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Step back in time this spring by traveling to one of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's 2010 Dozen Distinctive Destinations. From Provincetown, Massachusetts, to Sitka, Alaska, these destinations are packed with history and are the perfect places to explore while on a weekend getaway. I've also included three destinations that have earned the distinctive destination honor in previous years.
Abingdon, Va. The Crooked Road, Virginia's Heritage Music Trail, spans several cities and towns as it winds through the mountains in the southwest corner of the state. Visit eight major venues along the route, including the Ralph Stanley Museum, Carter Family Fold, and the Blue Ridge Music Center, and experience authentic mountain music at its roots. There are numerous places to stay in any of the towns along the route. The Martha Washington Hotel and Spa combines history with modern amenities in Abingdon, Virginia. Originally built in 1832, the building has seen many uses, including a finishing school for young ladies to a hospital for wounded soldiers during the Civil War. Rates start at $195 per night and include newspaper, coffee, tea and treats, a glass of wine, full American breakfast, parking, shoe shine, Internet, and use of the therapeutic salt-water pool, Jacuzzi, tennis courts, bicycles, and library with over 1,500 volumes. Call 888-999-8078 for reservations. READ MORE: Straight up pickin' on the Crooked Road
Another option is the Mountain Rose Inn, a 1901 Victorian home located on 100 acres of land along the Rock Castle Creek in Woolwine, Virginia. Rates begin at $129 per night. To experience even more local flavor, book the Blue Ridge Parkway 75th Anniversary Wine Tour Special. Tour the Blue Ridge Wine Trail with a map, tour and tasting coupons for all five of the stops, and a wine and cheese basket featuring wines from the trail from $189 per night. To make reservations, call 888-930-1057. Bastrop, Texas Just over 30 minutes from Austin, Bastrop feels worlds away from the city. Built in 1835 and located in the historic Manlove Chambers house, the Elm Street Inn is the perfect place to rest your head as you explore the historic downtown area. Originally built on Mexican soil, the building was home to the man who became the first mayor of Bastrop. Stays begin at $125 per night, but the inn offers several add-ons to make you stay more enjoyable. Add a box of handmade chocolates from the local chocolatier, an hour massage, cheese and fruit tray, or a horse-drawn carriage ride around Bastrop's historic district. Call 512-581-1341 for reservations. A minimum two-night stay is required on weekends. Cedar Falls, Iowa The Blackhawk Hotel is the oldest continuously-running hotel in Iowa and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, making it the ideal location to explore scenic Cedar Falls. Rooms start at $99.95 per night for weekend stays in a standard room this April. Upgrade to a junior suite for $20 more, or Book the Special Getaway package for two. For an extra $75, you'll receive two martinis in the Stuffed Olive; a certificate for dinner for two at Bourbon Street, Ferrari's Ristorante, Soho, or Beck's Sports Grill; evening turndown service; robes; chocolates; breakfast; and late checkout. The hotel can also customize your stay to include anything from flowers to spa treatments. Check the Cedar Falls Tourism and Visitors Bureau's website for coupons good at local merchants, restaurants, and attractions. Chestnut Hill, Pa. Located in the northeast corner of Philadelphia, the Chestnut Hill Hotel takes you out of the city and into nature. The Garden Package starts at $139 per night and includes accommodations, a bottle of wine, continental breakfast, onsite parking, and two tickets to the Morris Arboretum, where you can explore 92 acres of rare flora and fauna. Call 215-242-5905 to book this package. Check the Chestnut Hill Business Association's website for current area specials at local shops, restaurants, and more. Ft. Collins, Colo. As the last operating historic hotel in downtown Ft. Collins, the Armstrong Hotel offers a slice of history with its accommodations in a 1923 building. Rates begin at $99 per night, and the hotel offers several packages to make your stay more memorable, including the Night on the Town package that, for an extra $65, comes with a bottle of sparkling, red, or white wine; an imported cheese and meat plate; bathrobes; and two coffee or espresso drinks. The hotel also allows guests to check out bicycles for free, so you can leisurely explore the town's parks, museums, theaters, breweries, and golf courses. Huntsville, Ala. Get up close to science with over 100 interactive exhibits at the Sci-Quest Museum. The Huntsville Marriott's Sci-Quest Museum Package B will entertain, educate, and engage adults and children alike. Rates begin at $115 per night and include accommodations, one adult ticket, one child ticket, and breakfast for two. Need more tickets? The Sci-Quest A package includes tickets for two adults and two children, as well as breakfast for four from $137 per night. Use promotional code "ARN" when making reservations. This offer is valid through January 2, 2011 for Friday- or Saturday-night stays. Key West, Fla. A 2005 distinctive destination, Key West combines history with sun and sand. This April, the Heron House Court has an April Showers package, offering 30% off three-night stays in a deluxe king room with French doors opening to the Jacuzzi or pool area from $202 per night. You must book this package in full. For reservations call 800-932-9119. Marquette, Mich. The Landmark Inn, a Historic Hotel of America, has played host to a range of guests including Amelia Earhart and The Rolling Stones. Join the hotel's list of guests with the Bed and Breakfast Getaway, starting at $365 for a two-night stay. The package includes accommodations, daily breakfast for two, dinner one night, and a welcome gift. There is a daily happy hour from 3:00 until 5:00 with free chips and salsa, as well as drink specials. The inn is home to baker Joe Heck, who creates cheesecakes, pies, and has a special cake of the month (lemon for April). If you'd rather work off the calories than consume them, Marquette is home to plenty of waterfalls and hiking trails. For reservations, call 888-752-6362. Port Townsend, Wash. When the distinctive destination distinction began in 2000, Port Townsend was one of the chosen locations. The Bishop Victorian has several packages available this April, including the Classic Chamber Music Package valid on the weekend of April 16. This package includes a two-night stay; breakfast delivered to your room; access to the Port Townsend Athletic Club; a bottle of wine, Champagne, or sparkling cider; a $40 dinner certificate for your choice amongst five restaurants; and two tickets to the April 18 concert of the Chamber Music Society of Port Townsend. The package is $390 for the two night stay, and is valid from April 16 to 19. For stays on other weekends in April, the hotel is offering a Dinner, Movie, and More Package through the end of the month. This package includes two nights' accommodations, continental breakfast, a bottle of wine, two tickets to the Rose Theatre, access to the Port Townsend Athletic Club, free parking, and a $40 dinner certificate and a $20 lunch certificate good at your choice of local restaurants. This offer starts at $315 for a two-night stay. To book either package, call 800-824-4738. Provincetown, Mass. It might be too cold to go swimming, but that doesn't mean a visit to Cape Cod this April is out of the question. Instead, explore sand dunes, go on a whale watch, visit Pilgrim Monument and celebrate its 100th anniversary, or simply stroll around America's oldest artist colony. Through May 15, the Crowne Pointe Historic Inn and Spa, a Historic Hotel of America, is offering 50% off third night when you stay two nights at the regular price. Rates begin at $149.17, and include complimentary breakfast with all the morning favorites: waffles, French toast, homemade granola, fruit, yogurt, eggs, pastries made on-site, and more. The rate also includes wine and cheese each evening at 5:00, handmade chocolates, nightly turndown service, twice daily housekeeping service, Internet, afternoon cookies, and access to the Shui Spa's mineral soaking tub, sauna, and eucalyptus-infused steam room. Rockland, Maine There's a reason why Maine is called the Vacation State. Find out why with a trip to Berry Manor Inn, an environmental leader in the hospitality industry for its green practices. Learn how to tell the difference between a male and female lobster, hard and soft shell lobsters, or just kick back and relax on an hour-and-a-half cruise on a downeast lobster boat. Book the Eco-Lobster Adventure with Captain Jack package from $160 per night and experience the life of a local lobsterman, while viewing lighthouses, gulls, and osprey. For reservations call 207-596-7696. Santa Barbara, Calif. One of last year's distinctive destinations, Santa Barbara offers beaches, Spanish architecture, and a giant fig tree. Hit the water at the Inn by the Harbor with the Seashore Cruise and Soother package. This offer includes accommodations, a sunset cruise for two, a bottle of Chardonnay or sparkling cider from Santa Barbara Winery in a souvenir tote, and a La Cumbre Plaza Shopping and Dining Visitor Rewards Book. The package begins at $206 per night. You'll learn about Santa Barbara's history from the ship's crew as they point out notable homes along the coast, while you spot whales, sea lions, and dolphins. Contact the hotel to book this package at 800-626-1986. Simsbury, Conn. Only a few miles from Hartford, Simsbury is the perfect location to explore historic landmarks, including Mark Twain's house; the Hill-Stead Museum, a National Historic Landmark; and the Wadsworth Athenaeum, America's oldest public art museum. Stays at the Simsbury 1820 House begin at $129 per night, and include complimentary breakfast. While the hotel offers several packages, base rates include a lot of extras, such as van transportation to and from Bradley International Airport and local businesses, access to the movie library, parking, 24-hour coffee and tea service, and use of a nearby pool, health club, and tennis facilities. Nearby Simsbury Inn has rooms from $169, which includes access to the indoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, exercise room, gallery of local art, and shuttle service to and from the airport and train station. Sitka, Alaska Take a trip to "The Last Frontier" by visiting historic Sitka, Alaska this spring. Otter's Cove Bed and Breakfast has rates from $89 per night, including breakfast, through April. The inn also offers a 10% discount to anyone reserving a room for seven days or longer. Relax in the oceanside backyard, take to the water on a fishing trip, or visit the Sitka National Historical Park, a 107-acre park listed on the National Register of Historical Places that preserves the site of a battle fought between the Russians and Tlingit Indians. St. Louis Moonrise Hotel puts you in close proximity to St. Louis' iconic Gateway Arch. The Top of the World package starts at $199 per night and includes accommodations, two tickets to the Gateway Arch, two tickets to the Metro Link, two cocktails at the Rooftop Terrace Bar or Eclipse Restaurant. Book using promotional code "TOP." If you've got a bit more room in the budget, and want to catch the Cardinals in action, the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark's Grand Slam Package includes accommodations, a souvenir, and two outfield field box tickets to a Cardinals' game. This package is available through October 5, and available the weekend of April 16-18 starting at $299. Book using plan code "OY." 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The Luxury Visionaries 2016
Though he studied to be an engineer, Jack Heuer never doubted that he would join the family watchmaking business set up in a tiny Swiss village by his great-grandfather, Edouard, in 1860. Motor-sport timing was its specialism and Jack proved a natural, inheriting his father's instinct for marketing and a keen eye for modern design. After joining Heuer in 1958, aged 26, he began travelling the world. The United States was first in his sights; he was intent on making Heuer the preferred watch brand for a new era of young Americans. By 1971, Steve McQueen had made Heuer watches covetable and sexy by sporting a Monaco – the world's first square-dial watch – in the film Le Mans. Jack Heuer had turned the watch from a product that told the time into an accessory that people wanted to wear all the time. The TAG prefix emerged after the family negotiated the sale of its business to TAG, a manufacturer of high-tech F1 components, in 1985. In 2001, however, Jack Heuer returned as honorary president. Last year, his 81st, marked the 50th anniversary of his other benchmark design, the classic Heuer Carrera, named after the Carrera Panamericana road race in Mexico. Here, he muses on a lifetime of travel.
I first went to Brazil about 50 years ago, on a work trip to celebrate the 100th anniversary of our brand distributor in Rio de Janeiro. As a designer, I've always been drawn to architecture so I then flew on to Brasilia, the city designed by the famous Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, because I just loved his modern designs. One of our two sons spent five years working in Brazil and married a charming Brazilian lawyer, which made us visit the country a lot more.
Monaco isn't normally my cup of tea, but when Formula1 is on it's a great place to be. I'm amazed by the loudness of the cars – I can always tell by the noise, wherever I am standing, exactly where a car is on the circuit. When not in the McLaren hospitality tent I'll be at the Hôtel de Paris. I like to eat at its Le Louis XV-Alain Ducasse restaurant.
Our long association with Hollywood started when the jeweller Barney Feldmar introduced me to some prop masters, who began to use our watches. Heuer developed the Game-Master, a stopwatch for film directors, in 1959. I recommend a visit to the Feldmar Watch Company on West Pico Boulevard.
I never got to go to Mexico for the Carrera Panamericana car race, but I liked the word Carrera and knew the mother of a young racing driver who was killed there, so calling our watch the Carrera was a kind of homage. I've travelled a lot to Mexico City. The museums are extraordinary and my wife and I loved the Maya cities. I once tried to catch a swordfish in Acapulco, too.
At the age of five, I was put on skis and have loved the sport ever since. During my college years I joined a ski club and trained with a classmate, who was much better than me. We used to slalom together. When I was 20 and went to university in Zurich to study engineering, I joined the Swiss Academic Skiclub and started racing at a higher level. We raced not only in Switzerland, but also in Italy, France, Spain, Austria and Germany. Later on, I started to ski with a group of good friends, all excellent skiers, mostly in Zermatt or Verbier. Today, as someone with two artificial knees, I have to ski a bit more carefully, of course.
The notion of "home sweet home" definitely applies to me. I have had the most wondeful travels but I always long for Bern, in the Alps.

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We shall not capitulate... no never. We may be destroyed, but if we are, we shall drag a world with us... a world in flames.
World in Flames (WiF) is the product of the Australian Design Group ADG. The first edition was printed in 1987. It currently also exist as a beta computer simulation - but purists shun this.
In it's purest form World in Flames is a strategic boardgame describing the military actions during the second world war (1939 to 1945). Up to 6 players can play, and each player is nominated control over a country. The countries playing is China, Japan, the USA, France, the Commonwealth, Germany, Italy and the USSR. China and USA is often played by the same player, as is France and the Commonwealth.
The core rules of WiF is currently in it's 6'th and "final" edition - currently abbreivated WiFfe. Development on add-on packages continues though. The core rules can be expanded with the following packages:
The game itself is turn-based, where each turn is two months. During this turn you can manage your country's economy to produce more military units, planes or ships. You can also (if playing with politics) pay for certain economic and political options ( gearing up wartime production, incite a coup in a minor country etc). Reinforcements purchased in earlier rounds will also arrive, and there are then several phases of unit movement. How many movement "impulses" you get depend on weather (and luck).
Each unit is represented by a small piece of cardboard, and it is printed with separate combat and movement factors. A naval unit is typically a few destroyers attached to either a aircraft carrier or two battleships, while a aircraft unit represents 250-500 planes. Land units are available as corps and brigade markers.
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Small bridesmaid gifts I can't ask my friends, since this is FOR them, so here I am, asking my online family... I bought monogrammed tote bags for each of my bridesmaids with their names on it. Since they are rather large, I want to put something inside without looking like I'm being cheap. The bags were a bit over what I anticipated spending, but I'd like to just put something nice in there, but am at a loss. Here is what I've considered.. 1) compact mirror 2) nail manicure set 3) a set of costume jewelry- earrings only (can be used for wedding) 4) mini 'friend' picture frame My drawbacks are: 1) most people have them... if they dont, theres a reason (they dont want them!) 2)i like this, but seems like it come across as just a filler instead of thoughtful 3)not sure if any of them have sensitive ears - i do 4)i like this but having trouble finding something cost affective Any other ideas? Something thoughtful but not expensive?? Thanks in advance. |
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When is the wedding? Beach towels and flipflops are a cute/useful gift but not if the wedding is December and it's snowing! another option is canvas sneakers, replace the laces with ribbon and then "bling" them out to make cute shoes for them to wear during the reception. Not a good look or idea though if their dresses are short! |
^. I like the flip flops idea. Those could be their "dancing shoes" at the end of your reception. ;) That reminded me. I have these flip flop coasters (not sure if you are a wino) but I get complimented on them all the time!!! http://www.amazon.com/Crush--Grapes-Glass-Attachable-Coasters/dp/B005BZ0824/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1344898811&sr=8-3&keywords=flip+flop+coasters |
Hey, thanks for all the great suggestions everyone! The wedding is in November, but it is in Florida, so its technically summer 8 months out of the year :) The bags were around $15.00/ea so I'm looking to stay under $5-$10/ea for this. |
What about a DIY gift? Maybe a picture collage with photos of you and each bridesmaid in a frame? |
Do your bridesmaids drink wine? A low cost option is Wild Vines' Blackberry Merlot: not technically wine but sweet and very tasty. Maybe a bottle in each bag and some chocolate candies? |
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Starbucks cards....I give them as gifts all the time and they are always appreciated!! I am a wedding cake designer and just made my nephew's wedding and groom's cakes. His darling bride gifted ME with a $100 Starbucks card. Guess who my favorite niece in law is now? |
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Apple recalls millions of iPhone chargers
Apple has offered to exchange millions of European iPhone chargers sold between October 2009 and September 2012, warning customers that the USB adapters could "overheat and pose a safety risk".
The iPhone maker says that the affected model can be identified by its model number A1300 and was issued with the iPhone 3GS, 4 and 4S. Thirty seven countries in total are affected – although the UK is not.
Although it's not clear how many customers might swap their chargers, considering that Apple sold roughly 16 million iPhones in Western Europe in 2010 alone, the scale of the program could be gigantic.
Owners of the charger in question can get them exchanged at an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Alternatively they can contact Apple Technical Support to arrange for an exchange. Individuals who might have already purchased a third-party replacement can also get a full refund.
How to identify the faulty charger
It's unusual for Apple to issue a recall of its own chargers, although it has previously offered an Adapter Takeback Program (now discontinued) which offered discounted chargers in exchange for third-party alternatives – some of which were found to be posing a hazard to customers.
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The situation is out of control
The video is about negationist dhimmitude of "secular progressives" at work, in Sweden. But, the video could accurately portray the situation in India, accurate to a fault, with a few transposed images of Mohammedan aggression in India and it's dhimmi "secularist" enablers. An Indian mutation is the never ending Kaangressi/Babu refrain of "The situation is tense, but under control" as opposed to "Out of control". Otherwise, there is nothing to distinguish Indian dhimmi footsoldiers of Mohammedanism from their European counterparts, except perhaps their physical characteristics.
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Totally unrelated comment.
India closes down Missile program. WTF? How much more are we going to give up for a lousy nuclear deal?
http://www.indianexpress.com/story/259320.html - 1/09/2008 3:00 PM
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I seem to be making a lot of silly typos these days... 'Hindi' news media became 'Hindu' and changed the whole meaning. Deleting the above comment and re-posting..
This article takes a swipe at the Indian esp. Hindi news media.
http://www.dancewithshadows.com/media/hindi-news-channels.asp - 1/10/2008 8:50 AM
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the danged box, I forgot to install the telnet service. Oops.
ssh wasn't working? I know it was down all day Saturday, but should have
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Tengo mucho para hablar pero mice manos no trabajando bien.
Coupled with these cheap cybercafe Spanish keyboards I'm lucky this is even intelligible...
Sitting here a half block from the main street where a stage is set up for 'Semana Santa'. Tonite there are a large band of Mexican Mariachi's playing, tomorrow local groups. Artists and vendors from miles around have their stalls set up and every hotel room in town is full.
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Pepper Crusted Tuna Loin Salad
- 1 1/2 teaspoons each, black, white, and dried green peppercorns
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- 6 ounces center-cut tuna loin
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- Heat a griddle over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Crush peppercorns with the back of a heavy skillet or grind coarsely with a peppermill. Mix pepper with salt and pat all over tuna loin to form a crust on all sides. Sear on all sides, about 5 minutes in all. Remove and cool completely. Tuna should be nicely seared on the outside and rare on the inside. In work bowl of a food processor combine green peppercorns, vinegar and mustard. Process to a smooth paste. With motor still running, add oil in a slow, steady stream and process just until oil is absorbed and vinaigrette thickens. Taste and season. Toss greens with 2 tablespoons of dressing and mound on a chilled dinner plate. Slice tuna into 1/2-inch thick slices and top salad. Drizzle with remaining dressing and sprinkle with croutons.


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As concern over swine flu soars, the Association of British Insurers has released a statement to reassure holidaymakers.
"Swine flu is treated no differently from any other illness by travel insurers," said the ABI, so holidaymakers can expect travel insurance policies to pay out if they contract swine flu on holiday this summer. Anyone diagnosed with the flu before setting off will also be covered for the costs of cancelling and rescheduling their holiday. This will require written confirmation of diagnosis from a doctor but the ABI has explained that it expects insurers to be flexible about the time frame within which policyholders must obtain this certificate. Anyone travelling in Europe must carry their EHIC card to cover the cost of basic treatment. Outside the EU, travellers without cover may face medical bills of cosmic proportions and taking out insurance should take priority as soon as a holiday is booked.
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Bautista never wavered in ascension to stardom
Gonzalez: Bautista never wavered in ascension
As Bautista makes his way down the right-field line toward the clubhouse, he's greeted by hundreds of fans begging for an autograph, and he stops to make sure everyone is satisfied -- even though most of them didn't even know he existed at this time last year.
Finally, about a half-hour later, it's time to work out. Bautista disappears into the Blue Jays' weight room, emerging after 90 minutes, dripping sweat. As he power walks his way to his locker, three reporters await an interview with the man who became the face of the Blue Jays by hitting 54 home runs last season and signing a $65 million contract.
He answered every question as if he had all the time in the world.
A sudden star
The first subject, of course, was Bautista's sudden emergence last season. It's an unavoidable topic when you were on five teams in one season as a rookie in 2004 -- that's a record, by the way -- and were a relative unknown until your age-29 season.
2004 | Orioles | 16 | .273 | 0 | 0 |
2004 | Devil Rays | 12 | .167 | 0 | 1 |
2004 | Royals | 13 | .200 | 0 | 1 |
2004 | Mets | 0 | --- | 0 | 0 |
2004 | Pirates | 23 | .200 | 0 | 0 |
2005 | Pirates | 11 | .143 | 0 | 1 |
2006 | Pirates | 117 | .235 | 16 | 51 |
2007 | Pirates | 142 | .254 | 15 | 63 |
2008 | Pirates | 128 | .238 | 15 | 54 |
2008 | Blue Jays | 21 | .214 | 3 | 10 |
2009 | Blue Jays | 113 | .235 | 13 | 40 |
2010 | Blue Jays | 161 | .260 | 54 | 124 |
Somehow, in season No. 7, Bautista went from spare part to fourth in American League Most Valuable Player Award voting.
Did you ever see it coming?
"I never doubted it," he said. "It might sound like I'm full of it, but when you know you can do something and you can do it well, then you always fight to get that out of yourself, and I never gave up on myself and I kept working hard, even though I had a lot of ups and downs in my career."
Calling them "ups and downs" may not be totally accurate. Bautista had a lot of downs and not a lot of ups. He showed some promise in limited playing time in 2006, but the Pirates felt he took a step back in '07 -- when he batted .254 and hit 15 homers in 142 games -- and essentially gave up on him in '08.
The Blue Jays acquired him for a player to be named later, who turned out to be catcher Robinzon Diaz, that August. Now, he's on the cover of their media guide, hitting third in their lineup and leading their clubhouse.
Are you ready for that kind of responsibility?
"If anything," he said, "I feel more relaxed because I don't have anything to worry about but coming to the park and hitting the ball hard and playing good defense on a day-to-day basis. I don't have to worry if I'm going to be in the lineup, I don't have to worry about what the organization might view me as; if I'm going to make enough money in my career to be able to support my family and my kids, my grandkids. That's all out of the window."
An uncelebrated ascension
Bautista's tale of obscurity to stardom is the kind that dreams are made of. It's an inspiring one about a man who believed, never gave up and surpassed his own expectations -- a classic feel-good story.
But for some reason, it wasn't really treated as such while it unfolded. As Bautista shockingly notched the 42nd 50-homer season in baseball history, most of the talk surrounding him centered on whether steroids were the driving force behind his success.
It's like we lost our ability to believe.
"People that think that are just not well-informed of how baseball is dealing with these situations nowadays, and also they need to be a little bit more open-minded about why people have success," Bautista said. "Just because somebody has success doesn't mean that they cheated or they did it the wrong way. It's kind of sad, everybody's mindset nowadays."
Perhaps recent events justify that kind of skepticism.
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But Bautista's epiphany came at a time when baseball seemingly moved past the steroid era. In fact, it happened during what many called "The Year of the Pitcher" -- and in a year when Bautista was tested at least five times for performance-enhancing drugs.
Still, his great moment of arrival was cluttered with cynicism and lacked in celebration.
Did it ever upset you?
"Just once," Bautista snapped.
It was August. In a blog, a local writer wondered aloud if a season that eventually saw Bautista more than triple his previous career high in homers was in any way steroid-tainted. By the time it was translated into Spanish, then made its way to his hometown newspaper in the Dominican Republic, the headline read something like: "Jose Bautista accused of using steroids."
Bautista's mother saw it, and she called him in tears -- because she couldn't believe someone had attached her son's name to PEDs, not because she thought Bautista was taking them.
"That would never go through her mind; it would never," he said. "Not my friends, not my family. People that know me would never even think or expect that from me."
Starting from scratch
After the Pirates let him go in August 2008, Bautista went to work on rebuilding himself at the plate.
Most of it was about timing. The right-handed hitter has a high leg kick -- similar to Ruben Sierra, but perhaps not as pronounced -- and his success hinges greatly on when he begins his load. With the help of former manager Cito Gaston and, eventually, second-year hitting coach Dwayne Murphy, Bautista began starting his swing much earlier.
When he perfected it, he was able to see the ball longer, gain a better awareness of the strike zone and get in attack mode quicker. Thanks to that, Bautista wasn't just a home run hitter last year. He ranked fourth in the Majors in walks (100), fifth in OPS (.995) and tied for sixth in Wins Above Replacement (6.9).
Adam Lind -- the man whose job it is to protect him in the lineup -- claims he saw it coming.
"We all knew it was in there, because he always showed it in batting practice when we got him a couple years ago," the Blue Jays first baseman said. "It was a matter of him finally figuring it out, and he did."
Alex Anthopoulos apparently figured something out about Bautista, too.
As the two were set to go to a salary-arbitration hearing last month, Bautista, who could have been a free agent after this season, set an Albert Pujols-like deadline for an extension to avoid negotiating in-season.
Since Bautista's meteoric rise came out of nowhere, the Blue Jays' general manager could have played it safe and waited to see if he could follow it up rather than committing so much money. But Anthopoulos -- usually prudent, forward-thinking and objective -- went with his gut, signing him to a lucrative five-year contract with a sixth-year option.
Bautista's makeup and work ethic made it easier for him to take a shot.
"I'm glad he signed a five-year contract with us," first-year skipper John Farrell said. "A very good player. Very aware, very prepared. He's a leader in our clubhouse and one of the leaders on our club, and I'm just glad he was able to work out a deal to be here for the foreseeable future."
Bautista himself realizes he probably won't hit 50 homers again. Of the 26 who reached that number, only nine did it a second time, and so many legendary sluggers -- Hank Aaron, to name one -- never hit 50.
Regardless, though, Bautista believes he can achieve sustained greatness. Ask him what he wants to improve on this year, and he'll run through a to-do list as if he's going grocery shopping -- improve his batting average with runners in scoring position, take the extra base more frequently, get better defensively at third base, and perhaps most important, be a suitable representative of the Blue Jays.
"Everybody's eyes kind of shift your way once you have a big year, and then on top of that you get a deal," Bautista said. "But I have no problem accepting that responsibility and the added pressure that some people might consider that that brings. In my eyes, I don't feel any added pressure."
Alden Gonzalez is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his columns and his blog, listen to his podcast and follow him on Twitter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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In Reply to: RE: I now understand the emphasis on amplitude measurements over time measurements posted by unclestu52 on July 31, 2007 at 20:48:42:
Great Stu,
I thought that's what you meant, but wanted to be sure. I completely agree with you. I use two-way speakers (Celestion 3's) in the study and early on flipped the tweeter wiring so it would be in phase with the woofer. Sure it caused an on-axis notch at crossover but the result was well worth it. And I don't listen on-axis anyway.
My theory is that we are used to tuning out FR variations because they also occur in nature from things like foliage absorption. Timing problems on the other hand are less common, and much of the information we rely upon to survive in the wild, or on the street is encoded temporally. Yes, a flat FR looks good. And it IS good all else being equal, but it's only one view.
Something of interest to me currently is learning the frequency range where we are the most sensitive to timing (and hence harmonic alignment errors). I'm pretty sure that it doesn't extend all that high but may go lower than one would think. I've been toying with how to measure it but haven't hit upon an appealing scheme yet. Thoughts welcome. Heck, SWAG's at the result are welcome. For instance, I'm guessing that the upper critical frequency is ~8KHz.
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It's a dash this morning for a birthday party we're hosting -- but wanted to post my evening's glass practice. I'm not entirely happy with the results, so I think this week I'll practice a bit more on the glass and reflections ...
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Lovely perfume set.
I love the way you painted your glass bottle with this enchanted purple. - 23 September, 2008
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Lovely job on this purple bottle!!! Glass isn't easy to paint. Will you be doing more?
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The colors are so rich and varigated. Lovely.
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A beautiful painting with the shapes and color. Love that 'gold' on the top.
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What a great job -- the bottle looks perfectly rounded -- like a photo -- magnificent coloring too. BRAVO! Is there anything you CAN'T paint???
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Survive an apocalypse on Earth in The Last of Us, a PlayStation 3-exclusive title by Naughty Dog. Here, you will find abandoned cities reclaimed by nature. Here is a population decimated by a modern plague. Here, there are only survivors killing each other for food, weapons, or whatever they can get their hands on. Here, you find no hope.
Joel, a brutal survivor, and Ellie, a brave young teenage girl who is wise beyond her years, must work together if they hope to survive their journey across the US.
Release Date: June 14, 2013
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Includes online features that may expose players to unrated user-generated content


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INDIANAPOLIS – What started on September 8 ends Sunday, that being the home regular season schedule for the Colts in 2013.
The Colts have earned a 10-5 record and their eighth AFC South title, and this season ends like the first one of divisional existence started in 2002 – with Indianapolis battling Jacksonville, 4-11.
Indianapolis took a 28-25 victory over the Jaguars in 2002 in the first divisional contest between the clubs and owns a 15-8 series edge as AFC South combatants, 17-8 overall.
Indianapolis reaches Week 17 after a 23-7 victory last Sunday at Kansas City. Jacksonville dropped a 20-16 home decision to Tennessee, but the Jaguars will be trying to win a third straight road game.
"They are obviously gaining momentum and confidence," said Chuck Pagano. "Every outing you have like this, you can just see them feeding off of each other. As the game went along, they got stronger.
"They are doing a great job right now in all three phases. We have one more game, a division game at home against Jacksonville, so we'll focus, go back to work and try to get better."
Sunday's game carries tremendous importance for the Colts, who hold the AFC's fourth playoff seed. With a victory over Jacksonville, the Colts can move to the third seed if either Cincinnati or New England loses.
The Colts can climb to the second seed and earn a bye week into the Divisional Playoffs with a win plus losses by both New England and Cincinnati.
The Patriots host Buffalo Sunday, while Cincinnati hosts Baltimore.
"We got a single focus and that's on Jacksonville," said Pagano. "We got a team coming in here that's won four out of their last seven ball games. Coach (Gus) Bradley's done a great job with those guys since the bye week. You just turn the tape on and the tape speaks for itself.
"They've done nothing but get better and better, and they're coming here to win a football game. Certainly we'd better be prepared for that."
"The fans are very instrumental in our success," said
"What I've learned is our fans are the best in the NFL," said
"Fans not only display a great amount of class and dignity, they can get wild, too. It's all you can ask for, and they're difference-makers for us. You can look at Robert Mathis' and Dwight Freeney's success, they (fans) can take some credit for it. They distract opponents for our playmakers."
The Colts were 7-1 last year at home in Pagano's first year at the helm, and they will be trying to push their mark to 6-2 this year.
Record | Season | Record | Season |
7-1 | 1999 | 6-2 | 2007 |
6-2 | 2000 | 6-2 | 2008 |
3-5 | 2001 | 7-1 | 2009 |
5-3 | 2002 | 6-2 | 2010 |
5-3 | 2003 | 2-6 | 2011 |
7-1 | 2004 | 7-1 | 2012 |
7-1 | 2005 | 5-2 | 2013 |
Controlling the home atmosphere and keeping a success level that has seen the home record swell to 87-32 since 1999 is a priority for Colts players and coaches.
"Our fans are great. They come in the stadium and root for us," said
Redding and his buddies are preparing for work at home after the regular season concludes. The Colts will be hosting a playoff game for the first time since the end of the 2010 season.
Redding was not with the Colts then, nor were 42 of his current teammates, and he wants the regular season atmosphere trumped up further.
"We're getting ready for the playoffs with our play on the field," said Redding. "They need to be tuning up to continue to scream and make this stadium as crazy as we can for a home game.
"The level of play is higher in the playoffs, and they're part of the team. They affect our opponents in more ways they can imagine. The 12th Man has to stand up and scream, and I'm talking the whole time – first down, stand up. Every play we're out there, they need to be loud."


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Blennorroeae Renum et Vesicae Urinariae Adumbratio Pathologica et Therapeutica.
KIRCHGAESSER, Franciscus Carolus.
Price: $45.00
Description: Unversitate Bonnensi Pro Gradu Doctoris Medicinae et Chirurgiae. 26 pages with text in Latin. Tall 8vo, square, original printed wrappers. Bonn, 1825.
Comments: Kirchgaesser discusses a number of factors relevant to the pathology of the urinary tract, mainly the bladder, resulting from gonorrhea, and some methods for dealing with it therapeutically. In the course of his discussion, he touches on the incidence of diabetes, hemmorhoids and other morbid conditions in relation to gonorrhea.
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Gender | Male |
Age | 47 |
Hair Color | Brown |
Occupation | Actor, Comedian |
First Appearance | AWESOM-O |
Last Appearance | Ass Burgers |
Adam Sandler is one of the most famous comedians in Hollywood, none for movies like Jack and Jill. Eric Cartman and Kyle Broflovski are fans of his work - in fact, Cartman has hundreds of ideas for new and exciting Adam Sandler comedies at his disposal. Stan Marsh is also a fan of Sandler - when he's drunk. Sandler also lead a charge of angry comedians when Funnybot put America's comedians out of work.
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Diane Abbott MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington made a speech last week in the Houses of Commons, on the devastating impact legal aid cuts would have on a vast number of people across the country.
Diane received support from all sides of the House when mentioning the effect that cuts will have on several practicing lawyers, who even with legal aid funding in place already earn very little and struggle to keep up with growing workloads. Revisions to the legal aid budget were made last November when Justice Minister Kenneth Clarke announced a £350m cut per year to the £2bn legal aid budget. It is estimated that this will lead to 500,000 fewer cases or a 25% fall in the number of people helped annually through legal aid.
Diane also heavily criticised the notion that the work done by organisations such as the Hackney Community Law Centre (HCLC) could be substituted for over-the-phone advice. She cited the fact that many of her own constituents that use the HCLC's services are not native English speakers and would therefore be dissuaded from using a telephone service.
Diane had this to say after the debate:
"Legal aid must simply not be cut. After numerous discussions with a range of interests on this issue and having left this debate today, it remains difficult to see the positives that arrive from changes to legal aid funding. The savings made from cutting the budget will be far outweighed by the ruinous impact this will have on hundreds of thousands of people from all walks of life.
"Legal aid does so much to help those who couldn't necessarily afford it, fight for the rights that you or I would take for granted. Whether it be a bitter employment dispute, a victim of domestic abuse sealing an injunction against an abusive partner, or a disabled person fighting for access to disability benefits that they rightly deserve, legal aid pays for all of this. To suggest that this can be replaced by a call centre-style telephone answering service is insulting to the legal professionals who dedicate their lives to helping ordinary people in our communities.
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Games featuring a guest appearance of or referencing to Dopefish, a fish first seen in Commander Keen 4: Secret of the Oracle. Game developers who have taken part in involving Dopefish into their games have sometimes put it in secret locations while others have put it in plain sight. Dopefishes or references to Dopefish in this group are placed in the game by the original developer and not by fan made modifications.Related Links
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37 filmmakers. One line each. One shot each. Watch this and Smile.
/37 filmmakers. One line each. One shot each. ALL THE TIME is collaborative art at its most powerful. Lovett's experimental collaborations with filmmakers are nothing short of inspiring, gorgeous, and haunting. Watch and smile. People are getting together to make work like this.


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Reviewing zines and minicomics as frequently as I can.
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
Audio Zine Distro
This is a neat idea, an audio zine distro. Zinesters create audio versions of their zines and upload them.
There only seems to be a couple of things up on
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so far, but maybe it'll grow into something big! The youtube promo below is amusing at least.
Also, library school takes up a lot of time. Reviews soon hopefully?
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Sentenced Zine
I got emailed about this a while ago and it looks kind of neat.
"The next edition, to be launched April 2013, will feature artists from across Australia, each artist illustrating one of the sentences from the game. While Darwin is the home of the zine, with an exhibition set to be at Darwin Visual Arts Association for 2013, it will also travel to either Sydney or Melbourne for a second exhibition. With each yearly release of the zine, it will travel to different locations in Australia, broadening audiences as well as networking between contemporary art spaces across Australia. The zine is also a platform to represent emerging artists, providing an opportunity to be part of a yearly group show.
To become involved in Sentenced as an artist, art space or interested party, contact Coco and David at email@example.com."
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The King is a 25-year-old American Corporal and one of two main characters in the novel. The King is one of only twenty-five American prisoners in the camp. He is the most successful black market "trader" and businessman in Changi. As a result, he has been able to thrive in the camp's harsh environment. Unlike the other men imprisoned in Changi, the King possesses the ability to adapt to almost anything, an innate cunning that allows him to sense not only when there is a profit to be made but also the best way to handle a deal, and a natural magnetism which seems to draw people to him and make them trust him. While his friendship is sought after by most POWs and even guards because of his power and wealth, the King is envied and hated even by those closest to him...
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J-O-B-S Jobs, Bitches!!! News: The American economy kept creating jobs at a brisk pace in February, providing more evidence that the labor market is firming up despite higher gas prices and an unsettled global economy. The Labor Department said … [Read more...]
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POTUS News: President Obama on Tuesday welcomed signs of progress in extending a payroll tax cut but urged Americans to continue to press their Congressional representatives to quickly approve the tax break before it expires at the end of the month. … [Read more...]
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Sophie is growing so big and strong, she swings like a monkey from the bars. Alex on the other hand is just at the age where she is strong enough to get into big trouble, but not yet aware of how dangerous it is. There are photos of Sophie and Alex getting as much legitimate fun out of a playground as can be had. There are of course no photos of my kids in the midst of clearly inappropriate usage of playground equipment usually because I am busy yelling "get DOWN from that"
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This spun cotton owl is whimsical, cute and quirky. She was hand spun using techniques similar to those of the early German artisans who created cotton ornaments for Christmas. She is about 3" tall and has a spun cotton body and cotton batting wings. She was hand painted and stands easily on any flat surface. You can even bend her feet to make her perch or she has a small hook on her head for hanging. She'll behave herself and won't "whoo" too much!
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We can't do this alone.
Our sister organizations around the city, and country are simply indispensable in helping address the feral cat problem in the city, the country, and even around the world.
For information about helping street cats in New York City check out these sites:
NEW YORK CITY FERAL CAT INITIATIVEA joint program of the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals and Neighborhood Cats, two private non-profit organizations committed to solving New York City's feral cat overpopulation crisis through TNR.
Is a coalition of more than 150 animal rescue groups and shelters working with Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C) to end the killing of healthy and treatable cats and dogs at AC&C shelters.
ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROLIs the largest pet organization in the northeast rescuing nearly 40,000 animals each year, responsible for NYC's municipal shelter system, rescuing, caring for, and finding loving homes for homeless and abandoned animals in NYC, with facilities in all five boroughs.
ASPCAWorks to rescue animals from abuse, pass humane laws and share resources with shelters nationwide.
To find a local group across the United States helping street cats check out:
ALLEY CAT ALLIESThe first organization to introduce and advocate for humane methods of feral cat care, particularly Trap-Neuter-Return, in the American animal protection community.
THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATESThe nation's largest animal protection organization, they work to reduce suffering and improve the lives of all animals by advocating for better laws; investigating animal cruelty; conducting campaigns to reform industries; performing animal rescue and emergency response; and providing care to animals through our sanctuaries, emergency shelters, wildlife rehabilitation centers, and clinics. What's more, like Urban Cat League, the Human Society actively advocates community-based Trap-Neuter-Return programs with on-going responsible management as the most viable, long-term approach available at this time to reduce feral cat populations.
Our Friends and Supporters:
PETS NYC594 Ninth Ave (bt 42nd - 43rd st)
212 757 2924
Pets NYC graciously provides space for our adoptable cats and kittens. Their kindness to all animals sets them apart from the average pet food store.
ANIMAL GENERAL558 Columbus Ave. (corner of 87th St.)
212 501 9600
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UCL cats and kittens get the very best attention and care at Animal General. We are fortunate they share our commitment in helping NYC street cats.
MADDIE'S FUNDOne of the most active organizations helping to put "No Kill" shelters on the map.
STEVEN AND FRANCINES Complete Automotive Repair Inc.The original "Animal Friendly Auto Body Shop."
MOO SHOESVegan shoes and accessories
These guys whole heartedly support the animal rescue cause.


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AMT Warranty Corp. announced last week that it has purchased the remaining 73 percent of Warrantech Corp., bringing its interest in the company to 100 percent.
AMT is a subsidiary of AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
"We are excited about the additional revenue opportunities and diversification that the Warrantech transaction provides," AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. President and CEO Barry Zyskind said as part of the announcement. "By bringing together these two robust warranty administration platforms, we expect to significantly increase our fee income and benefit from enhanced scale and technology efficiencies while further strengthening AmTrust's market presence and premium opportunities in the warranty space.
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text: Transformers DLC: Let The Slaughter BeginMike Fahey8/25/09 10:20amFiled to: ClipsTransformers: Revenge of the FallenActivisionDlcXbox 360PC52EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink The launch trailer for the new maps and characters in the first wave of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen downloadable content gives an old bot fan happy little chills.I actually watched the second Transformers movie last night for the first time, and I have to say...wow. The game is definitely better than the film, and while that's not saying much, hardcore fans should feel at least a little rewarded by this batch of new downloadable content. Is classic Starscream really able to wield classic Megatron as a pistol? If so, then that's all I've ever really wanted in a Transformers video game. As long as no one mentions the words "hive" or "hatchling" I'll be fine.Reply52 repliesLeave a reply


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Turn leftover ham into the main attraction, with plenty of fresh veggies and yummy pasta tossed with ranch dressing. MORE + LESS -
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By Kimberly Rae Miller
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — It may be time to accept the fact that the cast of MTV's 'Jersey Shore' are the spray tanned equivalent to the Energizer Bunny.
Not only has the majority of the cast secured spinoffs for the coming year, they just arrived back on the shore to tape another season of cohabitation-filled wonderment together.
If you thought Italy was entertaining, the show's 6th Season – the season that shall forever more be referred to as the summer of Snooki's withdrawal – will include a sober The Situation, and a pregnant (and hopefully sober) Snooki.
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Don't expect too much partying from your favorite gnome-esque diva. According to TMZ, Snooki won't be sharing the beach house with the rest of the Juice Heads. She has instead opted to live alone in a nearby apartment while she gestates.
Or, perhaps she's hiding from Katie Couric. PageSix.com is reporting that Couric took a less than fair blow at the Snookster when questioned recently about her upcoming talk show, "Katie." During a press conference Couric said that Snooki is "cute and everything," but, "It's funny people find her interesting."
According to friends of the pint-sized mother-to-be, it wasn't that long ago that Couric was one of those people that found her so interesting. They claimed that when Snooki was at ABC a few months ago, Katie "was practically stalking her . . . Katie said, 'We need to take a picture, you have to follow me on Twitter.' Everyone was like, 'Who knew Katie was such a fan?'"
A damage control representative for Couric pounced on this minor incident, stating that Couric would love to see Snooki on her sound stage "If the right opportunity comes up."