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Local MP, Caroline Dinenage, has today presented 33 of the schools in her constituency with a share of the £10,000 prize she won in Parliament. All 37 schools in the Gosport constituency were invited to attend the presentation with only 4 choosing not to take part. As a result all the schools who attended will receive £303.00.
The Gosport MP attended an event in Parliament to learn more about Digital Currency where she entered a prize draw for the winning Member of Parliament to donate to local schools.
Previous winners of the annual event have arranged a competition among local schools and given the money to the winners. However, Caroline has decided instead to share the good fortune by dividing the £10,000 amongst the schools that attended a presentation ceremony today at Brune Park.
Commenting Caroline said: "Every time I visit a school, the pupils and the staff are always excited with a project they are working on but could always do with a little bit extra money to help make these a success. By sharing it equally everyone is a winner!"
Mahir Magudia, Managing Director of the Digital Currency Foundation which awarded the prize, said: "We support education projects all over the world and we are delighted to be in Gosport to support local schools. We are passionate about education, improving access, and we can't wait to see how the schools use the money."
Paul Lane, Chair of the GFM Education Trust also said: "The GFM Education Trust is really pleased to be able to host this event at Brune Park and we are very appreciative of the contributions being made. They allow us to continue supporting children academically and socially, both within the trust and the local community."


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Garden & Nursery OPEN 10-5. Special Presentations at 10am and 2pm. $2 DONATION. Our Garden becomes a colorful classroom as you learn how to attract birds, bees, and butterflies to yours! Various local specialists & enthusiasts will be on hand to help you create your own haven for these important winged friends. 'Become one' with the visiting Monarchs, Swallowtails and hummingbirds as you enjoy our BUTTERFLY GARDEN in full bloom! The Nursery will be loaded with plants for you to take home & create your own butterfly/bird/bee haven.

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It is for use Kontakt scripts to send MIDI data to other plugins
First, is it possible ?
Not supported yet. You can record the MIDI output of a plugin, but you cannot stream MIDI output from a plugin to the MIDI input of another plugin.
thank you for your answer
is it possible now with v3.2.4, two years later?
it's real pity that Podium does not support streaming MIDI from one VST plugin to another, because that's a standard feature in most todays DAWs.
I agree it's one of the major features that Podium is lacking. Eventually I'll get there. No estimate yet, sorry.
sorry to bring this old thread back to life.
i tried routing the MIDI output of Scaler to the MIDI input of another VST instrument, but unsuccessfully.
has this feature been implemented yet?
and if yes, any tips/pointers that could help?
if not, i gather it would probably be possible to do it with virtual MIDI cables…
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I'm not very good at fighting games, hell I tend to lose practically every fighting game to everyone. In saying that, I still tend to enjoy the games as a measure of just having fun and being stupid. If you've been following our content for a while you would be aware that Tekken is my preferred fighting game, though this is mainly due to the fact that I have very fond memories of playing Tekken 3 with my brother growing up. SoulCalibur is a fighting series that I've never really played much. I gave the fifth entry a go on the Xbox 360 and enjoyed it, but that was also mainly due to me being stupid in the character creator (an easy way to get me to play a game for an extended amount of time). In saying that, I'm willing to give most things a go and I was given the opportunity to try out SoulCalibur VI ahead of its release on the October 19th, so I decided to strap on my button mashing pants and have at it!
To kick things off, I was allowed to create my own character before starting the mission mode. So naturally, I made a character with bizarre proportions and the voice of a demon, because in a world where every character has a serious design and voice, there needs to be one to take off the edge. After spending a decent chunk of my time creating my character, I set out on my adventure. Without spoiling too much, the story revolves around your character being a person who wields power at an above-average level and you are tasked with interacting with some phenomena known as astral fissures. These are basically pools of immense energy and the very presence of these causes monsters to spawn and prowl the surrounding areas. If a being like yourself (one who possesses incredible power) approaches an astral fissure, a fighter to defend the fissure will emerge and if the powerful being defeats this newly discovered fighter, then they may interact with the astral fissure (if you know what I mean).
It's unknown how many astral fissures there are in the world but it very quickly becomes apparent that you are not the only one who seeks to claim the power that these astral fissures hold. After a few missions, the game opens up with a choice system. You can make either good or bad choices and there will be some missions that become available as a result of your character's moral alignment. I didn't make it far enough for the second part of this mechanic to come into play, but the introduction gave me some idea of how it will work. It's actually pretty cool that they'd add an extra layer to the mission mode because it's so easy for developers to just tack on a half-baked mode and then bat the dust off of their clothes as if they'd come up with something entirely new and never-before-seen.
Whilst there is this mission mode, it did seem like there was some other form of story mode, though I didn't manage to give that a go, regrettably.
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In terms of gameplay and visuals, there isn't a huge amount of difference from the last SoulCalibur title, however, a new addition is the Reversal Edge system. This mechanic is (more or less) a guard stance which you can enter for a brief period of time and if an opponent hits you during this stance you begin to make a counterattack. Once the counterattack has begun the players enter slow-motion and the outcome is very dependent on what moves both players decide to use. It is entirely possible to avoid or defend against an opponent's counterattack and I'd imagine that more skilled players would be able to do this consistently. If you aren't hit during your Reversal Edge, you'll still do the slow-mo attack however it won't be a counter (it's really good for trying to bait an opponent, forcing them to be vulnerable). It took a little while for me to get the hang of this, especially seeing as different weapons/movesets have different timings, but as someone who loves the whole parrying/counterattack system in most games, this is a welcome addition.
Not every character was available for play. I'm not sure whether this is because the build that I played had some characters locked or I needed to complete more missions to unlock more, however, the most important character (Yoshimitsu) was already unlocked so I wasn't too upset by this. I did manage to face off against the big-ticket character for this SoulCalibur game, though, through the game's arcade mode. Geralt of Rivia (the bloke from The Witcher series) was a pretty cool character to fight. Unfortunately, I was only able to fight him just the once but his moveset did seem pretty interesting. I'd be very keen to use him once the game releases, though I doubt he'd become my new main.
In terms of visuals and performance, developer Project Soul has really utilised the strengths of Unreal Engine 4. While it's not the prettiest game on the market, it still boasts some really nice visuals aided by solid art direction and a rock solid framerate. I'm not exactly sure what the framerate/frame target is but from what I played it appeared to be a solid 60 frames per second which would make sense as a lot of fighting games try to adopt a stable 60 fps to allow for a decent level of responsiveness and player awareness due to the competitive nature of these games.
While I can't give any final thoughts on SoulCalibur VI, what I've played really has me interested in getting my hands on the final product come October 19th. I'm not sure what the rest of the game has to offer, but if it stays in line with what I did play, I can imagine it being a great entry into Bandai Namco's illustrious fighting series (outside of Tekken).


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A Fashion-forward Web Fix for Intermix
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In the fast-paced, competitive world of women's retail, establishing a relationship with your customers is essential if you want to thrive. Nowadays, this means offering a multichannel experience, including a user-friendly Web site that supports your brand—a fact not lost on New York City-based women's retailer Intermix. With more boutique retailers optimizing their multichannel efforts, and even the larger department stores such as Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue entering the online space, Intermix knew it, too, had to take the plunge and launch its own Web retail site.
Unfortunately, Intermix's first foray into online retail merely tested the multichannel waters, and did not entirely meet customers' demands. Launched in 2004, the site simply featured a number of products per Web page, but did not deliver the customer-focused environment Intermix was known for at its brick-and-mortar stores. "The basic components for customer service were not there," says Don McNichol, Intermix's director of e-commerce. "We weren't very good at fulfillment, we weren't very good at answering customer questions about their offers, anything to do with product merchandise that they didn't see or wanted—all those things that build a relationship with a customer." The site also failed to offer customers a real understanding of the brand as a source for fashion-forward apparel they could mix and match to create a look that was up-to-the-minute, whether they were in Manhattan or the Midwest.
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IBSF Para-Sport World Championships 2017 in St. Moritz: Arturs Klots from Latvia wins gold
St. Moritz (RWH) Arturs Klots from Latvia is the World Champion 2017 in Para-Monobob. At the IBSF Para-Sport World Championships in St. Moritz (SUI) the 25 years old monobob pilot, who also won this years European Championships, had a lead of 1.43 seconds ahead of Lonnie Bissonnette from Canada with the silver medal. Behind Bissonnette, who won the title at the inaugural IBSF Para-Sport World Championships 2016, Briton Corie Mapp (1.77 seconds back) won World Championships bronze. Jason Sturm from USA, the 2015 Overall World Cup Champion, missed out from the medals by 0,07 seconds, finishing fourth.
16 athletes from eleven nations took part at the 2017 IBSF Para-Monobob World Championships, including two female athletes (Annija Krumina from Latvia (rank 11) and Dawn Macomber (USA, rank 15).
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Warped Tour Top 10 – Relient K at the Comcast Center in Mansfield, MA
August 11, 2011 by TWRY Staff
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Relient K's latest release, The Bird & the Bee Sides, is pretty much as good as it gets for a fan of the band and music fans in general. It's called an EP but houses 26 songs, sounds like they're setting the bar for other bands up there to step up to the plate! Offering up rarities, acoustic versions and new songs all on one disc, there's a little something for everyone and then some. Giving music fans a taste of Relient K's future while still holding on to the past seems to be the encompassing theme of the disc. Relient K fans are a passionate bunch and this EP is sure to keep them satisfied.
Fresh off or Warped Tour Relient K is currently out on the Uncle Fest Tour with Ludo and This Providence sharing the stage with them. If you've always wondered what Thiessen would look like as a vampire, here's your chance to find out.
TWRY Staffer Lexi caught up with guitarist Matt Hoopes and bassist John Warne earlier this year at Warped tour to discuss the finer things in life – Harry Weinhards root beer and other guilty pleasures.
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Relient K's latest album Five Score And Seven Years Ago marked a new era for them. It was their first album recorded as an official quintet (Matthew Thiessen on lead vocals, guitar and piano, Matthew Hoopes on guitar and vox, John Warne on bass and vox, Jonathan Schneck on guitar, vox, banjo and various bells and whistles, and David Douglas on drums and vox) and it also marked their first album away from producer Mark Townsend. The band worked with famed producer Howard Benson for the first time on this release, Benson best known for his work with My Chemical Romance and The All-American Rejects.
The result would be an album that takes on the world with it's amazing harmonies, their signature clever lyrics, and a vast array of songs that take you on a whirlwind of emotions. The band incorporated a lot of new instruments and ideas into this album and the result is nothing less than amazing from the a capella induced craziness of the opening track Plead The Fifth to the haunting eleven minute epic ending titled Deathbed that was enough to leave even the strongest of men in a wake of tears. I think Matt described it best when he compared the new album to Laffy Taffy: ""It's the same flavor but we try to stretch it a little bit. It's still melodic, it's still rock 'n' roll, there are still a lot of dynamics. But at the same time, we're trying to write a bit differently, lyrically." How can you beat Laffy Taffy!
Relient K is currently out on tour in support of their new album with Mae and Sherwood. Look for them to hit Europe soon!
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Lippert Components leases cell tower space to bilingual radio station WLEG
Elkhart, Ind. — Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI®) has agreed to lease cell tower space to local nonprofit radio station, Radio Horizonte-La Voz de Goshen. Under the terms of the lease agreement, WLEG will pay LCI $1 per year to lease space on an LCI-owned cell tower located on the grounds of LCI Plant 45 in Goshen, Indiana.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in June to celebrate the radio station's first broadcast, which went live immediately following the ceremony. Goshen city officials joined station organizers for the ribbon-cutting to recognize the station's efforts.
Manuel Cortez of LCI Plant 45 is president of WLEG, which stands for Latino Education Goshen, and has been a major organizer of the nonprofit station whose goal is to help promote the importance of higher education among the Spanish-speaking community in Goshen.
The station's cell tower equipment, a FM low power antenna, was installed in April 2016. With the additional equipment, the station hopes to reach listeners in the Fort Wayne, Elkhart, Bristol, Bremen, and Shipshewana, Indiana markets. Before installation of the additional FM antenna, WLEG's reach was limited to Ligonier, Indiana and a smaller area of Goshen.
WLEG's mission and purpose is to engage and bridge culture diversity in the community. The pro-education platform promotes good citizenship to the youth of the community and wants to help local talent to be recognized with air time. The station is currently run by a ten-person team of volunteers.
"I was impressed with their passion and mission to serve the Latino community ;to bridge the gap between their culture and others and highlight education, service, strong core values, and being a model of what true servant leadership should be," stated Steve Jenkins, LCI's Vice President of Operations.
WLEG can be found at 96.5 FM until they begin using the new antenna, at which point the station can be heard on 104.3 FM.
About LCI Industries ®
From over 90 manufacturing and distribution facilities located throughout North America and Europe, LCI Industries, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, LCI, supplies, domestically and internationally, a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading OEMs in the recreation and transportation product markets, consisting primarily of recreational vehicles and adjacent industries, including buses; trailers used to haul boats, livestock, equipment, and other cargo; trucks; boats; trains; manufactured homes; and modular housing. The Company also supplies engineered components to the related aftermarkets of these industries primarily by selling to retail dealers, wholesale distributors, and service centers. LCI's products include steel chassis and related components; axles and suspension solutions; slide-out mechanisms and solutions; thermoformed bath, kitchen, and other products; vinyl, aluminum, and frameless windows; manual, electric, and hydraulic stabilizer and leveling systems; entry, luggage, patio, and ramp doors; furniture and mattresses; electric and manual entry steps; awnings and awning accessories; towing products; truck accessories; electronic components; and other accessories. Additional information about LCI and its products can be found at LCI1.com.
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Looking for ways to market your business to attract and retain customers? Business owners should carefully plan their marketing strategies.
Existing Business: Resources
Marketing Your Small Business
Sample Marketing Plans
A marketing plan is a document that outlines the situation or business environment that the business is currently operating within and then lays out the objectives, strategy, and programs to accomplish the objectives going forward. Want to grow sales? Increase your market presence? A marketing plan can help you get there.
Here is a simple outline for the steps to writing a marketing plan.
- What's the situation, the external environment?
- What is the mission of your organization? Who is the customer, the target market and how will the organization solve their needs?
- What are the objectives that need to be accomplished?
- What is the organization's strategy?
- What are the marketing programs, the tactics, which the plan will execute? Consider all of the 4 Ps in creating the plan: product, promotion, price and place (channel of distribution).
- Create a calendar of initiatives over time with a budget and expected results. The calendar could be drafted using a spreadsheet and organized monthly and weekly for the year under consideration
Need an example? Mplans.com contains the largest single collection of free sample marketing plans online. Visit their site.
Need more personalized help? Meet with an advisor.
Digital and Social Media Marketing
There are so many ways to use the internet to market your business. Finding the proper channel to reach your customers is important. Inc. put together a great Business Owner's Social Media Toolkit.
Other helpful sites for getting started with e-marketing and social media include HubSpot and Social Media Examiner.
Check out an in-person Social Media Breakfast in Portland and Waterville.
Exporting & International Trade
Looking for new markets to sell your products or services? Considering exporting? Register on Export.gov and take their free readiness self-assessment.
SBA Export Resources: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has a wealth of resources available for small businesses considering exporting. Visit their site for more info.
Maine International Trade Center: The Maine International Trade Center (MITC) is Maine's leading source for international business assistance. They offer customized counseling, trade missions, and resources to help Maine small businesses explore international trade. Visit their site for more info.
Selling to the Government
Do you want to sell your products to the government? Your business must be:
- Experienced
- Financially sound
- Ready and willing to perform
- Computer/internet capable
- You must have resources, time, patience and tenacity
Check out this handy Introduction to Government Contracting presentation.
Think you are ready? The Maine Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is the place to start. PTAC helps Maine businesses who are interested in selling their products and services to federal, state or local government agencies. Visit their site for more info.
Other Programs/Associations
Local Chambers – Your local chamber can be a great marketing resource. Chambers throughout Maine provide opportunities for Maine businesses for promotion, visibility, and networking. Many chambers offer great training programs and events as well. Find out more information about the Chamber of Commerce in your area.
Maine Products Marketing Program (MaineMade) – The Maine Products Marketing Program (MPMP), a program of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, builds recognition for hundreds of exceptional Maine made products, their producers, and Maine's industries in general. MPMP is open to all qualified Maine producers. A selection process is in place to ensure that high quality, Maine products from reliable producers are part of the program. Visit their site for more details.
Trade Associations in Maine:
Environment & Energy Technology Council of Maine – www.e2tech.org
Maine Aquaculture Association – www.maineaquaculture.com/
Maine BioScience – www.mainebioscience.org
Maine Brewers' Guild – www.mainebrewersguild.org
Maine Built Boats – www.mainebuiltboats.org
Maine Campground Owners Association – www.campmaine.com
Maine Crafts Guild – www.mainecraftsguild.com
Maine Forest Products Council – www.maineforest.org
Maine Grocers & Food Producers Association – www.mgfpa.org
Maine Innkeepers Association – www.maineinns.com
Maine Maple Producers Association – www.mainemapleproducers.com
Maine Marine Trades Association – http://mainemarinetrades.com/
Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association – www.mofga.org
Maine Potato Board – www.mainepotatoes.com
Maine Pulp and Paper Association – www.pulpandpaper.org
Maine Restaurant Association – www.mainerestaurant.com
Maine Tourism Association – www.mainetourism.com
Maine Wood Products Association – www.mwpa.org/
Manufacturers Association of Maine – www.mainemfg.com
Retail Association of Maine – www.retailmaine.org
United Maine Craftsmen – www.unitedmainecraftsmen.com
Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine – http://wildblueberries.maine.edu/


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Advantech-DLoG's Industrial Newest Logistics Terminal
Comes with IGEL Linux Thin Client
IGEL Technology has partnered up with Advantech-DLoG, (a pioneer in designing and manufacturing industrial personal computers as well as in-vehicle terminal products) on their latest innovative tech, which is known as DLT-V72, the latest generation of vehicle terminal series. The company's primary focus on developing highly durable industrial PCs was to provide industries with multifunctional and rugged suitability for a plethora of logistics applications.
The industrial PCs will now come with the IGEL Linux OS. And the collaboration between the two tech companies have resulted in a positive outcome—the PCs can now be managed via remote access points more conveniently and faster than before. This was done through installing the UMS (Universal Management Suite) software. The software also comes with free IGEL applications and solutions as well as dovetail, which can be seamlessly integrated into all IT infrastructures.
Another benefit of this creative partnership is straightforward integration and implementation of Advantech-DLoG WLAN drivers in Linux's operating system and firmware. This guarantees streamlined roaming between numerous access points given on a WLAN without encountering any complications pertaining to signal dropouts.
With the advanced DLT-V72, both companies are working to present a highly efficient design amalgamation of software and hardware as a perfect one-stop-solution. The DLT-V72 advanced series is next in line to succeed the company's highly successful MTC-6 model series, which IGEL and DLoG used to form their technological partnership more than four years ago.
This newer line of in-vehicle terminals are designed to withstand extreme temperatures and weather conditions and are built durably to also not to be affected by other elements such as dust, grime, hard knocks, falls and vibrations. What this does is considerably reduce the need for any sort of maintenance and/or repairs, guaranteeing consistent and continuous usage.
Apart from the device's powerfully enhanced processor technology and comprehensive configuration alternatives, the DLT-V72 generation of in-vehicle terminals has a plethora of wireless innovations as well as interfaces. The devices are available in both 10" and 12" models, and can be simply and efficiently mounted on any logistics vehicle with the use of brackets.
Reduced Maintenance and Management Expenses due to Centralized Management
IGEL's Linux OS integration enables streamlined access to a centrally managed IT infrastructure, which is duly provisioned through the incorporation of Citrix XenApp/Xen Desktop, VMware Horizon, Microsoft Remote Desktop Services and plenty of other software.
Moreover, commonly used web browsers can provide the integration required to connect the interface with cloud services. And as a direct outcome of that, the DLT-V72 series from Advantech – DLoG can simply be executed as a universal client, which is also perfect for hybrid environments.
Integrating the use of IGEL UMS management software allows users to manage and control a host of setting through vehicle terminals via remote access. The in-vehicle terminals can also be controlled in categorically placed profiles. This efficient features enables settings to be conveniently predefined, which means you will be able to assign them faster, through just a couple of clicks of the mouse.


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- Goals: set distance or duration goals, or even both at the same time. Set calorie goal, and the SportyPal PRO app will make estimation on the distance you'll need to cross or time you'll need to spend on the track based on your previous workouts.
- Tracks: create track of your favorite route and share it with the community. Compete with friends or other users and take the first place on the leader board. Browse tracks in your area, leave your "comfort" zone and step into a new adventure.
- Synchronization: keep the app and web site synchronized. Automatically update of your plan and ability to sync tracks.
- Configurable voice notifications: you want to hear every possible stat? Or maybe just one? Very often or once 30 minutes? Configure your voice notifications as you like.
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The role of health diplomacy in the political process of integration in Latin America and the Caribbean was the subject of a paper by Fiocruz researchers Paulo Buss and Sebatián Tobar, published on the April issue of the Oxford Research Encyclopedia on Global Public Health.
"While originally a mechanism for political and economic integration, health is now an important component of all the integration processes, with growing social, political, and economic importance in each country and in the region, currently integrating the most important regional and global negotiations", the paper states.
The authors explore the creation history of regional blocs in Latin America, such as Unasur, Mercosur, Caricom, the Andean Community and Celac, and how actions related to health diplomacy played a fundamental role in this integration process. Actions such as joint protection against epidemics, endemics and noncommunicable diseases, coordination of border health care and joint action on the international scene (particularly in multilateral forums of the UN system) are highlighted in this process.
The publication of the article reinforces the Foundation's prestige in global health and health diplomacy, developed by Fiocruz Global Health Center (CRIS), of which Buss is the coordinator.


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When traveling to the Village at Mammoth there are a few notable locations to keep in mind in regards to parking. Guests or Owners of the Village Lodge will receive keys upon check-in, the keys would allow a guest to park underground throughout the duration of their stay. The underground is also not sold separately and can't be purchased additionally. If the room is not quite ready, the guest would then be able to acquire a general access key, either after the pre-check-in process or at 4:00pm, which is the guaranteed check-in time.
Outside of being a Village Lodge guest, there are also various locations where parking is available at a cost or is free for a limited time. Surrounding the Village at Mammoth there are timed parking spots across the street from The Westin Monache Resort on Canyon Boulevard, as well as on either side of Minaret Road. The parking on the side of the street next to the Village at Mammoth, those spots are only 30 Minute parking spaces as well as no overnight parking in those locations from 10:00pm to 6:00am.
There is also a parking lot across the street on the Minaret Road side of the Village at Mammoth. This specific parking area is a paid parking lot, where you can pay from an hour to whole days at a time. Prices may vary between holidays and events. Traditionally, $2.50 for 2 hours, $5.00 for 4 hours, $10.00 for the evening until 2:00am, $20.00 for overnight until 8:00am, $35.00 for 24 hours, $65.00 for 48 hours, $90.00 for 90 hours. Also, on the street side of the Minaret Road parking area, there is 2 hour parking with available parking from 6:00am to 2:00am.
For more information about the Resort please contact the Village Lodge Front Desk 760-934-1982 and for more information about events please go to our events page.
The Village Map
4 – Alpine Approach
7 – Busy Beez' General Store
18 – CHATO Boutique
16 – Elevatione By Salvador Dali
5 – First Street Leather
14 – Hatley
28 – Mammoth Child Care
31 – Mammoth Sports at Mountain Center
23 – Mammoth Sports in The Village
13 – Mammoth Village Properties
30 – McCoy Sports
12 – Mammoth Shirt Company
17 – Simply Massage Body Boutique
8 – Surefoot
6 – Trendz
29 – Village Neighborhood Co.
10 – 53 Kitchen and Cocktails
3 – Bear Creek Pizza
11 – Campo Mammoth
26 – Gomez Restaurant & Tequileria
15 – Hugs Ice Cream
20 – Lakanuki Tiki Bar
2 – Old New York Deli & Bagel Co.
9 – The Pita Pit
24 – Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
25 – Shelter Distilling
27 – Side Door Café & Wine Bar
21 – Smokeyard BBQ & Chop Shop
19 – Starbucks Coffee
1 – Sushi Rei
32 – Whitebark Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
The weather conditions in Mammoth Lakes can change quickly. The Village at Mammoth sits at 8,050 ft., always be prepared for change of weather no matter the season. Check current weather conditions and forecasts so you can be prepared.
In general the weather conditions, from April to September have average temperatures with lows in the 40's to highs in the 70's and 80's. From October to March, temperatures range with lows in the teens to highs in the 40's.
The Mammoth Mountain Ski Area averages 400 inches of snowfall annually.
CLICK HERE for current weather conditions for Mammoth Lakes, CA.
Getting Here
Tucked away in the Eastern Sierra, Mammoth Lakes is surprisingly accessible. With plenty of options for travel to Mammoth Lakes the easy trek can also be extremely affordable. Choosing to fly into Mammoth Yosemite Airport, located just 12 minutes from town, or choosing to drive via the scenic Hwy. 395, you'll on your way to gorgeous mountain faster than you might expect either way.
Flying to Mammoth Lakes is a breeze. With the Mammoth Yosemite Airport just 12 minutes from town, flying to Mammoth Lakes is the fastest and most convenient way to escape to the mountains. Connect from cities across the U.S. and internationally or fly non-stop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Mammoth Lakes (MMH) year-round and seasonally from Denver (DEN) and other California airports.
Driving to Mammoth Lakes is rewarding in the views but also can be seen as tedious. Located in the heart of the breathtaking Sierra Nevada Mountains, Mammoth Lakes is easy to access by car from anywhere in California or even Nevada. Road tripping to Mammoth Lakes is an experience in itself. From Southern California, you'll pass by iconic natural wonders, including Mt. Whitney, the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest and Death Valley. Traveling from the north, be sure to stop by Bodie State Historic Park or the other-worldly Mono Lake. No matter where you're driving from, once you hit the scenic Hwy. 395 you'll instantly feel like "the mountains are calling" as towering Eastern Sierra peaks dominate the horizon.
Commercial Leasing
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About Us
With an array of enticing and unique restaurants, The Village at Mammoth is the perfect place to dine, entertain and relax. Options are endless and whether you are seeking something simple and casual or a more elegant experience with gourmet fare, this high mountain paradise has it all in a beautiful setting infused with fresh alpine air.
The Village at Mammoth opened in the spring of 2003. The second phase commenced with the grand opening of the Westin Monache in the fall of 2007.
Both The Village and the Westin Monache offer studio, one bedroom, two bedroom, and three bedroom condominium units for nightly rental. Year-round heated swimming pools are available for lodging guests.
The Village boasts diverse food and beverage establishments, as well as an array of different retailers for your dining and shopping enjoyment. Food and beverage offerings range from simple and sweet to sophisticated. Retailers offer a variety of items from children's apparel to men and women's resort wear, and more!
In addition to hosting Mammoth's finest dining and shopping, the gondola runs in and out of The Village during the ski season, picking up visitors and skiers and taking them up to Canyon Lodge. During the summer months The Village is Mammoth's premier event destination. We offer weekly movies, concerts, and a variety of activities!


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The wait for Jean-Gabriel Pageau may not be long.
As the Ottawa Senators wrapped up their skate at Canadian Tire Centre on Sunday, head coach Guy Boucher and Pageau, who has been out all season after having surgery to repair an Achilles tendon torn on the first day of training camp, had a long chat.
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No, Pageau, a 26-year-old centre, won't suit up against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on New Year's Eve, but it sure sounded as if he could be in the lineup early in 2019, which wasn't supposed to be the case.
Cleared for contact after the Christmas break, Pageau has been a regular participant in practice. He hasn't been ruled out of back-to-back afternoon games at home against the Minnesota Wild and Carolina Hurricanes next Saturday and Sunday.
"Pageau is going very well," Boucher said.
Is there any chance he'd play this week?
"Not (Monday)," Boucher said.
Is later in the week possible?
"I lit up some candles at church, and I asked Santa Claus so we'll see," Boucher said with a laugh. "It's going very well. Pageau is one of those guys who always surprises you, so we'll see."
Pageau was supposed to be sidelined for between four and six months after being injured in early September. Getting him back anytime before mid-January would be a bonus.


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After 66 years, the New Musical Express, the NME, is dead. Well, the print edition is finally dead but it will continue as a pretty awful online site that uses the name to maintain some level of brand recognition for something that to be honest should have been dragged round the back of the bins and shot in the early years of the 21st century. Though they did make Conor McNicholas editor and that kind of had the same effect.
Although McNicolas's run as editor was to be as nice as possible, fucking awful as the paper descended into something that Heat readers would have found not to be intellectually challenging, he was fortunate to be around during what is now really a bright time for music with new American bands complementing European bands but the standard of writing in the NME by 2002 was teeth-grindingly poor. By 2005 it was unreadable and I stopped buying it after 20 years or so.
In 1985 I was 18 and was dabbling in buying the weekly music papers with a Sounds here and a Melody Maker there, but NME kept winning out over the other two because on the whole, it was better written & anyhow, I couldn't be arsed with Heavy Metal which seemed to be the focus of the other papers. Plus the NME was openly political at a time when that was the only thing to be.
So began a habit that stretched two centuries as the NME helped develop my musical tastes as it alerted me of stuff I'd never otherwise have heard about. Which for folk born in the internet era must be a thing to try to grasp that knowledge of new music was so hard to come by as in those days it was the NME, John Peel, the odd local radio show, The Tube and whatever scraps leaked on TV.
In short, the NME was the Bible for many of us as it helped shape youth movements small and large for decades.
Everyone has a Golden Age of the paper, and for me, it's the late 80's spilling up to the Britpop years. Music, culture and politics all collided with the end of the 80's giving us HIp Hop and Acid House, which gave us a well needed shot in the arm and pushed Indie music into doing wonderful, glorious things.
For a few years everything the NME showcased was turning to gold.
And in the early 90's, the period tedious Britpop documentaries skim over as not being very interesting, the NME helped point out the fact it was an interesting time as multiple genres, and acts from anywhere could make it.
During all this time the one constant was the writing of Steven Wells who would regularly outshine colleagues who later went on to have very large mainstream success, but Wells would remain to show how a paper like NME needed someone like him who'd call something, or someone, exactly what he thought. However the paper was changing as it started jumping on the bandwagon of what came to be known as Britpop.
I cared little for the Blur versus Oasis fiasco of 1995. As it seemed false, as indeed it was a construct of record companies and the NME itself to essentially make money. Once that was over, Britpop died and a diverse vibrant UK music scene had been made dull in the NME's image as it tried to remain relevant as it approached the 21st century and the looming threat of this new thingy called the "internet".
But I was reading the paper more so out of habit. Sure, sometimes it hit gold but the sense was that the 21st century brought it decline as articles would be 300 or so words attached to big pictures.
Then around 2005, after that year's Glastonbury, I bought the review issue. Read it. Put it in a box and I've never bought an issue since. Sure, I've read it be it on a train, or in a pub or club as a copy someone had left behind but five minutes reading at best. Back in the 80's I'd take an hour, sometimes two or three if it was a Christmas double issue, to wade through it.
And now in 2018 it dies as a print publication. The website is dreadful, and there's dozens of great sites that cover new music, but this all said there's something terribly sad about the NME finally ending. If it'd been done right it could have still been here to lead new generations, but it becomes history and memories and that I suppose is all we have left in the end.


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I come from a single family in China, a sloppy kid who got accepted at School attached to Tsinghua university and Beihang Middle school, It is not my choice to choose to go with my mom to America. The value of America for me that time is just that I can be with my mom.
At that time, I knew nothing. Except I will not see my father and friends for least a year, But that is normal for me.
I move to US in my first teenage year. As an only Asian in my school, I start my confidence to teach classes about China, learning language.
But every immigrant who move in this society must face their difficulties. My self identity to be American has strong connection with relationship with my family.However, they usually cover with sweet results. Where they put so much energy to get for a lifetime.
At first, Where my mom can not accept me to make friends or go out because she think I need to study and stay at home for less trouble. The huge gaps between generation and cultures give me a lot of hardship in my first year of school.
I often don't understand why we have to give up the life we had to suffer something called loneliness. But in my mind, I rather choose loneliness to face life than follow others doing. It's a pain in the head, but that is how I chose that time.
Since I am the closest person to her ( I hope so…) ,she yells to express life pressure she had every couple days. And I am tired to show perfectionism, eventually her abnormal behavior influence my heart and my hormones in my body. Why she never listens to my advice and play in that cycle over and over and I have to hear such things that destroy my self esteem?and that is my mom?"
"Don't make excuse of your ignorance and laziness. Shut up!"I said angrily to her one time.
"You just selfish like your father!"My mom reply.
And I was thinking about why she uses the same kind of intonation as she praises me before when I did a good job."you are just smart like your father".
"Be respect and go back to your room, That is a really wise sentence."
"Thanks dad."
"But you can never expect someone to change. My daughter, do you listen?"My father said in telephone."
To be in the first generation, my mom works every single holidays. There are pro and cons, What ever I cook, she never eats it. What ever I run in track (Always the last one), she never knows it…Otherwise she will think I ruined my identity.
She gives me an apple and some nuts every time when she back to home. The prize for me is that I have massaged her tired feet and hear endless talk about work. Try to encourage her to make more progress.
Later on, I feel much more complete feeling in the deep of my heart. We do not just exchange actions, we exchange feelings.
Her investment of love is something I need. Now is my problem to accept her way of love in a different way like before.
……. umm.. about my father?
Long story short, I got a very good relationship with my father after his stroke, I forgive and have more mature way to handle my brother's difficulties. That is how life goes, naturally but accidentally. Thanks for people who help him and his own strength, he is healthy and get out of scary hospital for twice(cheering). Thank you to my father, who is a person who encourages me to finish my story."When you start on some things, you have to finish it! You need get a result otherwise don't do it."
Like a normal teenager, I feel quite anxiety in my life, the society value, my high school life , family expectations. This spend a lot of my energy. Can't go to sleep and focus well until I find out what I want.
Decadence in my heart happens when I look outside of my window in my history class.Being a immigrants I try to cover it with the confidence of good grade, socialize and daydream about my writing. I will keep doing what I love, It is the way I express my feeling and something of my value in this world, it is negligible but I will do it no matter what.
I clearly knows that I will become a US citizenship before I attend to college.However my doubt of identity has growing and change .Its somethings that we do not usually think but when we think we think deeply.
Thanks mom and dad, they give me my identity. but my identity of nationality will always in a unclear mood. To be American, it means paradox in my age. It just happens, with no feelings. There are too much feelings that becomes no feeling.


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Hello everyone, Cheryl here with my Scalloped Circle Flower Cluster Card designed for Paper Temptress. Today I used the Beautiful Card Stock that Patricia carries over at Paper Temptress.
Paper Temptress Card Stock used:
Iridescent Vellum pack(pink and white)
So for my card today, I used the Cricut to cut my card base and then for the circles I used the cricut as well. Now for the scalloped circle is a spellbinder. Magnolia Doily, flower Cluster, Flower Vine,butterfly,and Daisy Doily are all CottageCutz dies.
So for the flower clusters I used the different card stock and vellum to cut with the dies. I added Viva Pearl pens for the centers and let dry.
My Bubblegum Pink scalloped circle was embossed with the swiss dots cuddlebug folder. Shocking but I have added NO ribbon or sewing to my card……hehehehehe not normal for me, but I sat back and thought it looked fine the way it was 🙂
Thank you all for looking and have a lovely day!!
Hugs to all,
Cheryl ( Sweeetdesignsbycheryl)


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If the snow is bedeviling you, the city has some angels on your side.
The City of Vancouver's Snow Angels program aims to connect seniors and those with mobility challenges to other people in their neighbourhood who can help shovel their sidewalks.
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The program works via the city's VanConnect app or through calling the 3-1-1 information line. Once a service request is made, city staff then link up the two parties.
As of Dec. 9, 17 volunteers had signed up and 45 requests for snow clearing came into the city.
Those wanting to lend a hand will be asked for contact information and the area they're able to help out in: a range of choices between three and 50 blocks are offered.
If needed, salt will be provided by the city. Prospective helpers need to bring their own shovel, warm clothing and be in reasonably good shape.
Assigned sidewalks must be shovelled within 12 hours of the request coming in and volunteers are asked to shovel public sidewalks only and not accept gifts or money for their help.
For more information on the program, log on to vancouver.ca/streets-transportation/snow-angel.aspx.


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Preparation and characterization of antibacterial cobalt-exchanged natural zeolite/poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogels
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In the present study, potential application of the local clinoptilolite-rich natural zeolite in formulation of antibacterial hydrogels was investigated. The zeolite powder exchanged with cobalt(II) ions was used in preparation of the zeolite/poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogel films in different amounts. The films were physically crosslinked by the freezing-thawing method and characterized for their crystallinity, surface and cross sectional morphology, chemical composition, thermal behaviour, mechanical properties, swelling and dissolution behaviours, and antibacterial activities against a Gram-negative bacteria. The films with 0.48 wt% and higher cobalt-exchanged zeolite contents showed antibacterial activity. Addition of the zeolite powder in the formulations did not cause significant changes in the other properties of the films.


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Christmas is almost here. YAY!!! 🙂
Isn't the holiday season so much fun?! I love that we get to remember our Savior's birth and enjoy being with family and friends.
There is something that always comes with Christmas and the rest of the holidays, though. Can you guess what is it?….Busyness. Ahggg, it seems that things get piled up and it's so hard to get in the Christmas Spirit sometimes. We are just rushing around.
This year, I decided to stop and think on ways I can just enjoy this time with my kids more.
I came up with these free printable holiday games that you will love.
Believe me, you and your kids will love them and enjoy the extra time you can spend with each other, just chillin' and playing!
Free Printable Holiday Games That You Will Love
Games included:
- Holiday Memory Game
- Holiday Puzzle
- Snowman Maze
I like to print the printables on card stock (this is the exact pack I buy; it's super cost-effective, and well made).
Holiday Memory Game
Practice concentration and focus with this adorable Holiday Memory Game.
Holiday Puzzle
Find all holiday words on this puzzle. Great way to stimulate your kids' brain! My son and I like to see who can find the words fastest! 🙂
Snowman Maze
Help the Snowman to get home. Your kids will LOVE this!
Download the Holiday Memory Game free printable here.
Download the Holiday Puzzle free printable here.
Download the Snowman Maze free printable here.
Love all things Christmas? Then you will NOT want to miss your chance to get the new 80+ page Christmas Binder. It'll make you entire holiday season super organized and easy. Take the stress out of Christmas now!
These printables are for personal use only. You may not alter them or redistribute them for monetary gain without written consent from the author, Sarah Titus.


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[Warning: The following review is NSFW.]
I decided to give books of a certain quality their own special title so that you could differentiate the snark from the more serious reviews, ergo "Sturgeon's 90%" (props go to my friend Ken for coming up with the name).
The title that has the dubious honour of being the first book to be reviewed in this way is Gatekeeper by Rayne Auster, the book which taught me to never, ever trust a cover.
See, I thought this was a pretty cover, but I have a high tolerance for anime-esque art, so YMMV. I have to say that, in general, I love contrast like this. The artist was clearly going for a fire-and-ice kind of motif, and, looking at this cover without reading the synopsis, I'd probably guess that it was about a romantic relationship between two men and there's fire and ice mixed up in that somewhere. Perhaps the point is that they are opposites?
BTW, don't be fooled by the right figure's long hair, he's rocking the pretty boy look.
This is the point where you say "It's another one of those books, isn't it?"
Yes, it's a m/m romance/fantasy thing written by a woman. I've read a few of them in my short life, so I can't say that I was under any delusion that what I was about to read would amount to award winning literature, but, well, the synopsis seemed mildly interesting.
In short, this book is basically my punishment for fetishizing gay men….again….
Let's back up a bit. The basic premise is that there are two worlds, the Land of Gold (Duiem) and the Land of Silver (Careil). The two worlds were kept in balance by a group of individuals known as Gatekeepers. The Gatekeepers in turn were protected by Wardens who shared a deep emotional bond with the wards, that is, until the Wardens acted on false information and slaughtered the Gatekeepers, cutting both worlds off from one another and throwing them out of balance.
Duiem is now a desert world embroiled in war. Amidst all the fighting, the heir to the throne, Kaji, is to be bonded to a woman of the prestigious Kiyou Clan in order to fulfill an ancient prophecy. However, just as they are about to be joined, the ritual is interrupted by Aniol–a mysterious pale-haired man with no memory–and Kaji accidentally bonds to him instead. After being betrayed by forces that are too close to home for comfort, Kaji and Aniol are forced to brave the desert chasing an ancient legend telling of a mysterious land of water and air.
Or, to put it another way: Red Oni, Blue Oni: The Book!
Now, as I said, I enjoy contrast, I suspect many others find a certain appeal in sticking two characters with vastly different personalities in the same general area and getting them to work together or fall in love or whatever's appropriate for the story, and it is, like tropes in general, not necessarily a bad thing in and of itself.
Or, at least, it wouldn't be a bad thing in and of itself if the writing wasn't so horrible as to make the fanfiction I wrote when I was eleven seem compelling and brilliantly characterized by comparison. You can even read it here, if you like, but, you know, I was eleven at the time, so it's not my best work.
No, wait, actually, I changed my mind, don't look at it, it's embarrassing! I SAID DON'T LOOK AT IT!
Anyways, you know how one of the most important rules of writing is to show, not tell? This author clearly has never heard of this rule, because that's all she does.
She tells.
And tells.
And tells.
And tells.
On and on it goes, the telling. Don't worry, ladies and gentlemen and persons of indeterminate gender, the author will leave absolutely nothing to your imagination, nothing to inference, you will know literally everything from what each character is feeling at that exact moment to how a plant blooming in a barren landscape is a symbol of hope and people are very happy that its there because it's a symbol of hope for them.
Seriously, it's like every single person, place or thing has a big neon sign next telling you exactly what their purpose is in the narrative. There's no subtlety to it at ALL. Instead of making an attempt at showing the reader that the villain is clearly thinking evil thoughts, the author just opts to say "The villain was clearly thinking evil thoughts, and also he's evil."
This is one of the worst kinds of books, IMHO, the kind that treats its readers like they're idiots who need to be spoonfed every single aspect of a book. Perhaps if I didn't occasionally dip my toes into the genre, I'd make a snide remark about the intelligence of its fans, but quite frankly, I don't think any fans deserve having their intelligence insulted to this degree
excepting fans of Fifty Shades of Grey.
And, you know, there are some half-decent ideas in here, like the section before each chapter that slowly reveals the background events that let to the two worlds being so fucked up. The problem with these sections is that they needlessly repeat themselves, over and over and over, and come across trying to sound philosophical when they're really just saying "and love is great" again, over and over and over.
My fellow writers: READERS ARE NOT STUPID! Please make yourself a sticky note with that phrase on it and stick it somewhere where you will see it every day.
While I'm on a roll, let's talk about point of view and narrative voice, because Gatekeeper attempts to pull off a third person omniscient perspective with an alternating perspective, and the result is this horribly sloppy mess with characters somehow knowing what other characters are thinking and frequent changes in point of view within paragraphs with no clear demarcation between switches.
This leads to some really confusing moments where the reader doesn't know how the fuck a character A suddenly knows character B's name (when that character has not introduced themselves) or whether the story has suddenly switched perspectives within the same paragraph and the reader is now looking through character B's eyes.
This leads to scenarios like this:
Character A smiled at the man reading a book. Character B [the boy from the last sentence] closed his book and glared at Character A. What an ass! Character B thought.
Character A was very offended that Character B thought he was an ass.
Consistency, this book does not have it. I'll say one thing for many of the other horrible books I've read: they might be craptastic, but at least this aspect is consistent.
Seriously, this is just not even trying.
So, the writing is craptastic, that's been established, but, truth be told, other issues I have with this book have less to do with the book being craptastic and more to do with the entire "m/m relationships as written by women, particularly heterosexual women" genre as a whole. You have your aggressive, domineering "seme" type (Kaji) paired with your submissive, empathetic, effeminate "uke" (Aniol) who is always, always, ALWAYS presented as exotic and mysterious yet innocent (when Kaji isn't drooling over his pretteh hair and eyes) in a way that Kaji is not during the times that the book switches to Aniol's perspective. It's so blatant that one of the FIRST THINGS Kaji says to Aniol after bonding with him can basically be summed up as "LOLZ UR THE GIRL IN THE RELATIONSHIP!" because of course there has to be a "guy" and a "girl" because it would clearly be expecting too much of this book to try something more original than heterosexist tripe.
I know, I know, I'm expecting too much of the genre as a whole. Oh, no, wait, Wicked Gentlemen didn't do it, so perhaps there is hope after all.
There's also the near absence of women (not counting the ones that are dead, we have three women with bit parts at best), but again, it's nothing you haven't seen before if you're even passably familiar with the genre.
Also, I think most of you will take this as a given, but the epilogue is not a good place for a hardcore sex scene. Seriously, I've read erotica with better sense than that. The epilogue is where you wrap things up all neat and tidy, not shove more penis in your readers' faces. It just comes across as really, really awkward, and I've read erotica with better sense than that.
So, perhaps I was a little hasty in categorizing this book as a "romance" because there wasn't really a whole lot of romance in it, just Kaji going on about how his "little mate" is oh so exotic and pretty and then a couple of sex scenes. I will give the book props for doing something other than the old "suck and fuck". Suffice it to say that if you wish there was more bad anilingus in your m/m books, this book has you covered, but you still shouldn't read it, because see above.
I will close by reminding you that I was so fed up with this book that I took it upon myself to write my own rendition of a scene. Thus far, I have never done this with any other book. No, not even Fifty Shades….
And now, a drinking game!
The Unofficial Gatekeeper Drinking Game
Take a sip when:
- Kaji acts possessive towards Aniol
- Aniol is described as "innocent"
- Kaji refers to Aniol as his "little mate"
- Whenever Aniol's hair and eyes are mentioned (note: hair and eyes together)
- Take two sips if the colour of his hair and eyes are described (keep the nearest hospital on speed dial)
- Whenever someone speaks coldly or commandingly ("with command in his voice" counts)
- Take two sips whenever someone speaks coldly and commandingly
- Whenever the narrative brings up the Wardens killing the Gatekeepers
- Whenever the white room is mentioned/whenever Aniol mentions something about being neglected
- Whenever the author staunchly refuses to use personal pronouns. (ex. Aniol sat down on the bed. Aniol picked up a book and began to read. Aniol wondered where Kaji was because it was getting late.)
- Whenever "Conflagration" is mentioned
- Whenever Kaji's prophecy is mentioned, take two sips when the *true* prophecy is mentioned
- Whenever it turns out that one of the main cast is secretly a very important person
- Take a sip whenever the text mentions Duiem's perpetual wars or Careil's paranoia
- Take a sip whenever Aniol's moonstone pendant is mentioned
- Take a sip whenever the sun and moon motif pops up
- Every time you encounter a name that starts with A, take a sip (first encounters only)
- Take a sip whenever the author uses faux Japanese ("Taiyoukou", "Kiyou" etc.)
- Take a sip whenever a character does something exceptionally stupid or suicidal (ex. disobeying direct orders from a superior, taking an arrow/blade for a character, telling the antagonist to his face that you know he's up to something)
- Take a sip whenever a character can tell what another character is thinking just by looking at them
Take a drink when
- Kaji and Aniol have sex
- Take two drinks if the sex scene turns out to have been a dream
- Take a drink whenever Kaji refers to Yuan as an idiot
Finish your drink when
- A female character has a role that actually impacts the plot (note: dead characters don't count)


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This month, Small Luxury Hotels of the World adds five new hotels to its portfolio!
So you can take your pick of these fantastic locations for your MICE accommodation needs.
Villa Orsula Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, CROATIA 13 rooms from $515 AUD per night including breakfast
Just five minutes' walk from Dubrovnik's Old Town, the small and perfectly-formed Villa Orsula Dubrovnik is housed in a white Art Deco villa that blends 1930s glamour with modern design – all accompanied by the scent of oranges, pines and lavender from the gardens.
Rooms celebrate original features, such as the arched windows and balconies, with views looking out over the walls of Old Town or the peaceful forests of Lokrum Island, and steps lead down the terraced garden to a private bathing platform.
Natural views are contrasted throughout with surrealist artwork by artists including Roberto Matta and Victor Vasarely.
In the evening guests can enjoy Peruvian-Adriatic fusion dining and sea views on the vine-draped terrace at Victoria restaurant, accompanied by live jazz.
Insider Tip: Enjoy a glass of Dingač reserve, exclusively available at Villa Orsula Dubrovnik and its sister property, Hotel Excelsior.
Hotel Excelsior, Dubrovnik, CROATIA 158 rooms from $303 AUD per night including breakfast
With its enviable address, the Hotel Excelsior is a Dubrovnik landmark that has welcomed kings, queens and Hollywood royalty.
The hotel reopened in 2017 after a complete renovation combining the original 1913 villa with a sleek contemporary wing – The Tower – and this mingling of past and present is echoed in the interior styling with understated colour themes interrupted by pops of bright citrus and decadent velvet furnishings.
The real wonder of this hotel, however, is where indoors meets out – whether that's sipping coffee on a balcony, enjoying breakfast on the sunsoaked Salin terrace, a romantic dinner under the waterside arches at Prora restaurant or relaxing on the private beach.
The spa takes guests on a journey of its own with Turkish and Roman baths, a Finnish sauna and freeform indoor pool.
Insider Tip: Book a table for dinner on the terrace at Sensus to enjoy a degustation menu with views of the floodlit city walls across the bay and, if you're lucky, a fireworks display.
The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa, Bali, INDONESIA 105 rooms from $1023 AUD per night including breakfast
This tropical oasis in the heart of bustling Seminyak has re-opened following a fresh new facelift.
Taking up the lion's share of Seminyak's prized beach front, the ocean and garden-facing villas and suites offer space and privacy while there is also the option to select joining rooms for families and those with an entourage in tow.
On-site amenities include the al fresco Mediterranean Sanje Restaurant & Lounge, seen at its best at sunset coconut martini in hand, all-day dining pavilion Santan serving authentic Balinese fare, and the Hemingway-inspired wine and whisky bar Klass & Brass.
The resort also boasts the acclaimed Kahyangan Spa and a sparkling infinity pool sitting on the edge of the ocean.
Insider Tip: Two Bedroom Garden Pool Villas offer not one, but two, seven metre private swimming pools – one for each bedroom.
Healthouse Las Dunas, Estepona, SPAIN 55 rooms from $703 AUD per night
Just minutes from the marina at Puerto Banus, this palatial adult-only spa resort has wellbeing at its core – offering anything from a complete detox from day-to-day life, or just some relaxation in the Mediterranean sun.
Every suite is positioned to make the most of the coastal setting, with terraces overlooking the pool and gardens.
Guests can enjoy the Healthouse Restaurant with daily fourcourse menus featuring healthy, balanced dishes designed by two Michelin-star chef Andoni Luis Anduriz, where they can also opt for tailored diet plans.
The hotel offers two spacious spas – the luxurious Ekilum Spa offering a relaxing escape with everything from steam baths to ice showers, and the Naturhouse Health and Spa Centre which features a sensation path, salt sauna and snow cave.
Insider Tip: In summer 2018 a second restaurant will open offering al fresco dining on the Andalucian patio.
Hui Yue Boutique Hotel, Xuzhou, CHINA 23 rooms from $308 AUD per night including breakfast
Deriving its tranquil atmosphere from the surrounding mountains, lakes and woodland on the edge of the bustling city of Xuzhou, Hui Yue Boutique Hotel is a contemporary eco hotel that is all about sustainable resources and renewable energy.
Five interconnected courtyards create a sense of space and openness flowing through interiors that combine local arts with modern architecture.
Each room enjoys its own balcony and a personal butler team greets guests on arrival.
Spend days exploring the local parkland and mountains, venturing into the city or relaxing in the Sabai Spa which offers authentic Thai treatments. In the evening the restaurant, Hui Yue Zuan, focuses on local delicacies, accompanied by live entertainment
Insider Tip: Unleash your inner diva in one of the hotel's private VIP karaoke booths.


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Last weekend I discussed the risks and benefits of childhood immunizations with Dr. Mark Seigel and host Carol Alt in a segment called "To vaccinate or not to vaccinate" on the new Fox News show A Healthy You. Amidst the excitement, I misquoted an important statistic. I meant to say:
In the United States we give kids 70 doses of 16 different vaccines during childhood and babies receive 26 doses during their first year of life.
Why is this statistic so important?
- Because we give kids more vaccines than any other country in the world
- Because we have the highest rate of infant mortality among 34 industrialized nations
- And because research studies confirm that increasing doses of vaccines are associated with increasing rates of infant mortality (Miller 2011)
Countries with the lowest rates of infant mortality are also among those who give their kids the fewest immunizations, notably Sweden, Japan, and Iceland, where kids get only 12 shots total.
Instead of vaccinating more, we should be vaccinating more selectively. We should start with shots against the most dangerous diseases for babies, like Haemophilus influenzae type B, pertussis, and pneumococcal infections. Whenever possible we should delay vaccines that have a higher risk of adverse effects when given before the age of two, like hepatitis A, and those that are ineffective in babies, like injected live-virus vaccines. We should also consider delaying vaccines against illnesses that are rare in the United States, or rare in babies, or usually mild in babies, until infants' immune systems are more mature. In many cases, delaying vaccines also reduces the total number of doses required to achieve immunity.
We also need to practice harm reduction. Here are my top strategies to reduce the risks associated with childhood immunizations:
#1 Weigh the risks and benefits of each vaccine on a case-by-case basis.
#2 Avoid unnecessary immunizations by checking titers before giving MMR, varicella, and hepatitis A vaccines.
#3 Some vaccines are made by more than one manufacturer, so whenever possible, choose shots with the fewest additives. Ingredients of concern include mercury (in the form of thimerosal), aluminum, monosodium glutamate (MSG), antibiotics, and tissues from animals and humans. Fortunately, all childhood immunizations are available in mercury-free forms.
#4 Give vaccines in single doses rather than multiple doses whenever possible and never give more than one aluminum-containing shot at a time.
#5 Do not give live-virus vaccines to babies less than one year old. When they are administered, live-virus vaccines should be spaced at least 3 months apart with the exception of the MMR and varicella vaccines, which should be spaced at least 6 months apart.
#6 Before and after immunization, consider giving supplements to support a healthy immune response. Probiotics have been shown to increase the effectiveness of vaccines while reducing the risk of adverse events (Youngster 2011). Probiotics also minimize the chance of allergic reactions and make our bodies more resistant to disease.
#7 Keep kids healthy with a whole foods diet, daily exercise, outdoor play, and plenty of sleep.
#8 Never vaccinate kids (or adults) with the following:
- Previous serious reaction to a vaccine
- Signs of illness or infection during the past week
- Autoimmune disease
- Developmental or neurological disorders
- History of surgery, transplant, transfusion, or cancer treatment within the previous 3 months
- Medications and treatments that suppress natural immunity like antibiotics, steroids, chemotherapy, and radiation
It's time to recognize that the current standards of care aren't working well enough and if we want to protect babies better, immunization schedules have to change.
Alternative vaccine schedules can minimize the risk of adverse events and increase compliance while keeping cases of dangerous diseases extremely rare. Offering options other than the current one-size-fits-all approach can actually increase immunization rates, especially among families who would otherwise opt out of vaccines altogether.
Talk to your doctor about the best immunization schedule for your child. If he or she isn't open to alternatives, find a "vaccine friendly" doctor on Dr. Sears' list.
Miller NZ and Goldman GS. 2011. Infant mortality rates regressed against number of vaccine doses routinely given: is there a biochemical or synergistic toxicity? Human and Experimental Toxicology 30(9):1420-8.
Youngster I, Kozer E, Lazarovitch Z, et. al. 2011. Probiotics and the immunological response to infant vaccinations: a prospective, placebo controlled pilot study. Archives of Disease in Childhood 96(4):345-9.


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Cue the world's smallest violin for this description of the plight of the wealthy, describing high taxes as the equivalent of "expropriation" or, in the alternative, wholesale confiscation of bank accounts.
Let's define our terms: "expropriation" denotes any governmental taking. But it connotes a taking by force, and the word's most common usage, recently, is to refer to the German state's theft of Jewish assets during the Holocaust, abetted by some German and Swiss banks. Is this the language we want to use to discuss tax policy, especially when today's wealthy private citizens carry only a fraction of the burden the upper class did, in previous generations?


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More often than not, we neglect our beauty regimens when we spend the night away from home—only to regret it when we look haggard the next day. Whether you're planning a Netflix marathon with your significant other or getting together for a ladies' retreat, take this skin-saving duo with you. This kit includes a one packet of WEI™ to Go's Real Clean Gelled Oil Cleanser and one packets of the Ideal Skin Perfect Finish, an advanced color-correcting CC Cream available in three shades: Light, Medium, and Tan.
If my skin could use this I would love it... But it left me with a little redness, and itching... PLUS, it gave me a carwax feeling.... I was looking for something smoothing but not like a wax cover-up feeling... I have a friend that uses it and she loves it... So I think it would have worked for me but just minus those few things... :)1
When I washed my face with the Real Clean face wash, my skin felt extremely greasy from the product and I could not wash off the feeling until I used another face wash. It was gross, especially when one of my o.c.d.s is grease on my face. It didn't really make my skin feel better or worse though. The skin finish on the other hand is awesome! It looked really good on my skin and smelled incredible! After a few hours though, it starts to sink into my pores and flaws are noticeable again. Plus, without a moisturizer first, it really dried out my skin, so moisturizer is advisable. The packaging for it is good for on the go except the fact that even the slightest amount of pressure makes it erupt and you end up with makeup everywhere on the inside of the cap and such. I will stick to my bb cream but if it didn't dry me out so much, I would definitely use it on the regular.1