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Tottenham reportedly asked for Mattia De Sciglio in exchange for Roberto Soldado, but Milan turned them down.
The Rossoneri have confirmed Soldado is one of their transfer targets to replace Mario Balotelli, along with Chelsea's Fernando Torres, Fabio Borini of Liverpool and Fulham's Konstantinos Mitroglou.
According to Sky Sport Italia, Spurs requested Italy full-back De Sciglio as part of the deal for Soldado.
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I had a very weird dream on the night we got all that new B2W2 and BW2 information.
So basically, Ellie (wtf?) out of all people posted an announcement announcing that there wasn't going to be any positive interactions with Dawn and Ash in BW2 at all (I blame my PearlShipper-ness), with the source being one of the writers. Then I randomly checked into a hotel with a friend or someone, and both of us were carrying a duck each. Yes, a duck, that tried to escape at every chance it got. I then went over to the balcony of the hotel, duck in arms, and saw the "extended version" of Johto in the distance, which was basically a green mass of nothingness stretching out for miles and miles. When I went back to my hotel room, a Pokemon episode was up, and it showed Ash slapping Misty for some reason, with Brock dancing with someone - I think it was Gary - in the background. I went out of the hotel room again and back to the place where we checked in (the hotel happened to be connected to this giant mall or something), and my duck finally escaped and flew down to the plaza below, where it began dancing. Suddenly, more ducks appeared out of nowhere, and they all spontaneously broke into dancing to the Austin Powers theme tune. Then I woke up.
I had a very awkward feeling for the rest of that day.

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Governor Cuomo Announces $790,000 in Federal Funding to Prevent Invasive Species on Agricultural Lands
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced nearly $790,000 awarded to New York State under the 2014 federal Farm Bill to prevent invasive species on agricultural lands across New York State. This funding will help the State Department of Agriculture and Markets, the State Integrated Pest Management program and institutions of higher learning to jointly work together to identify potential pests before they gain a foothold in New York agriculture.
Weve seen how insects that prey on crops have wreaked havoc in other states, and were taking steps to guard against that here in New York, Governor Cuomo said. New Yorks agricultural industry is essential for the states economy and employs thousands of New Yorkers. This funding will help ensure that potential threats to agriculture are contained so New Yorks vital agriculture industry can continue to thrive and grow.
Specific sectors impacted by this funding cover a number of agricultural commodities, including: grapes, apple orchards, peach orchards, forests, vegetables including tomatoes and potatoes, and nurseries. Potential threats to these commodities include: leaf roll virus (grapes), apple proliferation phytoplasma (apples), plum pox virus (peaches), tomato leaf miner (tomatoes), Emerald Ash Borer and Asian Longhorned Beetle (forests).
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service solicited suggestions from interested parties, including states and U.S. territories, universities, federal agencies, nongovernmental organizations, private companies and tribal organizations. New Yorks high success rate in receiving these awards speaks to the importance of its past successes on previously funded invasive species projects.
Congressman Chris Gibson said, Invasive species and crop diseases are a real threat to the productivity of our farmlands and the economy of rural New York. I am proud to support programming that helps growers keep their plantsand their businesseshealthy. As always, I appreciate the good work of the State Department of Agriculture and Markets in overseeing these valuable studies.
Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney said, Our farmers are more than an engine for job creation and economic growth - they are our neighbors, who provide healthy, fresh foods for our schools, families and businesses. Invasive species like the Brown Marmorated Stinkbug and the Spotted Wing Drosophila represent a real and dangerous threat to our farmers and local agricultural economy, but working together, we can invest to identity and prevent harmful invasive species in the Hudson Valley.
Acting State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball said, For over 40 years I have been a vegetable farmer, continually monitoring my plants for insects and diseases. New threats pop up all the time and advance warning to strategically address them is critical to every farmer. The work that this funding supports will protect farmers from invasive species and help them continue to be successful here in New York.
As an international trade leader, New York continuously monitors for risks of pest introduction that can have a harmful effect on agriculture not only within the state but nationwide.
Funding was awarded to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets for nine projects. Four additional New York projects were also funded.
A list of awards is below. The majority of these plans will be implemented during the 2014 growing season.
Grape Commodity Survey
Department of Agriculture and Markets
Orchard Commodity Survey
Department of Agriculture and Markets
Phytophthora ramorum Nursery Survey
Department of Agriculture and Markets
Solanaceous/Tomato Commodity Survey
Department of Agriculture and Markets
Stone Fruit Commodity Survey
Department of Agriculture and Markets
Phytophthora ramorum Detection along the shipment continuum
Department of Agriculture and Markets
State Plant Diagnostician Readiness
Cornell University CALS
Reinstating a Grape Certification Survey Program In NYS
Department of Agriculture and Markets
Forest Pest Outreach
Department of Agriculture and Markets
Potato Cyst Nematode Immunity
USDA ARS (NYS Office)
Deregulation of Golden Nematode
Department of Agriculture and Markets
Catskill-Adirondack-North Country Preparedness Response Plan
Enhanced Mitigation Techniques for Control of Cactoblastis cactorum
Total: $789,301
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I met a guy two years ago when I first came to college. We are now really good friends. We're not extremely close or anything because his major is time consuming, but he's the closest guy friend I have. The problem is, the more I've learned about him, the more I like him and now I'm head over heals and can't get him off my mind. So much to the point that it drives me crazy! I care about him deeply and would do anything for him. I haven't said anything to him about this though. I'm afraid it may make the friendship awkward. I'm not sure how he feels about me. I mean, he's always so nice to me most times and always says the right thing. But I do get mixed signals from him a lot (like sometimes it seems like he wants to be close to me and other times he keeps his distance. We have a lot in common and we always have a great time when we're around each other. Should I risk telling him how I feel at the expense of our friendship?
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My advice is to tell him that you are "developing feelings" for him and ask him how he feels about that. This is not bold enough to cause a break in your friendship but it will bring some feelings out into the open.
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The countdown has begun for the 2018 Australian Deaf Games to be held under a year away in the beautiful cities of Albury and Wodonga. Alex Jones, Chairperson of the 2018 GOC, Albury Deputy Mayor Amanda Cohn, and Wodonga City Mayor Anna Speedie helped to launch the event at the Lauren Jackson Sports Centre.
The launch was also celebrated with the hosting of the Active Deaf Kids Multi Sports Day event which 12 deaf and hard of kids attended to play basketball and touch football.
The Border Mail wrote up an excellent article regarding this event and can be read here: The countdown continues
In addition to the launch, we now have an online Registration process so that you can buy your tickets to the main event. There are 17 sports to choose from, however if you are only wanting to visit as a spectator, we also have tickets for you too!
To find out more about registration fees and how to register, click here: Games Registration
The Games Registrations also includes Early Bird fees which are great deals. You need to get in early to get these super deals to save dollars! So get in on the action people!
See you at the Games!
The objective of the Active Deaf Kids program is to increase awareness among deaf and hard of hearing students, teachers, parents, coaches and the general public of the health and social benefits of participating in sports.
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The Active Deaf Sports Club (ADSC) program is run by Deaf Sports Australia to provide mainstream sports organisations the opportunity to integrate inclusion practices for their deaf and hard of hearing sports participants.
The 2018 Australian Deaf Games will be held at Albury Wodonga from 20 - 27 January 2018. Click on the image above to go to the ADG website.
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Alec Baldwin 'stalker' plea deal delay
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A possible plea deal in New York for a Canadian actress accused of stalking actor Alec Baldwin has been postponed.
Genevieve Sabourin appeared in a Manhattan court yesterday, but her case was adjourned until April 8 as she and prosecutors try to hammer out a deal.
She and Baldwin met on the set of the 2002 sci-fi comedy 'The Adventures Of Pluto Nash'. Baldwin says they had dinner together in 2010.
Police originally arrested Sabourin after authorities said she had implored Baldwin to see and to marry her in emails sent only days after he became engaged to yoga instructor Hilaria Thomas.
She later spent a night in jail after she was accused of sending Ms Thomas a Twitter message.
Baldwin and Ms Thomas are married and are expecting their first child.


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| MissSunnyDale chapter 1 . 6/23/2013
Wow that was so sweet! Wonderful word choice as well. You are a very good writer who deserves waaayy more reviews. Great job and keep writing!
| bookwormgrl101 chapter 1 . 7/23/2010
oh i loved it! it was so sweet... or maybe im just a sap for romance.. either way, it was so cute and loving! i cant believe you havent gotten any reviews yet! its such a well written one-shot and so beautiful that im surprised no one told you so! youre an awesome writer and i loved this! thanks so much for... well... writing :~)


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Yup. Last night I had a dream about gorilla paws and Mustangs.....
Canon 60D & lenses & flashes & stuff
A bunch of cheap vintage film cameras
My Etsy store
Lensbaby bridge 1:
^^ Phew... I thought I was going to see another one of those dolls. Nearly gave me nightmares
The respect of those you respect is greater than the applause of the multitude.
...and Lensbaby bridge 2/2. It just blurs away all those pesky tourists!
Did a little photo shoot with my brother for fun.
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5D MK III, 50D, ELAN 7E, 17-40mm 4, Sigma 10mm 2.8 fisheye, 18-55mm 3.5-5.6 IS, 30mm 1.4, 85mm 1.8, 580 EX, 430 EX speedlight, Pocket wizard flex and mini.
Canon G10
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Nice shots Nick. Is your brother the Steve Vai fan?
I like the lighting on #2, Nick.
Thanks guys, yup he's a big Vai fan. He's also pretty artistic too. He likes to paint his guitars...
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Click here for more fabric designs by Calm Cradle Photo & Design.
It's been quite a while since I've added new designs to my little collection over on Spoonflower, but a few weeks ago, a client contacted me from New Zealand requesting a warm white version of the Mountain Play design to use as wallpaper. A swatch of the new color (above) just arrived, and I love it! You can find it here as fabric, wallpaper and gift wrap. The design is also available in robin's egg:
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Enjoy! I'd love to see a photo if you make something with one of my designs.
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Thick, meaty fuzz. Focussed super-sustained tone to all-out crunchy stoner break-up.
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To tempt you bass-heads even more, there's an option to add a clean blend circuit on a third knob.
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Court battle over evolution, 'intelligent design' begins
Pennsylvania schools defend lesson; plaintiffs say it promotes religious views
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HARRISBURG, PA. - A school district is undermining science education by raising false doubts about evolution and offering "intelligent design" as an alternative explanation for life's origins, a biologist testified at the start of a landmark trial.
"It's the first movement to try to drive a wedge between students and the scientific process," said Brown University's Kenneth Miller, the first witness called Monday by lawyers for eight families suing the Dover Area School District.
Dover is thought to be the nation's first school system to require that students be exposed to the intelligent design concept. The policy requires school administrators to read a statement before classes on evolution that says Charles Darwin's theory is "not a fact" and has inexplicable "gaps." It refers students to an intelligent design textbook for more information.
Intelligent design holds that Darwin's theory of natural selection over time cannot fully explain the origin of life or the emergence of highly complex life forms. It implies that life on Earth was the product of an unidentified intelligent force.
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The eight families say the district policy in effect promotes the Bible's view of creation, violating the constitutional separation of church and state.
But the rural school district of about 3,500 students argues it is not endorsing any religious view and is merely giving ninth-grade biology classes a glimpse of differences over evolution.
"This case is about free inquiry in education, not about a religious agenda," Patrick Gillen of the Thomas More Law Center in Ann Arbor, Mich., said in his opening statement. The center, which lobbies for what it sees as the religious freedom of Christians, is defending the school district.
"Dover's modest curriculum change embodies the essence of liberal education," Gillen said.
The non-jury trial before U.S. District Judge John Jones is expected to take five weeks.
Attorneys for the plaintiffs began their case by arguing that intelligent design is a religious concept inserted in the school district's curriculum by the school board.
"They did everything you would do if you wanted to incorporate a religious point of view in science class and cared nothing about its scientific validity," attorney Eric Rothschild said.
Miller sharply criticized intelligent design and questioned the work of one of its leading proponents, Lehigh University biochemist Michael Behe, who will be a witness for the district.
Under questioning from American Civil Liberties Union attorney Witold Walczak, Miller said he wasn't even sure that Behe had done research on intelligent design.
"I have yet to see any explanation advanced by any adherent of design that says we have positive evidence for design," he said.


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I love this time of year. The sun is out in California and I've been spending some quality time with the people I love…snuggles with the baby, time with my girls, and celebrating friendships. In between, I've been working like crazy getting ready for our physical product launch, which I couldn't be more excited about. It's a real balancing act. Sometimes, I feel like a juggler with so many balls in the air, doing my best to keep them all moving!
Last week, I got to step away from the chaos for a few minutes to spend time with my girlfriends and our little ones. My dear friend Jenni Kayne and Bash Please collaborated on decor for a Mother's Day tea hosted by The Chalkboard and Rip Plus Tan. Everything Jenni does is beautiful and I love to see the magic she creates. It really inspires me.
The afternoon was stunning and a special highlight was Lyric's play date with my beautiful friend Rachel's new baby. In addition to being the most stylish mom I know, she's also one of the sweetest, warmest mamas ever. Check her out on one of my favorites, The Zoe Report. Our two boys were cute as could be. I'm very excited for Lyric to have an awesome buddy the same age.
Here are some more highlights from the party and two fun crafts to do with your family. For more inspirations and all the goodies, visit Rip Plus Tan. Jenni is insanely talented and if you don't follow her on Twitter yet, start now @JenniKayne :)
Sun Prints
For a great activity, the little ones created sun prints using a special fabric and foraged leaves and flowers, then hung them up to dry for a sweet display.
What you will need:
Cyanotype fabric (click here to purchase)
Leaves and flowers from the backyard or garden (collect a variety of sizes)
1. Place the fabric in full sun and arrange the leaves and flowers in your desired pattern. Weigh down any flyaway leaves or flowers with a small pebble for a more visible print. Wait ten to fifteen minutes.
3. Remove the leaves and flowers and rinse the sun print fabric in water. Hang the sun print to dry for a sweet piece of art.
Wooden Necklaces & Bracelets
Natural-dyed beads and leather cord turned into an awesome project. Our little ones could use the materials to string colorful bracelets and necklaces. They were such a hit, the mamas ended up making some for themselves!
What you will need:
Natural wood beads
Leather cord
Step 1: Prior to your party, soak the wooden beads in dye. For more saturated color, add a high concentration of dye and let the beads soak longer. For pastels, soak for less time. Before putting the beads in the dye solution, make sure your dye has dissolved completely in the water to avoid spotting. Once you're satisfied with your colors, remove the beads and let them dry completely (overnight is best, but a minimum of five hours.)
Step 2: Place each color beads into small bowls and cut varying lengths of leather cord. Let your guests have a blast making their own unique creations.
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Plane9 v2.2.1 released!published on 2/26/2015 8:48 PM
I got some crash reports after the v2.2 release was live so I must thank you all that sent them in. It was a bit tricky for figure out exactly what had gone wrong but eventually I found the problem. Just about all reports where related either to not having a OpenGL 3.1 graphics card or moving to the next scene too quickly. The first one will now show a message and ask that to update the drivers and the second one wont allow the scene to be changed during a transition. Without the crash reports it would have been next to impossible to figure this out.
I had some feature requests as well and since there where quick and easy to do they made it into this release as well.
Full patch notes
- Show command line help using "plane9.exe -h"
- Show help texts if pressing F1 in windowed and VR mode
- Make sure we have a valid OpenGL 3.1 device and if not show a error
- Disable mouse cursor in full screen windowed mode
- Disable screensaver in full screen windowed mode
- Allow oversized windowes during recording
- Crash if moving to the next scene too quickly
- Failure to start WMP plugin with a qwindowed missing message
- Better scene randomization. Now all scenes should be shown once before reseting scene pools
- Correct colors in recorded movies
- Issue with starting WMP plugin
- Exit better if no Oculus is detected in VR mode
- Attempt for a fix of ghost image on one eye in VR mode
- FPS counter in windowed mode
..and remember. Why listen to music when you can watch it!
15 Apr, 2015
Can I have beta access to the editor? I would love to help you test it, I also think it would really help make Plane9 more popular. I freaking love listening to music with it.
1 Mar, 2015
My Intel HD 4400 supports OpenGL 4.3. You may be right that the quality of Intel's OpenGL drivers is bad - but how do you measure this?
1 Mar, 2015
Thanks for the information about what the ring is intended to be. The graphics card drivers are up to date (Intel Iris and HD Graphics Driver for Windows 7/8/8.1 64-bit, version 126.96.36.199.4080 (10.18.10.4080)) - maybe it is an issue that is specific to Intel graphics.
1 Mar, 2015
The settings are working now. However, when watching the "Earth" scene, there is a black ring around the earth - see http://www.bild.me/bild.php?file=56549092015-03-01_10-12-Earth-01_c.png as an example (I drew two arrows to highlight this effect). Is this intended?
27 Feb, 2015
Looks like great news! Thanks! It fixed the mouse in fullscreen mode. But we cant open the "configure plane9" Execute file anymore. I have send a crash report (Through error report), respond if you need more. Peace out!
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Thanks for the new version! Unfortunately, it crashes when I try to open the settings (in the screensaver dialog).


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Laurette (Loretta) Cusson and Leonard (Leandre) Cusson
I am looking for any information on a Laurette or Loretta Amanda Cusson born in 1901.
My great great grandmother Irene Montbriand married a Leonard Cusson (I think it's also spelled Leandre)I believe Leonard was born October 22, 1870 in Canada. (he died 1904 in Saint Paul, Minnesota)
They had the following children:
Irene Cordilia Roseann Almira Cusson - NOvember 13, 1899
Aurore Clara Cusson - born December 4, 1902
Loretta AManda - born April 9, 1901
and possibly two others but I do not have information on them at all.Roi and Leondra.
Irene Montbriands mother was Julie Armina Durand. (she went by Armina)I have an obit for Armina Durand Montbriand (from 1935) and it says she has a daughter named Laurette Cusson living in Montreal Canada.
I am not able to get back any further on Leonard Cusson.
If anyone has any information on the Cusson family from Montreal - with these family members I would love to hear from you.
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The Big Balloon Blow-Up!
When Ash & Co. see lots of Balloons, they find out about a Big Balloon Race. Ash eagerly wants to take part and does with a special Pikachu Balloon. Does he have much chance of winning?
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When Ash & Co. see lots of Balloons, they find out about a Big Balloon Race. Ash eagerly wants to take part and does with a special Pikachu Balloon. Does he have much chance of winning?
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I feel sorry for Meowth in this episode. He was trying to win fair and square and probably had a good chance of it if Jessie and James hadn't cheated.
I love Meowth here, this was definitely one of his better episodes. It's interesting that he wants so much to win the balloon race the fair way, taking it so personally, but Jessie and James keep sabotaging things.
wow balloon races, sounds like fun!
I kinda felt a little sorry for Meowth, he wanted to win fair and square, but he couldn't w/ Jessie and James. I loved that Pikachu balloon, and I thought Ash and Co, did a pretty good job for never have done that before.
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Mr.Moseby (to Zack and Cody) : All right, but I will get the both of you, and your little hawk too.
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I have to agree this was a good eppie, but not INCREDABALY AWSOME though.
This is the very first episode I ever watched in Pokemon. This is what got me interested in Pokemon.
One of the first times Meowth actually did things the honest way, but still great episode
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I loved the part when Meowth tried to win the contest but unfortunately, I don't like the part when Jesse and James cheated on things. Ash and co. didn't win just to get the new engine, but they won just to participate in the competition. These races are fun!
I laughed during the part where Meowth tried to win the contest, but unfortunately, I didn't like the part where Jesse and James cheated. They could've won with some honest hard work. :/
A nice filler, you gotta feel sorry for Meowth trying to win honestly only to have Jessie & James ruin it for him. The competition was fun to watch to.
My Grandmother always said...
"She who walks the path of heaven will rule over everything"
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Meowth in this episode was great, I think he would have had a good chance if it weren't for J&J. And the idea was nice too, even if Skyler was the most annoying thing I've ever heard. The pika balloon was cute at least.
But I have to say, what was going on with those missile things, they all managed to miss!?
But still a good episode.
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meowth really tried to do it the honest way this time, it was sad for him that the other two rockets started cheating.
I wish I would raid a balloon.
Meouth really wants to win the balloon race. :P
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We Are The Champions!
I liked this episode. I thought the Pikachu balloon was pretty neat. I felt bad for Meowth though, he was trying to win the contest fair and square but Jessie and James didn't trust his abilities and had to cheat.
I <3 May.
I do not do competitive battling and I really do not have any desire to. I also do not go out of my way seeking for shinies because I never really understood why they were so great anyways. All I truely enjoy pokemon contests, breeding, and in-game battling.
I think grass pokemon are the greatest ever and I take great pride in the ones I have raised. I also think that Chikorita is the most adorable pokemon ever!
If you would like to know me send me a message. I'm not shy(:
I liked this episode there a lot of episodes including hot air balloons.. That sucked for Meowth he tried his best to win that engine but of course Jesse and James ruined it!! 7/10
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Great episode, i loved this tournament.
and i loved to see Noctowl again, it was only a draw, too bad...
Wobbuffet and his trainer.(credit: Serebii.net)
How random, Ash and Co. stumbling on a giant X in the grass, it almost looked like a crop circle. I really liked the COTD's balloon which matched his Fearow. And while on the subject of Fearow, I think it's great that we finally get to meet one with a good attitude unlike most of the nasty Fearow in the series.
I really loved that Pikachu balloon Ash and Co. used to practice with, they should travel by air more often, they might get to their destinations faster lol. Noctowl appearing for a bigger role (this time, pulling the balloon in the right direction) was ingenius, they might as well add it to the plot at this point. Team Rocket entering the competition was obvious, they are masters of hot-air travel anyway.
Seeing all the different Pokemon shaped balloons was awesome because I had always thought those were exclusive to Team Rocket. Sad that Meowth got tied up by Jessie and James, I would've liked it if Meowth was in charge, at least he would've gotten them out of that storm. At least everything ended fine, with a tie no less. 5/10
This episode was focused on a hot-air balloon competition, and I that's what I like about this episode. It's nice to see All the Pokémon-shaped balloons.
It's good to see Noctowl doing a major role, I liked how it pulled the balloon in the right direction. This time Meowth was trying play fair in the competition, too bad Jessie and James didn't let him.
Ash and co. didn't win the competition, but at least they didn't lose and managed to tie with tha COTD's balloon.
Poor Meowth, he wanted to win fair and square, but J&J had to ruin it for him by cheating.
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You got to feel sorry about Meowth, he really wanted to win that contest and might have if it hadn't been for J&J, Ash and Co didn't even seem to realize that Meowth had nothing to do with the cheating so they shouldn't have blamed him as well (It seems usually they blame all three even if one didn't want to, like in Hoenn when James went into the pokeringer competition)
Meowth wants to win the ballon race fair and square but Jesie and James cheat which make Ash and Co. believe all three of them cheat. If I were Meowth, I'd push Jessie and James off the ballon
It's good to see Meowth doing something good for a change. Usually it would be Jessie and Meowth doing something nasty while James tries to do good. Now, I lost a bit of respect for James.


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Construction prices soar in Delta Junction
DELTA JUNCTION (AP) The city of Delta Junction is finding prosperity has its price.
Anchorage man recovering from stab wounds
ANCHORAGE (AP) An Anchorage man was stabbed at least a dozen times inside an apartment late Thursday and police are looking for his attacker, who may have had his finger bitten off during the fight.
Anchorage man sentenced for manslaughter
ANCHORAGE (AP) An Anchorage man was sentenced to 14 years in prison Friday for killing a man dating his estranged wife.
Woman killed inside her Nunaka Valley home
ANCHORAGE (AP) A woman was killed inside her Nunaka Valley home in east Anchorage, police said.
Boy injured after falling out of vehicle
ANCHORAGE (AP) A 5-year-old Sterling boy suffered a broken leg after he apparently fell out of a moving car and under the rear tire last week.
Firefighters training for a likely busy season
WASILLA (AP) Firefighters in Anchorage and the Matanuska-Susitna area are training hard for what they expect will be a busy fire season.
One of Alaska's oldest bars holds final last call
KODIAK (AP) After nearly half a century, the Breakers Bar had its final last call Wednesday night. Owner Ruth Brechan and her family have decided to call it quits to the liquor business.
Admiralty Island mine seeks to spread tailings area
JUNEAU (AP) A mine on Admiralty Island wants to expand its tailings disposal area to accommodate more ore reserves.
Troopers say chapel shooting investigation could take weeks
BIG LAKE (AP) The investigation into the shooting deaths of two suspected burglars by a pastor at a Big Lake Church will take as long as several weeks, according to the top Alaska State Trooper in Palmer.
Groups worry about gaming bills
ANCHORAGE (AP) In the tiny Aleutian Islands village of Nikolski, residents rely on pull-tab gambling money from games played 900 miles away for basics such as the satellite phone that links them to the outside world in bad weather.
Missile agency doubles missile potential at Fort Greely
ANCHORAGE (AP) The Miss
Barrow teenager's kick ties world record
ANCHORAGE (AP) A teenager from Barrow tied a world record in the one-foot high kick at the Native Youth Olympics.
President declares disaster from March storms
WASHINGTON (AP) President George Bush has declared a major disaster in Alaska due to damage from severe winter storms last month.
UAF drops graduation invocation
FAIRBANKS (AP) In an effort to make it more inclusive, the University of Alaska Fairbanks commencement ceremony will have no invocation this year.
Agrium announces layoffs at fertilizer plant
ANCHORAGE (AP) The Agrium fertilizer plant in Nikiski will lay off 65 employees over the next few months, the company has announced.
Fake enemy missile to be launched from Kodiak
KODIAK (AP) A simulated enemy ballistic missile will blast off in November from the Kodiak Launch Complex if all goes well.
New TOTE cargo ship docks in Anchorage
ANCHORAGE (AP) The Midnight Sun, one of two newly built Totem Ocean Trailer Express cargo ships, made its first port call Saturday to Anchorage.
Man sentenced in Palmer killing
PALMER (AP) A Palmer man has been sentenced to 119 years in prison for robbing and killing an elderly woman here.
Former soldier convicted of assault, acquitted of attempted murder
FAIRBANKS (AP) A former Fort Wainwright soldier who shot a Chicago man last year was convicted of misdemeanor assault Friday but acquitted of attempted murder and felony assault.
Senator Murkowski addresses former colleagues
JUNEAU (AP) U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski told her former state House colleagues Friday she's working on incentives to get a North Slope natural gas pipeline built, and backing a tax credit for stay-at-home parents.
Senate Finance sends budget to the floor
Macias homers to lift Expos past Astros
MONTREAL Jose Macias hit his first homer of the season with one out in the 10th inning as the Montreal Expos extended their winning streak to three with a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday.
Athletics muffle Indians behind Halama's quality start
OAKLAND, Calif. John Halama held Cleveland hitless until the seventh inning and Erubiel Durazo hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly to lead the Oakland Athletics over the Indians 6-3 Saturday.
HJR 26 presents 3-way win for all Alaskans
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Layoffs will hurt, but sky is not falling, officials say
Agrium's announcement it will cut some 65 high-paying jobs, reducing its workforce by 20 percent by the end of June, is not welcome news to the Kenai Peninsula economy, but neither does it signal the end of the world, government officials said this week.
Agrium cutting 65 positions
Agrium USA Inc. unveiled a reorganization plan for its Nikiski fertilizer plant Wednesday, letting the 296 employees know that by the end of June there will be 65 fewer positions to fill and that some of them will be gone.
Ralph Eugene Ash
Longtime Alaska resident Ralph Eugene Ash died Wednesday, April 16, 2003, at his Kenai home. He was 81.
Ronald Garroutte
Ronald Garroutte of Ninilchik died Monday, April 21, 2003, at Central Peninsula General Hospital in Soldotna after a long battle with cancer. He was 55.
Harold Raymond 'Hal' Halldorson
Former Soldotna resident Harold Raymond "Hal" Halldorson died March 11, 2003, in Long Beach, Wash. He was 76.
Hilma Marie Voss
Hilma Marie Voss died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at her assisted living home, Country Living, in Sterling. She was 94.
Summer on its way
Did the traffic increase over the past week or is it just our imagination?
Spring a time of major changes, challenges for area high school seniors
When I was a kid, this was always the toughest time of year.
Volunteers say 'yes' to making difference in their communities
It's been said before, but it bears repeating: Volunteers make the world go 'round.
Photo feature: Melting away
Broken fragments of ice line the shore of a small pond next to the Sterling Highway near Cooper Landing last week. With recent temperatures hitting the mid-50s, winter's remnants are fading fast.
Time for a new beginning
"It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new."
It's headaches, heartaches for military fiancees trying to plan big day alone
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. Save-the-date cards for Tiffany Gerlt's wedding have gone out. The music is booked. But Gerlt has no idea when her fiance, deployed to the Middle East, will come home.
National Volunteer Week celebrates those who give so much
Keeping in touch with lifelong friends is crucial to Jean Partch. Jean, a resident at Heritage Place nursing facility in Soldotna, has spent years keeping up with the lives of her childhood friends through letters. Most are women she met in preschool or earlier, before she even knew how to write, but though decades have gone by, they have stayed a part of her life.
Bride and groom tie the knot with telephone lines
VALDOSTA, Ga. (AP) It was a first for the bride, the groom and even the judge.
Drive-thru offers coffee, weddings
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho At the Rev. Al Holm's drive-thru espresso place, you can get a latte, a mocha, or a husband.
My Best Friend
Nine-year-old Brooke Hughes and Spice show that guinea pigs can be real party animals. Spice belongs to Brooke and Teslin Hughes of Soldotna.
When pet can't travel, consider boarding at kennel, hiring sitter
At some point, many pet owners will have to face the question of what to do with their dogs while they are away. Animals can't go on all trips, and friends and relatives may not always be willing or reliable. Consequently, pet boarding or pet sitting may be necessary.
Devils top Lightning for 2-0 series lead
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Jamie Langenbrunner made Vincent Lecavalier's already tough game that much worse.
NFL teams stockpile defensive linemen
NEW YORK NFL teams did their best Saturday to stem the league's increase in offense.
With Sloan ejected, Jazz hold off Kings
SALT LAKE CITY The Utah Jazz didn't play like a team trying to salvage some respect. They looked more like a team with plans to advance.
Sports Briefs
Peninsula runners fare well in Boston
Panthers hold off late flurry by Palmer
The game-deciding goal Friday at Skyview was scored on one of Palmer's favorite plays.
Skyview's boys clean up act
If reputations hold, it should surprise nobody that a boys soccer game at Skyview High School last Thursday almost degenerated into a brawl.
Late goal gives Palmer girls a tie against Soldotna
A Palmer goal in the closing seconds of a Region III match spoiled what was otherwise a perfect day for the Soldotna High School soccer team.
SkyHi boys take Invitational
Saturday was definitely a good day to be a Panther. Particularly for the Skyview boys track and field team that took first place in the Skyview Invitational Track and Field meet with a team score of 127 points. Even some mishaps turned into gold for the Skyview boys.
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HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Holyoke's community park lived up to its name Saturday.
Holyoke State Representative Aaron Vega along with the Holyoke Park Department hosted a community gathering in the park Saturday afternoon.
No one went away hungry from this gathering. The theme was furthering community spirit
Dianne Tabb of Holyoke told 22News, "Oh it gives people some time to spend together with their families. It's a beautiful park and a beautiful sunny day and its a nice relaxing event."
It was much like inviting the neighbors to come for a pleasant few hours, but on a much larger community wide scale.


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Audit office set to publish delayed NHS IT inquiry
Public spending watchdog the National Audit Office is due to publish this week the delayed findings of a two-year inquiry into the NHS National Programme for IT (NPfIT).
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Public spending watchdog the National Audit Office is due to publish this week the delayed findings of a two-year inquiry into the NHS National Programme for IT (NPfIT). Auditors will also brief some MPs separately on the more contentious areas of the report.
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Although the report was available in draft form at the end of 2005, its publication has been delayed as Whitehall officials and auditors sought to agree its factual content.
In the past Whitehall has responded to audit office reports by drawing attention to the positive findings, and dismissing criticism as out of date or being addressed.
Richard Granger, director general of NHS IT, and other witnesses are due to answer questions on the report at a hearing on 26 June of the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee. The one-off hearing is unlikely to end parliamentary
scrutiny of the programme.
After a call by 23 experts in computer-related sciences for an independent technical audit of the NPfIT, the Commons Health Committee is expected to hold a series of hearings into the programme this autumn.
Some of its members believe the need for the hearings is all the more important since health minister Caroline Flint last month rejected the call for an independent review of the programme.
Meanwhile, MPs of the three main parties say they will renew this autumn an early day motion, which notes the concerns of the 23 academics and calls for an independent review of the NPfIT.
Labour MP David Taylor, an IT manager for more than 18 years and a sponsor of the current early day motion, said the projected costs of the programme appeared to be "running amok".
Taylor said he had been unable to ascertain whether its leaders were working to any key performance indicators. He was also critical of the lack of concrete objective information on the programme.
Key NHS supplier awaits an uncertain future
The future of iSoft, one of the largest suppliers of key systems to NHS trusts, is the subject of speculation after its share price fell to 52p last week, from a high of more than 450p last year.
The company has announced a change to its accounting practices and is cutting 150 jobs. iSoft is now worth less than it was when it floated in 2000.
Analysts say several companies are interested in a takeover. iSoft is the main software contractor in three of the five "cluster" areas of the NHS National Programme for IT. It is a key legacy system supplier in all five areas.
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|Oracle® Fusion Middleware Developer's Guide for Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher (Oracle Fusion Applications Edition)
11g Release 1 (11.1.1)
Part Number E26385-02
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This chapter describes how to add a BI Publisher report to an ADF application using Oracle JDeveloper.
It includes the following sections:
Section 9.1, "About Including Oracle BI Publisher Content in ADF Applications"
Section 9.2, "Adding BI Publisher Content to an ADF Project"
This chapter assumes familiarity with Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF) and Oracle JDeveloper. For more information about these see:
Oracle Fusion Middleware Fusion Developer's Guide for Oracle Application Development Framework
Oracle JDeveloper 11g Online Help
A report designer uses Oracle BI Publisher to create content intended for inclusion in ADF applications. When a developer adds a BI Publisher report to an ADF page, that form contains a reference to the BI Publisher object and does not contain a copy of the object. When the report is modified within the BI Publisher application, any changes will appear in the ADF application the next time the user runs the form.
The Oracle BIPublisher and ADF JDeveloper integration is available from the Oracle Fusion Applications Development Environment extension bundle. For more information about obtaining this bundle, see the Oracle Fusion Applications Developer's Guide.
The following procedures describe how to add BI Publisher content to an ADF project:
Section 9.2.2, "Adding a BI Publisher Region to the JSF Page"
Section 9.2.5, "Setting Properties for a BI Publisher Region"
Perform this procedure to add the proper technology scopes to the ADF project.
In Oracle JDeveloper, go to the Projects Pane and right-click the project to which you want to add the technology scopes and select Project Properties.
Select Technology Scope.
In the Available Technologies list, select BI Publisher as shown in Figure 9-1:
Click the right shuttle button to add BI Publisher and its dependent technologies to your project. Dependent technologies are moved together. Figure 9-2 shows the results of this action.
Click Finish.
The BI Publisher region must reside on a JSF page. The page could be either JSP or JSPX. To add a JSF page to your project:
Right-click your project and select New.
From the Gallery dialog, on the Categories pane, under Web Tier, select JSF.
From the items presented in the right pane, select JSF Page, as shown in Figure 9-3.
On the Create JSF Page dialog, enter a name for your JSF page as shown in Figure 9-4.
Select a Component Palette list. BI Publisher will be an option, as shown in Figure 9-5.
Drag and drop the BI Publisher ADF component from the palette to the page you just created.
Once the BI Publisher Region is dropped to the JSPX page, the Insert BI Publisher Region dialog, shown in Figure 9-6, appears. Enter a region ID for the BI Publisher Region. The region ID must be unique and must not include the underscore "_" character.
Click OK. When the BI Publisher region is inserted, the following will occur:
A report image is displayed in Design Mode.
The BI Publisher configuration file, /WEB-INF/xmlp-client-config.xml is created. Click Refresh on the Projects pane if it does not display immediately.
The Property Inspector presents the BI Publisher region properties for update when the BI Publisher region is selected.
Figure 9-7 shows these items:
To establish a connection to the catalog, update the xmlp-client-config.xml file under Project > Web Content > WEB-INF with the connection information as follows:
Double-click xmlp-client-config.xml to open the file for editing. Figure 9-8 shows the xmlp-client-config.xml file.
Update the following properties (keys):
<properties> <comment>BIP Server Information</comment> <entry key="bipuri"></entry> <entry key="username"></entry> <entry key="password"></entry> </properties>
bipuri - enter the URL for the BI Publisher server. For example: http://example.com:7001/xmlpserver
username - enter the BI Publisher user name
password - for the BI Publisher user name entered above
Note that the username and password are for testing purposes only and are not needed in the production environment. In production, the OWSM layer, in conjunction with the server and client side policy, handles the security between the ADF BIP client and server.
Double-click the JSPX and enter values for reportId, width, and height, for example:
<xdo:BIPRegion id="bipRegion1" reportId="/Executive/Quarterly Income Statement.xdo" width="800px" height="600px">
To deploy and run:
From Project Properties, click Deployment, click New and enter a value for the J2EE application name. Figure 9-9 shows the Create Deployment Profile dialog.
Click WEB-INF/lib. BI Publisher Runtime does not have to be included so long as weblogic.xml and weblogic-application.xml are properly configured. Figure 9-10 shows libraries selected for deployment.
Ensure that Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher shared libraries are installed on your target WebLogic Server instance.
oracle.xdo.runtime: $
oracle.xdo.webapp: $
Once all the shared libraries are properly installed, you can see them in the WebLogic Server console as shown in Figure 9-11.
Add a shared library reference to
weblogic.xml and
weblogic-application.xml as shown in Figure 9-12 and Figure 9-13.
From the JDeveloper menu, select Run > Start Server Instance. Do not run the JSPX page directly.
Right-click the application and select Deploy - (your BIP ADF App1ication name) - to IntegratedWLSConnection as shown in Figure 9-14. Make sure the BIP ADF Application deployment profile has your J2EE application name (webapp21 in this example) selected on Application Assembly.
The deployment completed message will display in the Log window.
Open your browser and enter
http://hostname:port/j2eeWebAppName/faces/report.jspx in the address field. Template, OutputFormat, and Locale fields display, as shown in Figure 9-15.
Click Go. A generated report displays, as shown in Figure 9-16.
The following properties are available in the Property Inspector:
Table 9-1 Common Properties
The unique ID for each BI Publisher region.
The path to the report in the BI Publisher catalog. A report will have the extension ".xdo". For example: "/HR Reports/Manager/EmployeeSalaryReport.xdo"
The control to show or hide the BI Publisher region when the page is rendered.
The default is true (show).
Table 9-2 Advanced Properties
Sets the default template id. The TemplateID is the layout name.
Sets the default output format. For example: PDF, HTML.
Allows to pass report parameters with Hashtable type.
This enables to support push data model.
Table 9-3 Appearance Properties
Sets the report region width. The unit can be either px or %
Sets the report region height. The unit can be either px or %.
Controls whether to show or hide the action panel. The default is true.
Note that if you set this to 'false', then you should set renderReportOnLoad to 'true'.
Controls whether to show or hide the Format List. Default is true.
Determines whether a report is generated when the ADF page is launched. Default is true.


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The final production version of the Subaru BRZ STI will be officially unveiled next spring and the model will get 230 horsepower from its tweaked engine.
A hotter version of the Subaru BRZ was a simple rumor until a few weeks ago but it seems that the model is getting closer and closer to its future customers and it seems that it will be officially presented to the public sometimes next spring. The Subaru BRZ STI, which has nothing in common with the has been recently spotted while being tested.
The most important news related to the Subaru BRZ STI is that the model won't actually be turbocharged because its engine bay has a limited space and it doesn't allow the automaker to squeeze in an intercooler so that's why the total output produced by its naturally aspirated 2.0 liter Boxer engine will stand at 230 horsepower (171 kW) thanks to some variable valve control system tweaks and to the increased rev limit, which now stands beyond 7,500 rpm. The Subaru BRZ STI will get upgraded dampers and springs and the 18-inch alloy wheels will be wrapped in grippier tires. A front lip spoiler, new side skirts, an updated grille and a large wing will be added to its body.
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In September, 2017, St. John was hit by two category-5 hurricanes within a few weeks of each other. We are happy to report that Vida de Mar did not receive any damage, and we will be welcoming guests beginning January 1, 2018. (We had to wait for power to be restored, which happened on Decmber 11, 2017.) The island was hit hard, but much has already been done to get St. John back up and running. Power has been restored to Cruz Bay, most restaurants are back open, the grocery stores are fully stocked, and many of our beautiful beaches are back open and ready for visitors. There is much work to be done, but St. John needs you to come and visit in 2018. We want to help in the recovery, and will be offering discounts for any new bookings in 2018. Contact us directly for more details! Thank you for your support of our "little island that could."
Nestled in quiet Dever's Bay on the southwest shore of beautiful St. John, USVI, Vida de Mar is the perfect spot for a fabulous Virgin Islands vacation.
Vida de Mar is an amazing Caribbean beachfront villa with 5 air-conditioned bedrooms that can accommodate 2 to 10 with ease. Secluded, yet still minutes from town, you get the best of both worlds.
A spacious zen soaking tub, large deck-top pool and an 800-foot private beach are just a few of the unparalleled amenities at this exclusive location — including some of the best snorkeling and diving on St. John.
Vida de Mar is truly the perfect vacation villa experience — make your reservations today. You'll be glad you did!
Keywords: Villa, beachfront, private
We are Scot & Tiffany - we live just outside of Chicago. Scot has been an avid sailor for years and has spent time in the Virgin Islands for the past 20 years sailing through the islands and has always appreciated the beauty of St. John. Seeing the unspoiled beauty of the entire island during a taxi tour in 2000, we fell in love with St. John.
We came back many times, renting a different villa in a different area of the island each time. Every time we came down, it got harder and harder to go back. Finally, in 2002, we stayed at Vida de Mar, which also happened to be for sale at the time. We knew right away that Vida de Mar was the perfect location - not too far, not too close, beautiful views and right on the water. Well, long story short - we bought Vida de Mar and hope to make it our full-time home someday. Although this isn't possible now due to jobs, pets, etc - we have taken that first step and are committed to helping others share the experience of St. John and hopefully enjoy it as much as we do.
Tiffany Thomas purchased this villa in 2002
I had the pleasure of spending two nights in the Hybiscus suite of this villa while my niece and her husband were here. I live on St. Thomas and have stayed at a few Villas but Vida de Mar was my ultimate favorite!! It is HUGE! This villa is so well organized, thoughtfully layed out, beautiful, well kept, and very well stocked for a family or friends night of cooking or grilling! Why would you go out to dinner with a GREAT room like this villa has! Making potatoe salad looking out across the ocean WOW! Sitting down to a family made meal over looking the ocean and hearing the waves slap the shore! Oh yeah and then watching a spectacular sunset from one of the many plush lounge chairs on the balcony🌞. Impeccable nice furniture... Great king size comfortable beds with crisp clean bedding... The cleaning woman Teresa does an excellent job! Attention to detail in all categories ... Air conditioned in all units and an easy walk to the beach. Life can't get much better than Vida de Mar ....live the Caribbean Dream book it today ...you will not be disappointed!
Great Room is amazing. You will feel like royalty cooking in the spacious kitchen. Bed was dreamy with fluffy pillows. Outside shower made you feel energized. Watched the sunset while soaking in the whirlpool. Whether you bring the whole family or just yourself you will have the best vacation. Tons of room and the person touches from the owners you will not want to leave
This place is great! Vida da Mar feels like you're on your own private island, but you're only a quick drive to town.
The common area in the center of the property has a fully appointed kitchen, living room, and dining room. The common building opens to the pool and deck area, which is huge, has plenty of comfy lounge chairs, umbrellas, and an outdoor dining area. The deck area is right over the ocean, and we were treated to stunning sunsets every evening. Oh, and you can walk right down to the private beach.
The private sleeping villas were perfect for our group. I think our villa was larger than my entire apartment.
I cannot say enough. The property is right on the ocean, and there is so much space—both indoors and outdoors. Absolutely lovely.
Vida da Mar was the absolutely perfect place for my girlfriend and I, and three other couples to enjoy all the wonderful things that St. John has to offer.
The villa itself was great. The landscaping was beautiful and each couple had their own beautifully appointed cabins for privacy. Ours even had an outdoor shower! The great room had a gourmet kitchen with gleaming stainless steel appliances and everything we needed to grill a simple meal or the banquet we prepared on our last night in town. There is a washer and dryer right there too, which makes it's very easy to pack light for a week in the sunny Caribbean.
We floated around the pool, lounged on the deck or walked down the steps to our own private beach to the best snorkeling on the whole island. Such a great location, too. The villa is just a five minute drive to town and all of the great shops, restaurants and bars. There is a grocery store right there as well.
We all loved our time at Vida da Mar and you can be certain we will be staying here again on our next visit down to beautiful St. John. Thank you Scot and Tiffany for the perfect week!
Vida De Mar is spectacular! It was everything we wanted and expected. The place is absolutely beautiful with breathtaking views. The Villa is private but still close to town and the beaches. We had a family of six, including 4 teenagers, and they absolutely loved it - especially the pool. We had more than enough room and could have easily had more people. Our greeter was very friendly and knowledgeable. Top notch and high class all the way.
When your looking for the perfect vacation for family and friends the first thing you do is read reviews and even when your writing one of your own. After reading some I don't think it's necessary for me to bore folks with a list of pro's and con's but rather try to relay to whomever is reading and looking...don't try to hard because you've found it here at Vida de Mar. We stayed here with one other couple after spending "Magical" week on a Yacht in the BVI's which in itself is a dream come true vacation. We were fortunate enough to spend another week in this beautiful beach front Villa and it will stay in my thoughts the rest of my days. Vida is quiet and private yet close to town and is everything you'd expect from a first class vacation stay. Our room was "Parrot Suite" It was beautifully decorated and a "cool retreat" with an amazing outdoor shower and a perfect place for a good nap...a sound sleep...or just some personal time after a day of exploring the Island or relaxing on a killer beach or dancing the night away at funky beach bars and restaurants. We really had everything we desired with all the comforts of home and if there was a con I really can't remember what it was. personally I spent many hours floating in the pool or relaxing in the "Zen Spa" with a cocktail listening to Island music or the waves below and cooking up something freshly caught from town on the Barbie... What a life!! I believe no matter how many folks you choose to come here with, you will enjoy the sanctuary of your room...the modern and tastefully decorated "great room" for your meals...party time and gatherings and the overall layout of this Villa. Booking was easy...the price was right..and these folks want you to have your dream vacation. Overall..as you can tell my wife and I had the vacation of a lifetime with great friends and "Memories for Days" We have not stopped talking about it since we returned home to Carmel, CA and now we just need to figure out how to return as soon as we can with more friends. I would not hesitate to choose Vida again...it has the Island flavor you are dreaming about.
St. John is home to famous white-sand beaches located in the National Park - - unspoiled and gorgeous!
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NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. rose to a new 52-week high Thursday on expectations that the restaurant chain's profits will get a boost from a recent drop in chicken wing costs and continued sales growth.
THE SPARK: Wedbush analyst Nick Setyan boosted his price target for Buffalo Wild Wings shares by $25 to $120, saying that chicken wing prices have dropped significantly over the past two weeks.
THE BIG PICTURE: Minneapolis-based Buffalo Wild Wings owns, operates and franchises over 800 restaurants in the U.S. and Canada. Sales of its traditional and boneless wings account for about 40 percent of its revenue, with alcohol accounting for another 22 percent, according to Setyan.
THE ANALYSIS: Setyan, who rates the stock at "Outperform," boosted his 2013 earnings prediction by 19 cents to $3.79 per share and 2014 profit prediction by 27 cents to $4.67 per share, pointing to the drop in costs.
Analysts, on average, expect per-share profits of $3.61 and $4.33 for 2013 and 2014, respectively, according to FactSet.
Setyan said that in addition to the drop in wing costs, the company's revenue at stores open at least a year appear to be tracking in line with expectations of an increase in the low single digits. The metric is a key measure of a retailer's health, because it excludes revenue at stores that recently opened or closed.
The analyst added that his increased earnings expectations could prove to be "conservative" if wing costs continue to decline, the company continues to sell a favorable mix of items and if it's able to successfully deal with its pricing issues related to larger wing sizes.
THE SHARES: Up 76 cents to $91.73 in midday trading, after peaking at $92.44 earlier in the day and marking their highest price since March 2012.
Over the past 52 weeks, the company's shares have traded between $68.71 and $92.44.


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Are your flip-flops harming your foot health? The wrong footwear is often the chief cause of foot pain, and many types of flip-flops can cause foot problems due to lack of support and other factors, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA).
The wrong flip-flops can leave you vulnerable to sprained ankles, ligament injuries, and a higher incidence of cuts, scrapes, and stubbed toes.
"During the warmer months of the year, many podiatrists treat a greater number of foot problems that can be traced back to wearing flip-flops," said Michael King, DPM, president of APMA. "However, people don't have to give up wearing this type of footwear altogether. There are certain types of flip-flops that offer a superior amount of stability and support than others."
The APMA offers 5 Do's and 5 Don'ts to avoid a flip-flop fiasco.
5 Flip-flop Do's:
1. Do gently bend the flip-flop from end to end, ensuring it bends at the ball of the foot. Shoes of any kind should never fold in half.
2. Do wear a sturdy pair of flip-flops when walking around a public pool, at the beach, in hotel rooms and in locker room areas. Walking barefoot can expose foot soles to plantar warts and athlete's foot.
3. Do ensure that your foot doesn't hang off of the edge of the flip-flop.
4. Do shop for a flip-flop made of high-quality, soft leather. Leather minimizes the potential for blisters and other types of irritation.
5. Do look for flip-flops that hold APMA's Seal of Acceptance. Evaluated by a team of APMA podiatrists, these products are shown to allow for the most normal foot function and promote quality health.
Next: 5 Flip-Flop Don'ts & the Video
5 Flip-flop Don'ts:
1. Don't re-wear flip-flops year after year. Inspect older pairs for wear. If they show signs of severe wear, discard them.
2. Don't ignore irritation between toes, where the toe thong fits. This can lead to blisters and possible infections.
3. Don't wear flip-flops while walking long distances. Even the sturdiest flip-flops offer little in terms of shock absorption and arch support.
4. Don't do yard work while wearing flip-flops. Always wear a shoe that fully protects feet when doing outside activities such as mowing the lawn or using a weed-eater.
5. Don't play sports in flip-flops. This practice can lead to twisting of the foot or ankle, as well as sprains and breaks.
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AFC West: Betting NFL Season Win TotalsSeptember 9, 2009
Over the next few weeks I will preview each NFL division from an over/under season win total perspective.
All totals and odds to win division courtesy of Bowmans.com as current as the date the article is published.
For additional division previews please find links at the bottom of this article for previews of the NFC North, NFC South, NFC West, NFC East, AFC South, AFC North, and AFC East divisions.
Kansas City: 6
2008 turned out to be a complete disaster all around for the Chiefs as they bottomed out with a 2-14 record. They tied with the Rams for the league's second worst record and allowed the fourth-most points league wide with 440.
It's hard to find a single positive stat line on KC from last season, as their offense was average at best, they were 30th defending the run, 28th defending the pass and set an NFL record for fewest sacks in a season with only 10, not surprisingly finishing a rock bottom 32nd in that category.
Results like that can only mean changes need to be made, and they certainly were. A new GM, coach and defensive coordinator highlighted the management changes.
Offensive Coordinator Chan Gailey had survived the initial round of pink slips from his new bosses, but he wasn't able to get along with new coach Todd Haley and was recently relieved of his duties.
Gailey will be taking a front office position, while Haley will have his hands full as a first-time head coach by taking over the play calling duties on offense, as well.
A host of changes were made all over the roster, not the least of which is the addition of Matt Cassell through a trade with the Patriots. Free agent WR pickup Bobby Engram may be the biggest addition on offense, and he will have to try to replace some of the scoring the Chiefs lost by trading TE Tony Gonzalez.
The linebacking corps added some pieces with the additions of Monty Beisel and Mike Vrabel, to name a few. They're both on the north side of 30, however, so neither can be seen as long-term solutions.
Questions abound on the right side of the offensive line, where free agent Mike Goff could be a new starter at RG, while RT is anyone's guess as Damion McIntosh has just been released.
Being saddled with the fourth-toughest schedule last year certainly didn't help matters for Kansas City, and only playing three teams (Cincinnati, Oakland and Buffalo) with losing records would be a tough chore for any team. The schedule should lighten a bit this season, coming in as only the 17th toughest.
That being said, most of KC's "easier games" look to come near the end of the year, when they could already be long out of contention.
Playing Buffalo, Cleveland, Cincy, and Denver twice in their last five games may be a small consolation for having to play the likes of Baltimore, the entire NFC East, Pittsburgh and two games versus San Diego twice all by Week 12.
While Weeks 13-15 may be all home games, all three of those opponents will have had a few days extra rest as they played their game the week before on a Thursday.
The Chiefs have certain pieces in place which should be strong building blocks for the future.
Their secondary is very young, yet very promising, especially with the likes of sophomore CBs Brandon Carr and Brandon Flowers.
The defensive line will need to really step up with a rotation that is also very young, where most of the key pieces are all 25 or younger.
Originally, I wanted to say the Chiefs have a legitimate shot to go over their projected win total. They have made some nice additions and the tail end of their schedule has the potential for KC to string together a few wins and end the year on a positive note.
Unfortunately, so far they have looked terrible in preseason play and the firing of their offensive coordinator roughly a week before the season can only mean the team is acknowledging things are a mess up front.
Quite honestly, looking at their schedule, they could conceivably have only two to three wins after Week 12. That would mean they would most likely need to win four or five of their final five games, and I just don't think this team is talented enough to put together that kind of streak.
Prediction: Under 6 wins
Denver: 6.5
After Week Five, the Broncos were sitting pretty at 4-1 and looking like the favorites to take the AFC West crown. They hit some rough patches over the next several weeks, but were still in position to win the division at 8-5 after Week 14.
One win in either of their next two games would've solidified their spot in the playoffs and atop the division, however, two straight losses set up a showdown in Week 17 vs. San Diego.
Having personally bet the Broncos to win the AFC West early in 2008, witnessing their slow collapse and eventual demise in San Diego was quite tough to watch.
A season which began with so much promise quickly went in the opposite direction, and the ramifications were significant.
Fourteen-year head coach Mike Shanahan was fired, leaving the door open for 32-year-old Josh McDaniels to leave his spot as offensive coordinator in New England for his first head coaching gig in Denver.
Mass changes were made on both sides of the ball, including the biggest move in Jay Cutler forcing his way out of town and ending up in a Bears uniform. It would seem that WR Brandon Marshall is attempting to engineer his own move out of Denver, but for now he has just been suspended for the remainder of the preseason for "conduct detrimental to the team."
While Denver's 2008 offensive statistics were very respectable, they will essentially need to be thrown out the window, considering some combination of most likely Kyle Orton and Chris Simms will now be behind center, and both are battling injuries as of this writing.
An offensive line that allowed the fewest sacks in the league will return fully intact and will now be clearing paths for rookie Knowshon Moreno and Correll Buckhalter out of the backfield.
Despite several changes along all lines of defense, the Broncos still have miles to go in improving upon a D which ranked 27th against the run and 26th against the pass. This unit also ranked 24th in sacks, had the league's worst turnover differential at minus 17 and were second worst (only to the Lions) in points allowed with 448.
Denver won't have the luxury of playing the 3rd easiest schedule again this year, but their schedule does only come in at the middle of the pack at 19th.
That being said, from Weeks Four to 12, the Broncos could conceivably go winless as they play almost all of the potentially "top" teams in the league. This stretch includes games versus Dallas, New England, San Diego, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Washington, San Diego again, and then the Giants. That doesn't include games on the road versus Indy in Week 14 and versus Philly in Week 16.
The bottom line is that there's no way this team is even close to the 8-8 team that finished the 2008 season.
No team which has gone through as much controversy in the offseason and as many public disputes with its star players can truly expect to succeed.
Kyle Orton may have been serviceable in Chicago, but he had some semblance of a defense behind him. In Denver, he has been throwing INTs left, right, and center in the preseason and will be exposed for the average QB he is.
How much worse this edition of the Broncos will be compared to the 2008 squad is yet to be seen, but at least two wins worse by no means seems like a stretch. This may actually be one of the worst teams in the league in 2009, and I even think the Lions could have a better year.
Prediction: Under 6.5 wins
San Diego: 9.5
A slow start to the season and a 4-8 record after Week 13 in 2008 had the Chargers looking like one of the biggest disappointments of the year. Regardless of the fact that their games in Denver and Pittsburgh were both decided with questionable calls that weren't in their favor, this squad just couldn't find a way to get things together.
Then in Week 14, when they looked left for dead, a light went on and San Diego steamrolled past the Raiders in a 34-7 victory. The win sparked the Chargers to close out the year on a four-game winning streak, including their season finale versus Denver, which they won 52-21 to steal the division crown right from under the Broncos noses.
The Chargers kept this momentum going into the playoffs by eliminating the Colts, but eventually flamed out in the Divisional round to the eventual Super Bowl champ Steelers.
For the last few years, this team has been touted as one of the league's finest, and that window of opportunity could be closing with at least five key players entering contract years this season.
Add to that LT turning 30 years old and NT Jamal Williams being 33, and this roster could see some changes in the coming year or two.
To avoid being forced to string together several wins at the end of the year just to squeak into the playoffs in what is arguably one of the league's weakest divisions, San Diego will need to be all business right from the get-go this year.
It would appear head coach Norv Turner feels the same way, as he has been playing several of his stars (such as Tomlinson) this preseason, something which he has rarely done in the past.
San Diego made some of the fewest changes to their roster this offseason, with the addition of LB Kevin Burnett being the only notable signing. GM A.J. Smith obviously is happy with the group he has and needed to save some cash for his own soon-to-be free agents.
The return of Shawn Merriman from injury is almost like a trade or signing though, as his absence last season most likely contributed to San Diego's 28th ranking in sacks.
Ryon Bingham will replace Igor Olshansky at DE and the releases of both Mike Goff and Kynan Forney leave a bit of a question mark at RG, where rookie Luis Vasquez may be forced to start.
A 31st ranked secondary is very concerning, but if Antonio Cromartie is fully healed from the fractured hip injury he played through last year, the unit should improve.
Also, the Chargers could be in luck, as their schedule doesn't include many teams with potent vertical offenses. With Jay Cutler no longer in the division, that's two fewer games where they will face an elite QB.
That leaves Roethlisberger, Eli Manning, McNabb, Romo, and Palmer as the only "star" QBs the Chargers secondary will have to deal with.
Of that group, Pittsburgh, New York, and Dallas all focus more on the run, where San Diego was 11th last year. Palmer is already battling injuries and could be hobbled and out of contention by the time they face him in Week 15.
The Chargers are once again favored to do big things in 2009. They are overwhelming favorites to win their division at -450, and to bet the over on their win total you'll have to lay -220, which has been bet way up from -150 earlier in the summer.
They are also right behind New England to win the AFC and rank as one of the top choices to win the Super Bowl at only +850.
While the value may not be there to win the division or to go over 9.5 wins, betting this team to win the AFC and/or Super Bowl can't be seen as a poor decision.
They have a strong defense, a prolific offense which was seventh in passing a year ago, a core of players desperate to prove themselves in contract years, and, barring Miami-type turnaround seasons by their division rivals, virtually a red carpet laid out for them to the AFC West championship.
San Diego could very easily go 6-0 within the West, setting them up for double digit wins and a potential bye and home field advantage in the playoffs. They already proved they can beat Indy in the playoffs, and this could be the year they go all the way.
Prediction: Over 9.5 wins
Oakland: 5.5
The Raiders followed up a combined 15 wins from 2004-07 with yet another embarrassing season of five wins. They finished at 5-11, ironically their highest win total since 2004.
While the Raiders' deep backfield kept the chains moving and ranked 10th overall, the passing attack led by JaMarcus Russell was abysmal, plummeting to the bottom of the league at 32nd.
Only the Browns, Bengals and Rams managed fewer total offensive points on the year.
Oakland's schedule ranks 19th in terms of opponents' winning percentages from last year, coming in slightly easier than 2008's ninth ranking.
Notable additions are rookie WR Darrius Heyward-Bey, Samson Satele at C and DE Richard Seymour, who was recently acquired from New England.
Jeff Garcia had been signed to back up Russell, however, he was released during the final days of roster cuts this past weekend. This leaves the weight of the offense squarely on Russell's shoulders, something he has yet to prove he is capable of handling.
The secondary was a strong point last year, ranking 10th in the league. CBs Nnamdi Asomugha and Chris Johnson are solid, but safeties Hiram Eugene and Micahel Huff leave much to be desired. They will be hard pressed to replace the efforts of Gibril Wilson, who the Raiders weren't able to afford to retain.
Oakland was 31st versus the run, so how much teams simply just avoided throwing on them is tough to distinguish. Take preseason for what it's worth, but Oakland was 1-3 and their D continued to show many holes during their four preseason games, allowing the second most at 107.
Even the Titans and Bills, who played one extra game, finished with fewer points allowed.
Predicting the Raiders season win total seems almost impossible to call. Four of the last five years they've had four or five wins, which would probably make 5.5 about dead on for 2009.
Oakland did show a bit of a spark, ending 2008 on a two-game winning streak, but this team has been so bad for so long it's hard to expect much out of them.
Playing to their favor is that they may very well be the second best team within their division. Compared with Denver and KC, they experienced the least controversy and roster change over.
They do have three instances this season where they travel East and then return home across the country the very next week, which could get tiring over a long season. I believe they should be able to pull out a few wins within the AFC West against the Broncos and Chiefs, meaning a few more wins here and there could get them over the total.
If they do go over, it will be tooth-and-nail all year and will hinge greatly on the hope that many of their young players reach the next stage in their development and improve this team from within.
Prediction: Over 5.5 wins, but by the smallest of margins, and it's not considered a strong play.
Best Bet to Win Division: Almost by default and for all the reasons mentioned earlier in this article, the San Diego Chargers at -450. However, I see little point in laying such a large price.
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| Mindscrew Min-Min chapter 1 . 12/6/2009
I like the perspective shift towards the end. Great story with some good emotions.
Poor Natalie in the beginning though. I wouldn't have left her like that. Then again, though, I'm a teratophiliac, ha!
| DA-Amanda chapter 1 . 11/11/2008
Well, I wouldn't ever kill anyone, but I can understand Natalie's motivations, that husband is a...a-hem you-know-wha...to leave her because of a SCAR!
Interesting, well written too.
| fleece-rot chapter 1 . 10/17/2008
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| Ecaterina Dracula chapter 1 . 9/8/2008
| Stopdamadness chapter 1 . 7/3/2008
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| Vincent Milensky chapter 1 . 4/21/2008
| im.a.werewolf.rawr chapter 1 . 4/12/2008
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