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South West (China) : Lugu
Lugu Lake is in Yunnan/Sichuan of China.
A nice lake between Yunnan and Sichuan to relax one or two days. The area is protected from extensive development.
Lugu Lake 2690 metres above sea level located at the borders between Sichuan and Yunnan Provinces, covers an area of 50 square kilometers with the average water depth of 45 meters and the transparency 11 meters. In the lake there are five islands, three peninsulas and a sea- wall islet. Here everything looks as if it has not been disturbed by human beings at all and still remains in its primitive state. Boating in the lake, you can feel that the surface of the water is as smooth as a mirror and the water as blue as the sky. The slow – canoe in the blue lake, the beautiful Mosuo girls in their ethnic clothes and the Mosuo folk songs will show you something of primitive simplicity and peace. Lugu Lake has the fame of a fabled abode of immortals and "Plateau Pearl" for its pure and virgin land of natural landscapes. The Mosuo people living here still keep their matriarchal society system. The "Axia visiting marriage system (actually no marriage system at all)is called the fossil for the study of the development of the human being society .The members of the big matriarchal families live in harmony, love dearly and care for one an other. The Axia couples live in their own mothers' houses without a real family life are less burdened economically. They free themselves from such worries as daily housework, quarrels and the obligation of a husband-and-wife relationship. Here, a colorful ethnic custom painting, is an ideal place for traveling, holidays, recuperation and scientific research. Welcome to the beautiful, mysterious and romantic "Oriental Women-governed kingdom."
Get in
Mini vans or fleet buses from Lijiang, Yunnan or Xichangsouth Sichuan.
¥100 per head when entering the lake area. Some entrances only cost 80. Students pay half price (most likely any English photo-ID will work). Fee gets you a ticket in, a little fake passport with info about the area in both Chinese and English, and a disc.
Get around
There are no public buses, so the only option is to take incredibly expensive taxis or three-wheeled cars (Chinese tuktuks). Other than that, walking and biking are very pleasant ways to get around the lake.
In Luoshui electric scooters are for rent at Y 100 to ride round the lake.
Relax, eat well and talk with the locals and the Chinese tourists.
A tour in the traditional boats.
Cable car to the top of the most prominent mountain on the north side. There is a cave to visit and some mountain monkeys to see.
Hiking in the surrounding mountains.
A bike ride around the lake will take around 6 hours. Most hotels offer bike rentals, 10Y a day for a one-speed, more for multi-speed bike. The lake is hilly, so spring for the better bike.
Local artcraft
Chinese/Tibetan/western food in many different places.
A specialty here is the local BBQ.
There are no Western-style bars here. Do not expect much of a night life. Restaurants all have beer and baijiu, the standard Chinese drinks, and some also have local liquors. Because Lugu is fairly remote, expect prices to be higher than elsewhere in China.
Many places all around the lake. The main town on the Yunnan side is Luoshui, which is beautifully located on the lake's shore. In high season it can get crowded, but in low season it's serene and highly enjoyable. Some foreigners prefer to stay in Lige, which is a small village on the north side of the lake with a great view on the lake.
In Luoshui there are plenty of wonderful hotels in the 40-70Y price range: expect a clean double room with an attached bathroom, hot water, electric blanket, wi-fi and a balcony or view to the lake. In high-season you might need to haggle the price. There is an expensive "offical" youth hostel, but it's cheaper and better to ask around in other hotels for a room. Bargaining is the norm in low season, but notice that a small deposit is usually required.
Not authorized in the lake area, but you can.
Get out
To Lijiang, 230km, about 7 hours by bus or van. There are three buses a day. The fare is about ¥70-90. There are also buses to Xichang in Sichuan. Despite its proximity to Xianggelila, you cannot get a bus there and your only option is to go back to Lijiang and get a bus from there.
You can catch the bus from Lige or Luoshui, the boat to Luoshui is ¥80 from Luowa Pier (where the Wetlands meet the Lake), to Lige a minivan is ¥120/Van or a 7 hour 25km hike.


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Hi from Brisbane, Australia!
Just a quick email regarding Boggo Road Gaol. I helped collate a photographic history book about the gaol about 6 months ago with a local community group. I visited the gaol twice, in broad daylight, and I've got to say that they were two of the most uncomfortable experiences of my life!! I haven't read your book yet so I'm not sure if your aware of this but authorities discovered human remains sealed in one of the walls of the gaol about 4 months ago. I haven't heard any other particular details such as age or sex. Just thought you might like to know!
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Posted 20 August 2004 - 06:56 AM
Boggo Road Gaol is located in the city of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. I wrote about its history and ghost encounters in my book. Today I received this email:
Posted 20 August 2004 - 07:27 AM
I havent got your book yet...But that is very interesting!
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Posted 20 August 2004 - 08:59 AM
What a nice surprise, um NOT. That would be very upsetting I'm sure for the people who found the remains and the local officials I'm sure
"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results." Albert Einstein
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Posted 20 August 2004 - 07:21 PM
Cool e mail! word's getting around. you probley be getting more.
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Posted 21 August 2004 - 05:01 AM
I brought my copy to work in and a few people flipped through it. Marketing the bored at work way
"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results." Albert Einstein
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Posted 23 August 2004 - 09:39 PM
Oh oh oh. And this was one of my favorite subjects in the book. Great writing Jeff.
Don't be a newt!
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wow thats odd :blink:
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For some, it's the roar of the crowd as the home team scores a touchdown on Saturdays. For others, it's the quiet, tree-lined sidewalks on the quad or the ability to meet new people at different events at any hour of the day.
Even if it's not home to your own alma mater, college towns and cities throughout the U.S. offer a high concentration of opportunities packed into a small area. Whether it's the academics, food options, theater or business opportunities, life in a college town is not just great for the students, it's beneficial for full-time residents as well.
The attention college town areas receive, combined with the regular influx of new students and faculty from other parts of the country, contribute to the appeal to potential residents who may or may not be associated with the school itself.
There is a global perspective, and this intellectual base and diversity that the average small town wouldn't get otherwise.
But some of the most loved college towns for residents and students alike have factors outside the academic institution that contribute to the economy and cultural variety of the area.
The metro area usually hosts large companies which serve as major local employers and also attract related businesses to the region.
The college hasn't brought in the restaurants and all the activities, but the college has helped support all the new restaurants and activities.
When college towns flourish outside campus grounds, the community gets even stronger, as students find work after graduating and become locals themselves.
A lot of times, students graduate and end up staying. Their families come and visit them for the four years while they're in school, and a lot of parents of students who end up packing up their lives and relocating later because college towns are great towns for so many other reasons.
Whether you're moving to a new town or city for the proximity to its school or other reasons, here are a few tips to help you navigate real estate in a college town.
Expect a tight real estate market. Because a portion of residential real estate in college towns is often taken up by off-campus student housing, there will likely be a lower inventory of homes than it may seem at first. Real estate markets across the country are experiencing low inventory for single-family home sales, and this is even more likely near a college.
Off-campus student housing absorbs some of the stuff that would be sold to young families.
Inquire about the atmosphere during all seasons. Many college towns based exclusively around the local college or university will see a big drop in population once summer hits, leaving what may seem like a ghost town until fall classes begin.
But not all college towns are the same. Boulder's proximity to the Rocky Mountains and other outdoor attractions bring a whole new group of people to the city during the summer months while the majority of students are gone.
What happens in the summertime is the students go home but the tourists come in.
Before you relocate to a college town, ask locals how the city is influenced by the academic calendar.
Prepare for Welcome Week. Even if the town doesn't experience a significant decrease in activity during the summer, be ready for the influx of students, parents and siblings for those few weeks when students are moving in at the start of the fall classes.
Whether it means avoiding your local Target or Bed Bath & Beyond for a couple weeks in the early fall or taking your summer vacation to coincide with the nearby college's start date, preparation is key to avoiding any potential downsides to the newly refreshed student population. It's also worth keeping graduation weekend and homecoming in mind as busier times in the community.
Learn to love the school. To make life in a college town easier, it might help to let yourself become a fan – though that may be easier said than done if you're a diehard University of Michigan fan living in Columbus, Ohio, home of the Ohio State University Buckeyes.
Even if you're not supporting the sports teams, accepting the student population itself can make you dread three-quarters of the year a little less.
Local residents should follow the school's events calendar to take advantage of activities open to the public, from student theater productions to cultural food expositions.
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Thoroughly unpleasant bonersauce leaks everywhere. The region of Mordor has rarely been dealt a kind hand. Successive colonial powers have done little to clean the place up, and there is still no functioning train service. The recent large scale eruption of Mount Doom and the associated collateral damage, just might (only might) encourage a more enlightened approach to development in the region.
At one stage, a distant ancestor of Viggo Mortensen had the chance to improve the standard of local infrastructure, but decided to be a king instead. Hugo Weaving was quite young at the time, but still showed his displeasure.
President Sauron, despite a few setbacks, has been in power since 1,000 years after the end of the First Age. A very unusual Three Age president.
Pre-colonial era
It's very complicated, poorly recorded and really not worth bothering about. Lots of wars, fallen Vala and some fairly angry types smiting the earth. April fools is lamer than tim tebow unless hes getting sacked and going retarded
Mordor is surrounded on three sides by large mountain ranges: Ered Lithui (Ash Mountains) in the the north, Ephel Duath (Mountains of Shadow) to the west bordering the region of Gondor, and extending round to the south. Generally they are not very nice, even worse than the Brecon Beacons.
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Anything by JRR Tolkien or his youngest son. This family has done much dis-service to the region, and has a poor understanding of the place from a traveller's perspective. C======3 8=======D
Orcish is the native tounge, specifically the Black Speech dialect, though speakers of Westron should have no problems.
If you are having some difficulty, head to the Mouth of Sauron who can provide translations from Elvish, Entish, and the Tongues of Men.
Get in
One does not simply walk in to Mordor. You gotta rock in to Mordor. Or take the shortbus.
After the recent twinning with the city of Brussels, all citizens of countries who are signatories to the Schengen treaty, are granted an unlimited stay visa on arrival. Australians however, remain unwelcome.
By air
The quickest way in is to fly with a Nazgul, though many travellers complain that the distance from the airport into the city actually makes Ryanair look convenient by comparison. Holders of the 666 student pass have not been eligible for Nazgul discounts since the end of the Second Age.
Get around
While numerous UK-based car-rental agencies will claim to offer vehicles in this region, the sad truth is that walking remains the most common mode of transport. Distances are long, conditions are brutal, and chance of death is high, so comfortable shoes are an absolute must.
If you do find a car, driving is in the middle of the road, and parking always hard to find. Orcish traffic wardens are renowned for their lack of a sense of humour.
Mordor is quite unique amongst A-list destinations in that it tends to see you rather better than you see it.
If you a meet a beardy bloke in a pointy hat, ignore everything he says. He will try to make you do something dangerous. He is quite persistent, so if he gets too annoying, feed him to a Balrog. He may reappear a few weeks later looking all white and shiny, but don't be deceived as he will try to make you kill yourself again.
That warning aside, Mordor is an increasingly popular destination for active travellers who enjoy getting right off the beaten track.
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Meat is consumed in one of two ways - raw or incinerated. Charred
Not much for vegetarians here, who should really stay at home or go to Byron Bay.
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Not unlike Detroit, visitors to Mordor must face the very real possibility that they will be imprisoned, killed, or even eaten during their visit. While this may dissuade some from making the journey, simple precautions can help to alleviate these concerns. Most importantly, never visit Mordor without an accompanying army (much the same precautions as for Glasgow match days, really). While rumors persist of individuals who have traveled to the heart of the country alone or in groups as small as three, this is a decidedly dangerous proposition.
Remember that Mordor is a volatile region, and downright dangerous in the western areas. Abduction by orcs, while something that might someday make for a best-selling novel, is not generally an adventure that ends well. Similarly, Mordor has an ongoing border conflict with Gondor, and in border areas you're likely to be foisted off in the middle of the night by scouts from either side. Ephel Dúath is barren desert, and survival in the wilderness without proper equipment impossible. While the south-eastern part of the country is generally considered to be a lot safer than the north and west, occasional incidents can still occur anywhere and a seemingly safe place can become the opposite in an instant. Several media reporters were killed in the northern parts of Mordor, most likely by criminals or a bored Nazgul.
Spiders and snakes are also something to be careful of, and the mountainous country has many vicious creatures such as scorpions, trolls, feral Orcs, etc. In some areas, altitude sickness is a significant risk. Mount Doom is an active and unpredictable volcano. It should not be approached without appropriate equipment.
If, after considering the risks, you still choose to travel in Mordor, hiring an armed escort or travelling with an experienced guide are ways to decrease the risks. You should also check with your embassy, and be clear on what they can and cannot do for you in an emergency. Emergency evacuations by eagle are always in demand and you may have a long wait.
Possession of class A drugs is not illegal, rather it is encouraged. This has undoubtedly contributed to an upsurge in backpacker traffic to the region. Try to find the nearest orc-rave and ask for Gobrag, who will certainly be able to sort you out. You ain't seen nothing until you have seen a loved-up orc.
Stay healthy
It is highly recommended to buy a travel insurance before the trip, just in case.
Standards of hygiene in the region are generally extremely low and have been compared to those at Vang Vieng. The normal, stinking, crusty Caucasian traveller will feel well at home here, and it is unlikely you will be carrying too many diseases that the citizens of Mordor have not previously experienced.
If you find yourself in danger, locate the nearest Palantir to call Gondor for aid. Be aware though that the men of Gondor got old, fat, and more than a little unreliable.
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Tsugaru Strait....here I come!
In a few days I will be departing from the great state of Maine to attempt a solo swim across the Tsugaru Strait in Japan. I will be swimming from the main island of Japan, Honshu to the north island of Hokkaido. It will be the most challenging swim of my career. So far this year, no swimmers have successfully crossed the 12 mile grueling channel from the eastern peninsula known for its strong currents and very windy conditions....mother nature dictated their outcome. From the western peninsula two solo swimmers were successful, Stephen Redmond from Ireland and Darren Miller from the USA. Also, a Japanese relay team had a successful crossing from the western peninsula. My slot is September 7 to the 14th. Since cell phone reception is poor in that location, the outcome of my swim will not be announced until we arrive back to our hotel and connect to Wi-Fi. My family will make the announcement regardless of the outcome. Crew member Yoko Aoshima and Pat Whitney will be a tremendous help during my swim. It is a great honor for me to have them as my crew. My swim will be dedicated to my young neighbor Sherri Kelley. She has shown great strength and determination in fighting her cancer. I will be thinking of Sherri and her husband Patrick and four young sons. I would like to thank my husband and children for being very supportive of my endeavors. Also, many thanks to Lake Region Imports (Westbrook) for their support. A special thank you to my co-workers for their words of encouragement. And, a special thank you to L.L.Bean for their quality swimsuit that I have worn for my English Channel, Strait of Gibraltar, and Catalina Channel swims....I'll be wearing it during my Tsugaru attempt. Mother Nature will predict the outcome of my swim. If I succeed, it will be a World Record for the oldest person to swim Tsugaru Strait at the age of 61. If Mother Nature is not on my side, I will proudly return home knowing that I did my very best.
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Hi Pat,
Great article about your amazing swimming feats in the paper this morning. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and proudly told Rachel "I know her!". I take great inspiration from what you are doing, and I know many many other people do, too. It's just incredible and I wish you all the best. Good luck on the Japan trip. I will be rooting for you stroke by stroke. I very much look forward to reading all about it when you've had the chance to get your breath back! Go go go!!!
Matt Parks
- September 3, 2012 at 6:31 PM
Good luck, Pat. I enjoy following your endeavors and wish you the very best of luck. Here's to Mother Nature cooperating with you!
CE mom
- September 4, 2012 at 6:53 AM
We will be thinking of you! Good luck. You are an inspiration.
- September 4, 2012 at 3:22 PM
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Mrs. Buniece Beal Bown was born in Superior, Nebr., May 19, 1889. She was educated in the Superior schools and grew to womanhood in this community. She was a graduate of a school in San Diego, Calif., having majored in domestic science and interior decorating. She taught school in the rural district near Superior, also Nelson, Nebr., and San Francisco, Calif.
She was married in 1912. While living in Twin Falls, Idaho she united with the Christian Church.
Her departure was sudden and unexpected on Monday, July 16.
Besides her Mother, Mrs. Cora Beal, she leaves two brothers, Mitchell and Wendell Beal both of Superior, Nebr. Her father preceded her in death several years ago.
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Huibert Vet (Huibert Arnoldus de Vet) was a Dutch comic artist and illustrator, born in Leiden. During World War II he falsified identity cards and after the War, he made comics and illustrations for Het Vrije Volk, De Groene Amsterdammer and the predecessor of the railway magazine Tussen de Rails. His comic strip 'De Dompeldorpers' was published in the local newspaper Leidsch Dagblad between May and September 1946.
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The Lithuanian city of Vilnius will install a giant monitor in town hall that will serve as a 'happiness barometer' to measure how people are feeling.
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Coach Stan Van Gundy and General Manager Otis Smith did not want the uncertainty about their futures with the Orlando Magic to drag on and on.
The doubts have ended, and the Magic have begun an overhaul of their basketball-operations department that may or may not help them retain superstar center Dwight Howard for the long-term.
The Magic on Monday announced that fired Van Gundy and that they and Smith agreed to part ways, ending Van Gundy's five-year tenure as head coach and Smith's six-year stint as GM.
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Starting at: $4.95The Acer XF is our latest generation of game-improvement irons to replace our ever-popular Acer XK line that was named Golf Digest's 2009 Best Value iron. More chiseled than its predecessor to garner more a dramatic appearance, we were able to push the center of gravity even deeper (1.4mm) and lower (0.2mm) for improved performance. Another way to put it is the XF stands for extra forgiveness. The non-glare topline has been beveled to provide a less chunky appear at address. The higher launching XF High Trajectory is designed for higher handicappers with a lower center of gravity design. Learn More
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Watch the 2018 FIFA World Cup live on ITV
ITV has unveiled its squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia along with its plans for covering the tournament - including a star-studded on-screen line-up of some of football's biggest names ahead of kick-off on June 14.
Joining presenter Mark Pougatch on the plane to Moscow to lend their experience and expertise to ITV's tournament coverage will be Gary Neville and regular pundits Ryan Giggs, Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Lee Dixon as well as England women's striker Eniola Aluko, former French international Patrice Evra, Celtic and Sweden legend Henrik Larsson, Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill, former Croatia and West Ham boss Slaven Bilic, and Euro 2016 final referee Mark Clattenburg.
ITV is looking forward to bringing viewers a veritable borscht of football with all the action, drama, colour and atmosphere from across Russia. Presenter Jacqui Oatley, reporters Gabriel Clarke and Seema Jaswal, commentators Clive Tyldesley, Sam Matterface, Jon Champion and Joe Speight as well as co-commentators Glenn Hoddle, Ally McCoist and Iain Dowie will also be on the ground and in the stadia throughout the tournament. FIFA World Cup live
The excitement has been building with the on-air launch of ITV's 60-second promotional trail, which encourages fans to 'forget the past' reflecting on the victory in 1966 and subsequent tournament failures which have both burdened with expectation and haunted the England team and fans for decades, and their preconceptions, and to focus on the potential for glory this time.
ITV will have a studio base overlooking St Basil's Cathedral in Red Square, Moscow to bring home to viewers the impact of the tournament in front of one of Russia's most iconic backdrops. The team will also criss-cross the vast expanse of the country to deliver build-up, live coverage and analysis of some games from in and around the stadia in the various host locations to give viewers a taste of the tournament.


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The Army Corps of Engineers plans to award a five-year, $9.9 million contract for professional services related to its real estate and facility planning.
The indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract will be set aside for small businesses.
The Army Corps wants master planning for real property management, master planning for Army Reserve project development, IT support for data management, conditional analysis evaluations. It's also seeking surveys on threatened and endangered species and coordination of required environmental restoration services.
The Corps wants services related to building information for construction planning and database management support.
These positions are in support of the United States Army Reserve Command, the Army Reserve Installation Management Directorate, and Army Reserve Division in their work on various military programs and Regional Support Commands within the United States and Puerto Rico.
The IDIQ's task orders usually will last as much as three years
The Army Corps issued the request for proposals April 29. Proposals are due by June 13.
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Your Daystar® Comfort Ride or Budget Boost leveling kit is covered by the following Lifetime Go Everywhere Limited Warranty provided exclusively by Daystar Products International, Inc., 841 South 71st Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85043 ("Daystar").
What is Covered? Real Life Use, Off Road & On: Subject to the terms, exclusions and limitations herein, Daystar® warrants to the initial retail purchaser that your Comfort Ride™ or Budget Boost™ leveling kit shall be free of defects in material and workmanship for so long as it is properly installed on a single vehicle owned by the initial retail Daystar® purchaser.
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Nelson City, a warm & hospitable holiday haven snuggled away in the northwest corner of New Zealand's South Island, offers tourists an enticing potpourri of breathtaking panorama, gourmet wine and food, boutique shopping, spectacular art, culture and adventure holiday activities including fishing, diving, kayaking, trekking, skydiving & paragliding.
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Trailways Hotel is a modern complex which provides complete 24 hour service. Comfortable accommodation, restaurant, bar, laundry and dry-cleaning service, ample off-street parking. Ideally situated in a quiet location on the banks of the Maitai River in the central city and business area, adjacent to Trafalgar Park.
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From Relationship Quirks to Design Trends: This Year's Hottest Topics
Here at Apartment Therapy we love a good conversation, especially dialogue about home and design issues and what happens when, well, life happens. Over the past year, we have covered a variety of hot topics — everything from being a good guest to design hipsterism to relationships in the home. Come see 2012's most talked-about posts about life at home — it's never too late to join in the discussion!
1. Design Hipsterism? Why Do We Stop Liking What's Popular?
2. What Do You Need to Live Like a Grown-Up?
3. How Not to Be a Hoarder
4. Avoiding the Avalanche of Baby "Must Haves"
5. 5 Things to Take Away from Any DIY Project Post (Even If You Don't Love It)
6. Know Thyself: Setting Realistic Decorating Expectations
7. How Do You Deal with Design Trends?
8. What Do You Covet Most From Other People's Homes?
9. What 'Must-Haves' Did You Let Go Of When Buying Your First Home?
10. Fighting the Feeling of "Should"
1. Who Makes Decorating Decisions in Your Home?
2. Would You Date Someone if You Really Dislike Their Style?
3. Autonomous and Committed: Living Apart Together
4. IKEA Meltdowns: Do They Happen To You?
5. How To Be the Guest That Gets Invited Back
6. The Joys and Drawbacks of Living Solo
7. How Friendly Are Your Neighbors? What Do You Do If It's "Not At All"?
8. Finding Friendship at Every Stage of Your Life
9. How Hot Do You Look At Home?
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The good people at Poler Camping Stuff are giving you the chance to win a Napsack each week for the month of December. Inspired by Things Organized Neatly, Poler wants to see what essentials you pack when hitting the road for an adventure, whether its for a day, week, or month. All you need to do is snap a photo of your stuff. Get creative with the layout, get specific with the stuff, and get your photos to email@example.com. Check out the example photos from previous winners and Online Editor Laura Austin's road trip essentials. Including Poler stuff in the photo is not necessary, but encouraged…Keep them PG.
Poler will feature submitted images on their blog, and will select one winning photo each week. Each winner will receive a Poler Napsack, a hooded sleeping bag with zippered arm holes and a cinched bottom. Perfect for summer trips, couch surfing, music festivals, jumping into after snowboarding, surfing, or an other activity that brings tour core temp down.
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Cisco Has Enough Of TiVo Patent Claims, Files To Invalidate TiVo Patents
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TiVo found the process so enjoyable that it apparently started thinking about a second career as a patent troll -- and has already sued Verizon and Motorola. Not surprisingly, it's been pushing some others to license some patents... and at least one large player has had enough. Cisco, owners of Scientific Atlanta, a maker of settop boxes and DVRs, has filed a lawsuit seeking to invalidate four TiVo patents -- or, if the patents are found valid, a declaratory judgment that it does not infringe.
Of course, by filing first, Cisco was also able to file the case in San Jose, rather than letting TiVo try to get the case into Texas (despite the fact that both Cisco and Tivo are located not far from each other in Northern California). As far as I know, TiVo has not purchased a bull in San Jose.


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Trainers Strictly Monitor Heat During Fall Practicesby Howard W. Hewitt • August 15, 2007 Share:
The return to fall classes and campus means a lot of things to Wabash students. For Little Giant student-athletes, taking care of themselves in the heat is a big issue.
Summer temperatures are a big concern all over the country but especially in Indiana where recent cases of heat stroke and even a death at Clinton Central High School a few years ago brought focus to the dangers.
Wabash's athletic trainers have a fluid replacement protocol that's issues to all coaches. Trainers provide water, monitor the weather and athletes, take head index readings, and maintain communication with the coaches about the conditions. Coaches are responsible to also monitor the weather and athletes and to modify activity if necessary.
"We will check the air and humidity levels before, during, and at the end of each practice to see if practice should be changed in any way," Head Athletic Trainer Mark Colston said. "Changes can be as simple as more water breaks to changing practice times. We try to educate the athlete to come to us when they are feeling bad and to take frequent water breaks."
Every athlete must also take responsibility for their health as part of the protocol. Athletes are expected to weigh themselves before and after practice, consume 16 oz. of fluid two hours before a game or practice, drink every 15-20 minutes during activity, and to avoid carbonated drinks and caffeinated beverages.
Emergency procedures are also spelled out in the protocol should the need arise.
"You can only push the body so far before it breaks," Colston said. "Educating the athlete and making sure the athlete informs the medical staff if they're not feeling well is the most important factor. The earlier the problem is addressed, the shorter the recovery time."


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Make a fashion statement with Pop Tab Jewelry. Just lace and wear to create earrings, bracelets and necklaces with assorted colored pop tabs. Lace the tabs through patterned ribbons or colorful satin cords to make necklaces and bracelets. Attach to earring hooks to make earrings and add beads. pre-cut shapes and easy to follow instructions included.


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Islay, "Queen of the Hebrides" is a large island in the Inner Hebrides.
Despite the spelling of the name, Islay is pronounced 'Eye-la' (identical to that of the female name Isla). Locals are offended when they hear the name pronounced as it is spelled.
Everybody speaks English. Around 30% of the population speak Gaelic as their native language.
Getting there
The Islay has two ferry ports, Port Ellen and Port Askaig. The ferry journey is a 2 hour 20 mins trip from the mainland and leaves from Kennacraig, near Tarbert (Loch Fyne), on the Mull of Kintyre. Caledonian MacBrayne operate the ferries and Citylink coaches from Glasgow and Campbeltown connect with some ferries at Kennacraig. There are two or more trips per day, with more ferries going to Port Ellen than Port Askaig.
CalMac also operate ferries from Oban and Colonsay to Port Askaig on Wednesdays between March and October.
British Airways also runs two return flights per day between Glasgow International Airport and Islay Airport.
Get around
Islay Coaches runs buses which serve the main towns and villages.
Hitchhiking is easy and relatively safe on Islay.
Bicycle hire is available in Bowmore (next to the Post Office) and two companies on the island offer car hire - Islay Car Hire and MacKenzies
Remember to wave to other road users, whether it be vehicle drivers, cyclists, or pedestrians.
The cafe at Ardbeg distillery is wonderfully rustic with some great menu choices including good soups and home baking.
There is a good Indian restaurant in the centre of Bowmore.
Port Ellen has limited options in the evening - the White Hart serves bar meals and there is an Indian restaurant in the main street. The Machrie Golf Club, approx 3 miles away (near the airport) is a better option.
An Taigh Osda in Bruichladdich offers fine dining but its small dining room (it also has B&B) means that booking is essential at weekends and during the summer months.
The Port Charlotte Hotel does good bar meals and often has live music. The Port Mor Centre, on the road out of Port Charlotte towards Portnahaven, serves lunches and snacks, with a family-friendly play area outside.
The Ballygrant Inn does good home baking and evening meals.
The Port Askaig Hotel is a pleasant pub which does average bar meals.
With its eight distilleries - Bunnahabhain, Bruichladdich, Bowmore, Caol Ila, Ardbeg, Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Kilchoman - it is easy to see why Islay is probably most famous for its whisky.
The Port Charlotte Hotel is a lively venue which does meals and often has live traditional music on Wednesday and Sunday evenings from 8:30pm onwards. There is a beer garden at the back. Even if you are not a whisky drinker, ask to see their whisky menu - a remarkable list of different bottlings from the island's distilleries. If you want to try - beware, as some of the rarer ones are as much as £50 a dram!
In Port Ellen, the White Hart Hotel has a bar and pool table - you can also take your drinks outside to the grassy area across the road.
The Islay Ale Brewery opened in 2004.
The Port Askaig Hotel is one of the island's oldest inns and has picnic tables at the front.
An Tigh Seinnse, 11 Queen Street, Portnahaven PA47 7SJ, ☎ An Tigh Seinnse. Cosy bar and restaurant serving local food. Child (and pet!) friendly, outdoor seating.
Stay safe
Islay is a pretty safe place and any crime here is likely to be big news.
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Get out
The Isle of Jura is a five minute ferry journey from Port Askaig. Note that the ferry terminal on Jura is 8 miles from the main village and that public transport only meets certain ferries.
CalMac ferries run to the Isle of Colonsay on a Wednesday (summer only) and this is an enjoyable day trip.


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Did No One At eMusic Think About PR Impact Of Raising Prices At The Same Time Sony Signed?
from the braindead-PR dept
The complaints hit on a number of points, but the two big ones (obviously) are the price increase and the fact that many people signed up with eMusic because of its indie music focus, and related to that: their dislike of major record labels. What's stunning is that eMusic couldn't foresee what a negative reaction this would bring. The company has raised prices in the past, which also created some level of anger -- but people had to know that announcing both the Sony deal and the price raise at the same time, was going to be a PR nightmare. What I can't understand is why they didn't separate out the announcements. They may have felt it was a "pulling the bandaid off quickly" sort of moment, where they could take flak for both announcements at the same time, but they didn't seem to consider the fact that the two issues are completely linked in users' minds. It's not "eMusic had to raise prices" and "eMusic added Sony music." It's become: "eMusic had to raise prices to get Sony Music's catalog into the system."
That makes both eMusic and Sony Music look dreadful -- because here's a major record label, whose music many eMusic subscribers didn't want in the first place, now being seen as having made life worse (and more expensive) for everyone. By connecting the two issues, it seems like both eMusic and Sony Music are getting hit a lot harder than if the announcements had been separated.


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Abbott Laboratories
November 20, 2003
Mr. Jonathan G. Katz
RE: File No. S7-19-03
Dear Mr. Katz:
I am the Chairman and CEO of Abbott Laboratories, an Illinois corporation with $20 billion in annual revenues and more than 15,000 employees worldwide. I appreciate this opportunity to provide comments on the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") proposal to require companies to include shareholder nominees for director in company proxy materials under certain circumstances.
We strongly supported the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and we appreciate the SEC's efforts to implement the Act. We also support the proposed New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ corporate governance listing standards, which we believe will foster sound corporate governance and responsiveness and will encourage more transparent business practices. We agree with Congress, the SEC and the securities markets that corporate boards and management must hold themselves to the highest standards of corporate governance.
However, we believe that complicating the director election process by requiring companies to include shareholder nominees in their proxy materials is not good corporate governance and, in fact, will enhance special interest groups' access to boardrooms. Furthermore, the proposed rules go far beyond the SEC's stated intent of targeting a small number of unresponsive companies and will impact many U.S. public companies - regardless of their corporate governance practices or their responsiveness to shareholders.
If the inclusion of shareholder nominees in company proxy materials is to be required, we agree with the SEC that it only should be triggered by objective criteria indicating that shareholders have not had adequate access to an effective proxy process. We are concerned, however, that the proposed rules run counter to this goal. In particular, the trigger based on a majority-vote shareholder proposal to activate access would apply to any company, not merely those companies that have failed to respond to shareholder concerns. Moreover, the trigger based on a director's receipt of more than 35 percent of "withhold" votes, while more appropriate than the first trigger, would not give the board and its nominating committee an opportunity to respond to shareholder concerns about a director before the company's proxy process is deemed ineffective. The possible third trigger, a company's failure to implement a majority-vote shareholder proposal (other than a proposal to activate access) does not demonstrate the ineffectiveness of the proxy process. Finally, the proposed thresholds for shareholders to submit a proposal to activate access and to nominate directors are too low to justify the cost and substantial disruption of the proxy contests that would result. Further, this will open our boards to activist mischief and disruption that is clearly not the intent.
We believe the SEC should allow the corporate governance reforms adopted by Congress, the SEC and the securities markets to be fully implemented before proceeding with additional regulation. With the increased independence of boards of directors, the strengthened role and independence of nominating committees and the enhancement of shareholder-director communications, we believe that the issues that led to calls for shareholder access will be addressed. If the SEC nevertheless concludes that changes in the director election process are necessary, then we believe it is necessary to substantially revise the proposed rules to better target them to non-responsive companies.
Thank you for considering these concerns about the proposed rules. If you would like to discuss these comments or any other issue, please do not hesitate to contact me at (847) 937-3417.


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