6 miles from Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport.
Address: 4870 Longhill Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188, United States
Phone: +1 757-253-9100
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A Colonial Williamsburg Foundation hotel. Nestled on the edge of a 40-acre pine forest, this moderately priced Williamsburg hotel is a family haven. And no other Williamsburg hotel is as conveniently located — the Woodlands Hotel and Suites is right at the starting point of the 18th century, at the Visitor Center for Colonial Williamsburg. You can follow the Nature Trail to the Historic Area, or just hop on a shuttle. Address: Woodlands Hotel & Suites, 105 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185. Phone: (757) 220-7960; Reservations: 1-800-HISTORY (1-800-447-8679). http://www.history.org/


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Wall Street edged higher on Monday as oil prices climbed while financial shares gained ahead of a big week of earnings results from banks.
The three major indexes registered modest increases after posting losses last week.
Investors are next looking for cues from the first-quarter earnings season, set to begin in earnest with Alcoa's (AA.N) report after the bell on Monday. Ahead of the results, Alcoa shares were up 4 percent.
Profits at S&P 500 companies are expected to have fallen 7.7 percent in the first quarter, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
Financial shares .SPSY, the worst performing group this year, were among the leaders on Monday. JPMorgan (JPM.N), Citigroup (C.N) and Bank of America (BAC.N) all gained ahead of their quarterly reports this week.
"We're heading into earnings season. The market strength could be foreshadowing profits being better than expectations and the bar has been set pretty low," said Chuck Carlson, chief executive officer at Horizon Investment Services in Hammond, Indiana.
A rocky start of the year was followed by a sharp rebound since mid-February and stocks are now little changed for the year so far.
Stocks have also followed the fluctuations in oil prices for much of the past few months, although that correlation has softened in recent weeks. Brent crude prices touched a four-month high on Monday as a rally in wider commodities markets encouraged buying ahead of a meeting of oil producers in Doha next Sunday.
"Markets have been trading on crude as much as anything, so that is probably helping," Carlson said.
The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI was up 87.01 points, or 0.5 percent, to 17,663.97, the S&P 500 .SPX had gained 6.42 points, or 0.31 percent, to 2,054.02 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC had added 17.34 points, or 0.36 percent, to 4,868.03.
Six of the 10 S&P sectors were higher, led by the financial and materials .SPLRCM sectors.
Apple (AAPL.O) rose 1.1 percent to $109.86 and gave the biggest boost to the S&P and the Nasdaq.
Norfolk Southern (NSC.N) shares fell 2 percent to $79.83 after Canadian Pacific (CP.TO) said it was giving up on its $28 billion bid to buy the railroad.
National Oilwell Varco (NOV.N) dropped 5.8 percent to $27.42 after the oilfield equipment maker said it would cut its quarterly dividend.
Advancing issues outnumbered declining ones on the NYSE by 2,124 to 870, for a 2.44-to-1 ratio on the upside; on the Nasdaq, 1,636 issues rose and 1,133 fell for a 1.44-to-1 ratio favoring advancers.
The S&P 500 posted 21 new 52-week highs and 3 new lows; the Nasdaq recorded 36 new highs and 25 new lows.
(Reporting by Lewis Krauskopf in New York; additional reporting by Abhiram Nandakumar in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva and Nick Zieminski)
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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
- n. A star, especially Polaris, that is used as a point of reference.
- n. A guiding principle, interest, or ambition.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
- n. A star used as a navigation reference, particularly a pole star such as Polaris.
- n. A guiding tenet or principle.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
- n. Same as loadstar.
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. A star that leads or serves to guide; especially, the pole-star: often used figuratively.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- n. guiding star; a star that is used as a reference point in navigation or astronomy
- n. something that serves as a model or guide
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North Korean state media had used the term "lodestar" in reference to Kim Jong Il, as well as for the name of long-range rockets the country tested in 1998 and 2009, the NYT reports.
Remember our nation's lodestar is a better future.
His theological lodestar is Augustine, not Thomas Aquinas.
To believe that Obama is a socialist merely assumes his continued commitment to a world he has long described as his lodestar.
"Are we losing our lodestar, which is the Bill of Rights?"
Blood and death suffuses the history of southern Africa, but our lodestar is a noble hope.
The lodestar was a term North Korean propagandists had used for Mr. Kim.
Smith's favourite movie, is, she says, a 'lodestar' to her when writing anything: 'The time to make your mind up about people is never!'
For many years, the British monarchy acted as a kind of lodestar for Americans, representing its nation's realpolitik process while itself escaping any overt political involvement.
Despite bitter disputes with France and Germany before the Iraq invasion in 2003, Washington has come to rely on the European Union over the last year as "a kind of lodestar," in Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's words, that inspires and attracts democratic movements from Ukraine to the Middle East.
Word of the day, definitely.
As compasses tell us direction
So Donald consults his erection,
And where it is pointed
A new love's anointed.
His lodestar is lust, not affection.
There is a nice discussion of the origins of this word on Languagehat's website: http://languagehat.com/lodestar/#comments. The related word "lodestone" also came up.
Lady, lady, should you meet
One whose ways are all discreet,
One who murmurs that his wife
Is the lodestar of his life,
One who keeps assuring you
That he never was untrue,
Never loved another one...
Lady, lady better run.
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The first woman entrepreneur I knew was my neighbour who started a papad manufacturing business in the early 90s. I remember my mother being in awe of her and did her best to help out the budding entrepreneur.
But that was the 90s and these entrepreneurs were never glorified or talked about in the media. Even the choices for women in India were limited - most enterprising women built home-based businesses.
Over the turn of the millennium, a lot of businesses based on the distribution model were popularized, and empowered women too. Every other person you met was either an Amway or Oriflame distributor.
Fast forward a few years and we have women rocking the proverbial boat by trying their hands on so-called "male-dominated" businesses.
Let me introduce here six phenomenal ladies who rule the Indian startup scene with their disruptive ideas. From software developer to recruiter, from a woman who travelled alone for days on end surveying small city hotels to one whose mission is to pamper other Indian women, they have been there, done that and aren't slowing down anytime soon.
Of course, we'll talk about their work (and companies), which speaks for itself.
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World No. 2 Roger Federer says he still has a chance to reclaim the No. 1 ranking, but it will take an extraordinary year to so do. The 31-year-old Swiss is playing a more limited schedule in 2013, including skipping the Miami Masters. After Indian Wells, where Federer is defending his title and 1,000 points, he will take seven weeks off until Madrid, which begins on May 5. Federer is currently 3,105 points behind No. 1 Novak Djokovic.
"It's definitely realistic if I'm playing great, but I need to play absolutely great," Federer told reporters in Dubai, where he is also defending his title and 500 points. "I can play great, but will I be allowed to? Time will tell. My big focus is on making sure that every tournament I enter I am perfectly prepared. I am hopeful I will get enough matches, but if not my schedule can be changed. I need to make sure I have enough time off, so that when 2014 comes I am in a position with options, which I almost wasn't this year to a degree."
Federer, who won his record 17th Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon last summer, added that he is capable of winning more majors. He has not won a major off grass since the 2010 Australian Open.
"I strongly believe I have more Slams in me," Federer said. "Which Slam do I favor -- does Wimbledon over-weigh the rest? Maybe, but looking back there have been amazing moments with each Slam. It depends how long I play. But I don't want to be depending on that. I am trying to be smart with my schedule. I am practicing more. Your prime is 23 to 27 or 28 so for me it's very challenging -- and exciting. I need to make the right decisions. I have family and not many guys have that."


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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Lead Me, Guide Me, Walk Beside Me Artwork
There is a children's song in our church called "I Am A Child Of God."
The chorus says:
Lead Me,
Guide Me,
Walk Beside Me,
Help me find the way.
Teach me all that I must do,
To live with Him someday.
You can listen to the amazing song here.
Can't promise you won't cry.
It's beautiful.
And for everyone.
So when trying to come up with an idea for some beautiful, timeless and uplifting artwork for my music room, I knew I wanted to do something with my children, and something with those lyrics.
So I took them in the back yard for a quick little photoshoot.
Printed the lyrics off on the printer and mounted them to the mattes.
And Voila!
The frames are 11x14 and paired with 8x10 matte and were all found at Hobby Lobby.
The map I made from a cut up brown paper grocery bag, some crayons, and a lighter to singe the edges.
Pictures were taken using natural light with UV filter on (shutter, I know but I was in a hurry) Auto setting.
The font used for the words is called Jellyka Delicious Cake (indeed!) and you can find the free download HERE
1920 Upright piano found on Craigslist for $50.
No kidding ;)
Could also be a great idea for grandparents maybe in one of those long matted frames with 3 picture openings.
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Muhurat of Prabhas's latest film Bujjigadu (Made In Chennai) in the direction of Puri Jagan was launched in the office of Vaishno Academy on the morning of 24 August. KS Rama Rao produces this film on Creative Commercials banner. Trisha is the heroine. Shyam K Naidu handles cinematography and Chakri composes music.
Dr. Kothapalli Srinivas (cardiologist from USA) sounded the clapboard. Krishnam Raju switched on the camera. K Raghavendra Rao directed the first shot on Prabhas and Trisha.
Here are the dialogues of the first shot
Trisha: Yey Sambar
Prabhas: Nenu Sambar kaade! Nuvve Golti.
Trisha: Yey Sambar
Prabhas: Nenu Sambar kaade! Nuvve Golti.


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I bought a potted rose from the local grocery store, it was labeled a victory rose if that helps. Anyway, when purchased the flowers were a lovely lavender color. I took it home and repotted it into potting soil mixed with coir fiber and some rabbit manure and rabbit urine soaked pine pellets. The next buds the plant formed were a florescent red/pink. Has anyone else ever had this happen? Are some roses like hydrangeas and the flower color is partly determined by the soil ph?
I'm so disappointed, I can buy hot pink roses by the dozen but it took me nearly a year to find the lavender colored one. Any help or ideas are greatly appreciated.


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I found a picture of this motif
This is a yahoo Celtic tatting group. I tried it out and the result is motif # 4. I have also added beads here.
I start out wanting to do one thing, get side-tracked and end up doing something else.
Tatting has reduced my reading time.
I want to try out some Irish crochet motifs. And all those pictures of Sharon B's class in progess has me itching to work some embroidery samples. Looks like I have to organise myself if I don't want to be overwhelmed.


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Announcing New Fall Intuitive Painting Weekend "FREE THE PAINT AND LET GO" October 4-5, 2014, at my studio in North Portland. This will be the last Workshop for 2014 so save the date and let me know if you want to join us.
This was a big travel year for me, Hawaii and Japan in Spring and Barcelona this Summer. I'm finely back and I learned a lot I want to share with you. Hawaii taught me to connect with the loha (spirit) of the brushes and paint. Japan taught me to breath and appreciate the beauty of nature and the art "WE" create. Barcelona taught me how important "FREEDOM" is to creativity and without it how we hold back. The focus of this Octobers Intuitive Painting Weekend is "FREEDOM and LETTING GO." To let the images and messages freely come and possibly change our life. All we need to do is get out of the way and let the paint flow.
"FREEDOM" is our call and our call will be answered.
So if you feel like painting as much as I do join me and a small band of painters. Leaving all our cares behind, being in the moment and sharing our hearts. If this appeals to you just let me know and I'll add you to the list. Can't wait to paint with you.
The cost is $180 for the 2 days of painting if it's your first time and $120 if you have taken it before and want to repeat. The workshop runs October 4-5, Saturday and Sunday, all day from 10-5. The cost includes all paints and art materials, tea and some healthy snacks.
This weekend is for everyone, no previous art experience required. You have everything you need. Experienced painters and beginners all enjoy this process. It is not about better techniques of painting but more bout painting from your heart All you do is show up, wear old clothes you can get paint on and bring a sack lunch, I will do the rest.
Workshop is Limited to 8 students so if you want to come, save the date and let me know right away so i can save your spot.
Looking forward to painting with you and seeing what wants to come. Feel free to contact me thru email firstname.lastname@example.com if you have any questions.
See you in a few weeks. Carolyn