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Ep. #008 - 2019 Wedding Trends
An episode of Wedded
By Jenn & Steve Van Elk
JenniferVanElk.com
Wedded Podcast is a weekly conversation about wedding planning and marriage. Hosted by husband & wife, Jenn & Steve Van Elk.
Ep. #019 - What Should You Do If Someone Wears White To Your Wedding?
On this episode we discuss what you should do if one of your guests tells you they're going to be wearing white to your wedding. We talk about how you can respond to that guest politely, and impolitely. We also talk about whether or not it's okay to make a guest or family member leave the wedding if they show up in white. Also of note in this discussion, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Family Matters/Steve Urkel, Boy Meets World, and Wine Country. Help us grow the community of love buddies: Join the Facebook Group! Find out more about Jenn and Steve at: weddedpod.com, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Jenn's Instagram, Steve's Instagram
Ep. #018 - De-stressing by Beer Tasting
This week on Wedded we're talking about de-stressing. As you head out toward your wedding, or just out toward the rest of your life in general, it's important to take time to relax and rejuvenate your spirit. Steve does this by trying new beers with Jenn. So, in this episode, he walks you through the steps you take when tasting beers. If you're interested in finding the best glassware for your favorite style of beer, check this guide out on Kegworks. I know Steve said you could just google it in the episode, but who wants to waste time googling? We'd love to know if you're listening on Podcoin. Drop us a line if you are. Help us grow the community of love buddies: Join the Facebook Group! Find out more about Jenn and Steve at: weddedpod.com, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Jenn's Instagram, Steve's Instagram
Ep. #017 - The 10 Biggest Wedding Regrets
What are the top 10 biggest regrets you'll have after your wedding? We can't see into your personal future so we don't really know... But what we can do is dissect an article that claims to know what people who are married regret the most about their wedding. Join us on this fun ride into crazy town as we tear apart this article and then dish on some of our biggest regrets. If you want to follow along with the article while we talk about it, then you can find it on Wedding Forward. We also briefly talked about an article that purports to be able to tell you the seven words that'll make you happy in marriage. That article doesn't deliver on the concept of 7 words. Instead it lists 7 sentences that people say to each other. You can find that on Bustle. Help us grow the community of love buddies: Join the Facebook Group! Find out more about Jenn and Steve at: weddedpod.com, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Jenn's Instagram, Steve's Instagram
Ep. #016 - The Truth About Sex
In this episode, Jenn and I talk a lot about sex. Coming straight off of a few weeks of talking together on other podcasts, where we made a lot of jokes about sex, we thought it would be a good idea to have a conversation about our first time having sex. Specifically, about the baggage we both brought into the relationship as a result of waiting till marriage to have sex and about how sex isn't always great for both people involved. We also talk a lot about Steve's sleep paralysis. It's not fun. It's scary and spooky and terrible. We mentioned an episode of the Secret Life of Weddings Podcast that we were recently on in this episode. If you want to hear that episode, it's Episode 92 on their podcast feed. We shared some really fun stories there that you'll love to hear. Help us grow the community of love buddies: Join the Facebook Group! Find out more about Jenn and Steve at: weddedpod.com, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Jenn's Instagram, Steve's Instagram
Ep. #015 - Throwing A Wedding Party that Guests Won't Hate part 2
This is the thrilling follow up to last week's episode where we delved too deep into the minds of guests. Who knows what we awoke in the darkness? Your guests know. They know it well. This week we moved away from the ceremony and onto the reception, the real party. Because, you know, there's no point in throwing a party if your guests aren't going to have a good time. So come get railed with us and afterward we'll all meet up in the closet. Help us grow the community of love buddies: Join the Facebook Group! Find out more about Jenn and Steve at: weddedpod.com, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Jenn's Instagram, Steve's Instagram
This week we're delving deep into the minds of guests. Your guests. Well, after we get done discussing which meal service is the best out of Blue Apron, Hello Fresh, and Every Plate. Then it's on to letting you know, what upsets guests. There's no point in throwing a party if your guests aren't going to have a good time. So we help you navigate through some of the sticky situations in part one of this two part episode. Help us grow the community of love buddies: Join the Facebook Group! Find out more about Jenn and Steve at: weddedpod.com, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Jenn's Instagram, Steve's Instagram
Ep. #013 - Picking Your Wedding Party
In this episode we dive deep into the madness that is picking your wedding party. Some people might tell you that there are a lot of rules to follow when picking the bridal party. We are not those people. There's only one rule as far as we're concerned, that is that there are no rules. So technically, zero rules. Help us grow the community of love buddies: Join the Facebook Group! Find out more about Jenn and Steve at: weddedpod.com, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Jenn's Instagram, Steve's Instagram
Ep. #012 - Do I Have to Go to My Stepson's Wedding?
We're answering our first ever listener question. If you don't get along with your stepson and he only ever hits you up when he wants money, do you have to go to his out of state wedding? He's been with his fiance for several years and they have kids, some together, some from past relationships... So, do you have to go? Also, he never sent you a formal invite, just verbally asked if you'd want to go... We're walking through this question step by step to find out how committed this stepmom is to being the cool grandma. Sweeties for all. Help us grow the community of love buddies: Join the Facebook Group! Find out more about Jenn and Steve at: weddedpod.com, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Jenn's Instagram, Steve's Instagram
Ep. #011 - How Not to Be a Crappy Wedding Guest
It's wedding season in the northern hemisphere. You're probably invited to a few weddings this spring, summer, and fall, and you don't want to be a crappy guest. We're addressing some of the biggest wedding faux pas in this episode and giving advice on how you can avoid making those same mistakes. Help us grow the community of love buddies: Join the Facebook Group! Find out more about Jenn and Steve at: weddedpod.com, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Jenn's Instagram, Steve's Instagram
Ep. #010 - Ring Shaming
If your ring doesn't live up to expectations, what should you do? Should you ever mention the size of someone's diamond in their ring? What is okay to say to other engaged people? Maybe the most important question, do you even need an engagement ring to get married? I can't find the link to the post on Wedding Bee that we talked about, but here is a link to the story about the Wedding Bee post on the Daily Mail. If you're interested in Wedding Bee though, check it out here. Help us grow the community of love buddies: Join the Facebook Group! Find out more about Jenn and Steve at: weddedpod.com, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Jenn's Instagram, Steve's Instagram
Ep. #009 - The Dreaded Guest List
This week is all about guest lists. Who can you cut? Who should you cut? How do you rank your friends? Is it even human to think about this? Help us grow the community of love buddies: Join the Facebook Group! Find out more about Jenn and Steve at: weddedpod.com, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Jenn's Instagram, Steve's Instagram
What are the latest and hippest trends? What trends never seem to go away? What trends would it be nice to see disappear into the abyss of time? We answer all of these questions for the 2019 wedding season! Help us grow the community of love buddies: Join the Facebook Group! Find out more about Jenn and Steve at: weddedpod.com, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Jenn's Instagram, Steve's Instagram
Ep. #007 - Outtakes
Outtakes from episode 7. A false start. Some cussies. A ridiculous end. Help us grow the community of love buddies: Join the Facebook Group! Find out more about Jenn and Steve at: weddedpod.com, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Jenn's Instagram, Steve's Instagram
Ep. #007 - Lessons We've Learned in 10 Years of Marriage
This week Steve and Jenn are discussing an article published on the website self.com about some lessons one writer has learned about marriage. If you want to check out the article, feel free to follow along: Lessons I've Learned in 15 Years of Marriage Help us grow the community of love buddies: Join the Facebook Group! Find out more about Jenn and Steve at: weddedpod.com, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Jenn's Instagram, Steve's Instagram
Outtakes from episode 6. Help us grow the community of love buddies: Join the Facebook Group! Find out more about Jenn and Steve at: weddedpod.com, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Jenn's Instagram, Steve's Instagram
Ep. #006 - How To Ghost Your Vendors
This episode is all about ghosting. Help us grow the community of love buddies: Join the Facebook Group! Find out more about Jenn and Steve at: weddedpod.com, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Jenn's Instagram, Steve's Instagram
Ep. #005 - Jillian Outtakes
Outtakes from episode 4. Salting margaritas. Fixing things around the house. You can find more about Jillian here: frameworthyevents.com, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook Help us grow the community of love buddies: Join the Facebook Group! Find out more about Jenn and Steve at: weddedpod.com, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Jenn's Instagram, Steve's Instagram
Ep. #005 - Even Wedding Planners Need a Wedding Planner with Jillian Zilch of Frame Worthy Events
Jenn and Steve are joined by Jillian Zilch of Frame Worthy Events in Columbus, IN. They talk about how Jillian became a wedding planner. What went wrong at her own wedding. Why a wedding planner would hire a wedding planner. They also discuss some of Jillian's craziest stories from wedding planning. You can find more about Jillian here: frameworthyevents.com, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook Help us grow the community of love buddies: Join the Facebook Group! Find out more about Jenn and Steve at: weddedpod.com, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Jenn's Instagram, Steve's Instagram
Ep. #004 - Should You Hire a Planner or Coordinator for Your Wedding?
Jenn and Steve talk about the pros and cons of wedding planners and coordinators in this wedding. They also share some stories of times they've witnessed planners and coordinators saving the day. Help us grow the community of love buddies: Join the Facebook Group! Find out more about Jenn and Steve at: weddedpod.com, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Jenn's Instagram, Steve's Instagram
Ep. #003 - Vacations and Honeymoons
This episode is all about vacations and honeymoons. Help us grow the community of love buddies: Join the Facebook Group! Find out more about Jenn and Steve at: weddedpod.com, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Jenn's Instagram, Steve's Instagram
Ep. #002 - Finding Your Vendors
In this episode Jenn and Steve talk about how to find and choose your vendors for your wedding! Help us grow the community of love buddies: Join the Facebook Group! Find out more about Jenn and Steve at: weddedpod.com, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Jenn's Instagram, Steve's Instagram
Outtakes from episode one. Help us grow the community of love buddies: Join the Facebook Group! Find out more about Jenn and Steve at: weddedpod.com, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Jenn's Instagram, Steve's Instagram
Ep. #001 - What Should You Do When You're First Engaged?
In the pilot episode of Wedded, hosts Jennifer and Steven Van Elk briefly introduce themselves and then talk about what you should do when you first get engaged. Help us grow the community of love buddies: Join the Facebook Group! Find out more about Jenn and Steve at: weddedpod.com, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Jenn's Instagram, Steve's Instagram


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My apartment is starting to cook…!
It's summer in Los Angeles and we are having a bit of a heat wave. So the Valley is 100+ degrees and it's even hot here by the beach. The desktop widget on my PowerBook says that it's currently 81 F. While that's not that bad (I used to live in Houston, Tx), it is hot for the beach. And the way my apartment sits, the sun arcs across it and it just cooks like an oven. The bad part is that it's the living room where I want to spend the evening watching TV that gets it worst, and late in the day/evening, when you want to watch… :o(!
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Instituto Internacional de Macau
Video of "Macao - A success story" (Celebrations abroad of the 20 Years of the Macao SAR)
Book launch: Nos Sa Téra, Nos Sa Génti by Stuart Braga
"Macao・Creative City of Gastronomy" work meeting convened today Macanese Cuisine Database officially launched
IIM Photo Exhibition "My Macay My Love!"
IIM at the Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) and PLPEX Exhibition
On December 14, 2020, a new book by Stuart Braga "Nos Sa Téra, Nos Sa Génti (Our Land, Our People) – Stories of the Macanese people and their homeland" was launched at the auditorium of the International Institute of Macau (IIM).
This new English book some fifty stories in six parts, about the Macanese people, their institutions, buildings, as well as achievements and disasters. The subject of the book is not on Macau History, but many stories, some of them are familiar to us, while others will surprise many readers. The author believes that while there is a variety of stories in this book, there are thousands more waiting to be told.
Stuart Braga is a well-known academic in Australia, born in Hong Kong but a member of a prominent Macanese family whose forebears came to Macau more than 300 years ago. Braga has been promoting the legacy of the Macanese community and its identity and is also author of "Making Impressions – A Portuguese Family in Macau and Hong Kong 1700-1945" and "Five Hundred Years of Macau". It is with great satisfaction that the IIM assumes once again the publication of this important book by Stuart Braga, which his works has been well accepted by researchers around the world.
On the day, during the book launch, due to the world pandemic of Covid-19, it was shown a recorded interview of Stuart Braga and a the physical presentation by João Guedes, the well-known journalist, book critic and historian in Macau.
The event was made under the preventive measures of the pandemic of Covid-19.
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Collectively digital citizens of New York, London, Hong Kong and Los Angeles show the unique characteristics of their cities.
The continuously changing landscape of workplaces and internal migration of inhabitants calls for adaptive urban planning. To help authorities cope with this evolving environment and prepare the infrastructure of cities to deal with the challenges of the future, standard census-based analysis of a city's structure can be complemented with traffic-based land use detection. Based on mobile traffic data that can be updated more frequently and automatically, this information provides a much more reflective view of the modern city.
Researchers from SENSEable City Lab at MIT and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), a world leader in communications technology and services, have carried out an unprecedented comparative analysis of city level network usage in four major global cities: London, New York, Los Angeles and Hong Kong. The project explores aggregated data on collective calls, SMS, data queries, and data traffic within and between the cities. Initial findings are being presented in a scientific paper and also made available through an intuitive web application tool, called , first presented at the New Cities Foundation Summit on 18 June 2014.
"The ubiquitous use of cellphones provides us with the opportunity to generate unprecedented data driven insights into the ways communities inhabit cities," said Professor Carlo Ratti, Director of the MIT SENSEable City Lab. "This data outlines the invisible dimensions of urban life; we believe that these findings should be shared and made accessible to anyone and everyone – from researchers to politicians to artists."
The ManyCities web application offers unique control over the data. "We wanted to let people compare the typical patterns in the area they live with those of other areas in the same or other cities," says Pierrick Thébault, designer at the MIT SENSEable City Lab and developer of the platform. "Visitors of the tool can save, share and annotate comparisons and 'explorations' so that a rich set of interpretations can allow even non-specialists to make sense of the complex data patterns."
"Ericsson's collaboration with SENSEable City Lab at MIT has enabled an increased understanding regarding how city life is reflected in mobile traffic," said Niklas Björk (Research Director, Ericsson).
"The project would like to present insights and knowledge in a transparent way so that people can learn about and comprehend the potential benefits of smart city data, information and insights. Ultimately, we would like to empower people and society to utilize the benefits of smarter cities."
Already, researchers have gleaned insights about the four urban spaces from the ManyCities application. "Our analysis reveals a universal pattern – closely following the business hours – shared by all city centers," said Sébastian Grauwin, researcher at the MIT SENSEable City Lab. "However, we can clearly differentiate the cities through the activity patterns of their residential areas. For example, people in the United States send significantly more SMS in the evening; and during Christmas week in London, the activity drops down quite significantly, but not in New York or Hong Kong."
The opens up a new possibility to see patterns never seen before, and with this knowledge we may be able to improve the lives in the networked society, by providing a more accurate picture of the city.
As mentioned, standard census-based analysis of a city's structure can be complemented with traffic-based land use detection. In the example of New York, the traffic patterns of some manufacturing areas, like western Staten Island, are more similar to residential areas than to industrial areas. As another example, the traffic pattern of southern Central Park is more similar to commercial and business areas than to recreational areas.
Respecting the individual right to privacy, no personal information has been used in the project, only aggregated, anonymized data on city district level. Furthermore, the tool shows only normalized values of the load of the network.
The research was carried out at the MIT SENSEable City Lab as part of Ericsson's Signature of Humanity project, a wider research agenda that focuses on the digital traces how humans impact the network usage across the world and unearthing knowledge that can be used not only to make a descriptive analysis of the past, but also to generate insights to make proactive actions for the future. The ManyCities application is the latest project within the Signature of Humanity.


When a relative dies, we understand the emotional pain associated with the loss of a loved one. As well as the emotional stress, there is also more to think about if the individual in question hasn't left a Will. In that case, the individual's estate has to go through probate administration.
At Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors, we are here to help with Probate matters at our York, Selby, Malton and Pickering branches. We can sensitively guide you through the process and ensure that you have one less thing to worry about. It is important that you seek legal advice on probate matters promptly so that we can act accordingly and make sure everything is taken care of.
There are a number of tax and legal issues to consider, which can mean a lot of paperwork. Having a probate solicitor on hand to issue the appropriate documents and advise of the necessary steps can not only reduce your stress but also speed up the process of handling an individual's estate. We can also advise on inheritance tax, registering the death, valuation of the estate assets and payment of debts. We often find that it is not until one goes through the probate process that they are made fully aware of an individual's complete estate.
Our fees are flexible and we can also offer fixed fee arrangements where there is only one specific aspect of the probate matter you would like us to administer.
Inheritance & Probate issues – the death of a loved one is a stressful time for everyone. Difficulties are exacerbated if probate does not go smoothly or the estate is not to be distributed in a way perceived as fair by all. We can advise and help you achieve resolution, read more here.
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You know this thing about Decoration Games?
Cute-games.com has a new cute category of games named Decoration games where you will have to use your imagination and your designer talent to decorate many things like a room, a car, a pictures, a cake and many others. In Decoration Games you can find 427 games that we've published for these kids and childrens that are interested to play Decoration Games, this game gategory have been created on 14.01.2016. These games with Decoration Games have been voted 1 times and the avarage of vote is 5.00 stars. We advice you to play the last flash game from Decoration Games, GTA Car Tuning that have been published on 24.09.2018 12:00.
Dora Yummy Cupcake its a part of Dora and Diego Games category and until now its played 1209 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
Princess Favorite Color its a part of Princess Games category and until now its played 634 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
Princess Elsa Afternoon its a part of Princess Games category and until now its played 592 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
Princess Office Design its a part of Princess Games category and until now its played 503 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
Elsa and Jack Wedding Invitation its a part of Frozen Games category and until now its played 471 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
Princesses Different Style Wedding its a part of Princess Games category and until now its played 576 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
Sisters Cakes Battle its a part of Girl Games category and until now its played 531 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
Superhero Princesses Nails Salon its a part of Barbie Games category and until now its played 509 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
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Barbie Family Winter Trip its a part of Barbie Games category and until now its played 501 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
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Merida Tote Bags Workshop its a part of Merida Games category and until now its played 488 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
Ice Princess Doll House its a part of Frozen Games category and until now its played 455 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
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Tattoo Party its a part of Girl Games category and until now its played 489 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
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Do You Wanna Build a Snowman its a part of Girl Games category and until now its played 468 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
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Create Your Baby Stroller its a part of Girl Games category and until now its played 480 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
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Crazy Mommy Mermaid Story its a part of Girl Games category and until now its played 463 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
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Design Anna Wedding Ring its a part of Frozen Games category and until now its played 416 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
Colorful Cotton Candy its a part of Cooking Games category and until now its played 469 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
Christmas Preparations its a part of Frozen Games category and until now its played 378 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
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Princesses Christmas Glittery Ball its a part of Frozen Games category and until now its played 448 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
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Frozen Christmas Eve its a part of Frozen Games category and until now its played 464 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
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Candy Land Dreams its a part of Girl Games category and until now its played 376 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
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Xmas Shopping Window its a part of Girl Games category and until now its played 436 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
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Christmas with Baby Barbie its a part of Barbie Games category and until now its played 498 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
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Elsa Cake Decoration its a part of Frozen Games category and until now its played 613 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
Crystal Xmas Home Deco its a part of Girl Games category and until now its played 380 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
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Girls Play Christmas Party its a part of Girl Games category and until now its played 469 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
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Barbie and Ken Christmas its a part of Barbie Games category and until now its played 579 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
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Barbie is Having a Baby its a part of Barbie Games category and until now its played 504 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
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Barbie Fashion Blogger its a part of Barbie Games category and until now its played 445 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
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Baby Elsa School Decorate its a part of Frozen Games category and until now its played 445 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
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Girls Fix It Gwen Dream Car its a part of Girl Games category and until now its played 471 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
Winter Warming Tips for Princesses its a part of Frozen Games category and until now its played 568 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
Victoria Room Deco Pinterest Story its a part of Girl Games category and until now its played 346 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
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Kawaii Wedding Cake its a part of Decoration Games category and until now its played 436 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
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Boho Winter with Princesses its a part of Princess Games category and until now its played 463 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
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Fruit Chocolate Cake Cooking its a part of Cooking Games category and until now its played 617 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
Barbie Cozy Fall Scents its a part of Barbie Games category and until now its played 579 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
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Princesses Statement Hills Obsession its a part of Princess Games category and until now its played 540 times. Try it now on Cute-Games.com!
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Wilfrid Cédilot, né le  à Saint-Philippe et mort le  à Montréal, est un cultivateur et homme politique québécois.

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De 1916 à 1923, il est député de La Prairie à l'Assemblée législative du Québec.

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 Notice biographique sur le site de l'Assemblée nationale

Député du Parti libéral du Québec à l'Assemblée nationale

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Montserrat 2013 Public Holidays Announced
Source: Government of Montserrat (Brades)
Most recent follow-up news item: December 15, 2016
Montserrat's Office of the Deputy Governor has announced its annual list of non-working public holidays, and in lieu public holidays in Montserrat for the calendar year 2013.
As per the aforementioned "Montserrat Proclamation, 2013 S. R.O. 26 of 2013", published by the Montserrat Cabinet Secretary at the Office of the Legislature, Farara Plaza, Brades, earlier today, the Governor of Montserrat "on the advice of the Cabinet do[es] hereby declare the following days to be reserved and kept as public holidays in Montserrat".
The list of non-working public holidays in Montserrat for the calendar year 2012 was partially released (2011-12-20), then finalized (2012-03-14), but later amended (2012-05-21 and 2012-12-20).
Below are links to the news stories referred to in the above "Montserrat 2013 Public Holidays Announced" news story, as well as links to subsequents news stories which refer to the present news story.
Montserrat public holidays news and updates
Montserrat public holidays for 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
2016-12-15: Montserrat Public Holiday December 31
2015-12-21: Montserrat 2016 Public Holidays Announced
2012-12-20: Montserrat 2012 Public Holidays Amended
2012-05-21: Montserrat Jubilee Public Holiday June 18
2011-12-20: Montserrat 2011-2012 Year-End Public Holidays Clarification


Come, Tell Me How You Live is a short book of autobiography and travel literature by crime writer Agatha Christie. It is one of only two books she wrote and had published under both of her married names of "Christie" and "Mallowan" (the other being Star Over Bethlehem and other stories) and was first published in the UK in November 1946 by William Collins and Sons and in the same year in the US by Dodd, Mead and Company. The UK edition retailed for ten shillings and sixpence (10/6) and the US edition at $3.00.
The book's title, a quote from verse three of the White Knight's poem, Haddocks' Eyes from chapter eight of Through the Looking-Glass (1871) by Lewis Carroll, is also word play on the word "Tell", used to describe an archaeological mound or site.
Christie first thought of writing the book in 1938 and wrote to her literary agent, Edmund Cork, in July of that year, suggesting the project and telling him that it would be "not at all serious or archaeological". In the event, she wrote the book during the Second World War after her husband, Max Mallowan, had been posted to Egypt with the British Council in February 1942 and she was living alone in London. She occupied her hours by working in a hospital dispensary, using the knowledge she had gained doing the same job in the First World War working two full days, three half-days and alternate Saturday mornings and, "The rest of the time, I wrote."
She added, "It is only now that I fully realise, looking back over my wartime output, that I produced an incredible amount of stuff over those years." One of those books was Come, Tell Me How You Live. She wrote this book "out of nostalgia" feeling badly the separation from Max and wanting to recapture the "poignant remembrance of our days in Arpachiyah and Syria." She admitted herself that it was "light-hearted and frivolous" but that it was an accurate reflection of the time and events that the book portrays. Christie finished the book in June 1945, one month after a delighted reunion with her husband and passed it round for comment and opinion about the suitability for publication. Supportive of the work was Stephen Glanville (who had previously assisted with the play Akhnaton and pushed Christie into writing Death Comes as the End), Edmund Cork and Max himself to who it was given as a homecoming present. Less enthusiastic was Sidney Smith, Keeper of the Department of Egyptian and Assyrian Antiquities at the British Museum. He was a family friend and cautioned her that, "while the whole thing is thoroughly enjoyable reading, I am not quite sure that you would be wise to print it at all."
Another party who was unenthusiastic about the book was her publisher, William Collins and Sons, who were "suspicious and disapproving" but "the book was a success, and I think they then regretted that paper was so short."
Christie's chronology is concatenated and somewhat confused in the book from the actual events of the 1930s although she never specifies any year. In the last two months of 1934, Christie joined Max and a young architect Robin Macartney (called Mac in the book) on a surveying expedition in Syria. Mallowan's previous expedition and the first he commanded had been in Arpachiyah, north-east of Ninevah in Iraq in 1933 but that country had become too dangerous, hence the move. In describing the departure from Victoria Station, Christie names her daughter Rosalind as being fourteen when she was in fact one year older. Robin Macartney was a talented though shy draughtsman who later drew the dustjackets for four of Christie's 1930's UK editions (Murder in Mesopotamia, Murder in the Mews, Death on the Nile and Appointment with Death). She also wrote how she unsuccessfully tried to make herself like cigarettes by smoking two a day for six months. Max also tried to introduce her to various wines, but acknowledged defeat, so had the battle of obtaining water for her in restaurants.
The book then gives the impression that only one season was exclusively conducted at Chagar Bazar whereas the Mallowans were there for two years (1935–36). The narrative then further complicates matters by stating that other members joined these first expeditions such as Colonel Burn (referred to as "the Colonel" in the book) and Louis Osman (called "Bumps" after his own description of the Tells). In reality these two members and others joined the expedition in the spring of 1937 when the team extended their efforts to excavating not just at Chagar Bazar but also Tell Brak. The chronology then reverts to being correct when the Mallowans finish at these sites and move for a short period of time to the Balikh Valley in 1938. In 1939 the international situation was deemed to be too dangerous to continue and the Mallowans did not recommence their archaeological work until 1947 with another surveying expedition, this time returning to Iraq.
Christie described the book in her own foreword as, "small beer – a very little book, full of everyday doings and happenings". There is little effort made to educate the reader in the ancient history of the places that are being excavated or in the methods of archaeology itself. Instead she paints a vivid picture of the human side of their expeditions and the personalities, both European and Asiatic, involved. The latter, in particular, are presented in a very sympathetic manner. Christie's infectious enthusiasm for the region, its peoples and the life they led while working there comes through in the work in a way which led Jacquetta Hawkes (who worked with the Mallowans in Nimrud in the 1950s) to describe the book in a foreword to the 1983 Bodley Head edition as "a pure pleasure to read". In her 2007 biography of Christie, Laura Thompson writes that the book, "is written to please one person, at least: her husband. It has a slightly manic style, as different as can be from that of her fiction, although in its way the book is equally artful".
Elizabeth Monroe in the 24 November 1946 issue of The Observer opined that, "For all its flippancy the book is a contribution to literature on the Middle East. For it contains nostalgic descriptions of the profusion of mounds that mark bygone lives, and of the silence that surrounds them now, and of the flowers that cover them if you arrive on the right morning in the spring."
A review by "H.J.F." in The Guardian's issue of 22 November 1946 stated that the idea of writing the book was, "characteristically bright" and concluded, "The reader need not expect to find anything here about the famous Mallowan excavations which have done so much to fill out the heretofore thin web of the story of the origins of cultivation. That is to be sought in learned journals, and Agatha Christie's part therein is no small one. We wonder how many of the people who enjoy her books think of their being written, as often as not, in the desert amid mounds of forgotten cities in a region that was once full of life."
John Lanchester described the book as "a serious contender for the least revealing autobiographical book ever written, strongly rivalled by her Autobiography, which does at least contain some factual details from her childhood."
As well as a foreword and a short epilogue (dated spring 1944), Christie provides a poem A-sitting on a Tell which mimics the White Knight's poem, Haddocks' Eyes (See Explanation of the book's title above). Christie references this allusion by way of a printed apology to Carroll. The line "Come, tell me how you live!" is also quoted by the character of Jane Harding in Book III, Chapter I(i) of Giant's Bread, her 1930 novel published under the pseudonym of Mary Westmacott.
The photographs contained in later editions are different from those in the 1946 first edition. The latter contains only photographs of the sites of the digs, the workers and the local population. Later editions included photographs of Christie, Mallowan and some other individuals named in the book.
^ Christie. An Autobiography. (p. 489).
^ Christie. An Autobiography. (p. 509).
^ Christie. An Autobiography. (p. 500).
^ Christie. An Autobiography. (p. 501).
^ Lanchester, John (20 December 2018). "The Case of Agatha Christie". London Review of Books (Vol.40 No.24). Retrieved 19 February 2019.


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The wait is finally over, and Dig premieres tomorrow, March 5, on USA Network!
FanBolt was able to visit the set in Albuquerque last December and check out filming and chat with the cast. During a break from filming, we sat down with series star Jason Issacs to chat about his previous roles, the future of TV and of course, Dig.
Issacs is recognizable to so many fans as the bad guy you loved to hate, whether it was Malfoy in Harry Potter or Tavington in The Patriot, however, in Dig, he's the hero. We asked him how this role compared to those other roles that fans know him best from.
In Dig, Issacs character, Peter Connelly, is a FBI guy. He's focused on fighting groups, movements and agendas that Issacs feels none of us would agree with.
Traditionally, with detective stories, the audience will learn things as the detective, but that won't be the case with Dig, which Issacs points out is very rare.
Dig's style of storytelling is very rare on television, and the series itself is very different and unique for USA Network. While we chatted about this, the topic of the evolving landscape of television came up. Viewers want things in a shorter amount of time, and what will that ultimately mean for TV as we know it today? Less episodes? More epic series? More on-demand programming?
We certainly don't, and we don't know too many people that do. However, the future of television could, and should be, a whole other article on its own.
What we really like about Dig is that it's a series that takes chances, it isn't the type of programming that we're used to, especially from USA Network. It really does feel more like a movie than it does a television series, and we hope that the future of television and cable will really encourage more programming like this. Dig has an incredible cast and creative team behind it, we loved the pilot, and we can't wait to see what you guys think after the premiere tomorrow night!
Be sure to catch the premiere of Dig on USA Network on March 5 at 10pm ET/PT! And keep checking back this week for more of our Dig interviews!


If you feel like you're in a fitness rut, or you're getting bored from doing the same ol' workout routine each week, it's time to throw your stale workouts out the window!
But the real WOW factor behind tempo training is its ability to reverse the declining ability of our cells to create energy. A recent study conducted by Mayo Clinic found that in a group of older volunteers, pace training boosted the ability of the mitochondria within cells to generate energy by 69%.
This is important, because as you age, your mitochondrial activity declines, which can diminish the size and ability of your muscles to burn excess blood sugar… putting you at risk for diabetes. But, this study found that after three months of interval training, participants experienced the mitochondria functions found in young people.
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Washington's Department of Natural Resources has issued an emergency order blocking rock mining near a huge landslide. The slide last month took out two homes and blocked Highway 410 west of Yakima. The agency acted after it heard that a mining company planned to resume business.


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ScottMadden Hires New Partner Mark J. Fronmuller
ScottMadden, Inc., a general management consulting firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Mark J. Fronmuller as partner. Mr. Fronmuller brings with him nearly 30 years of experience in IT, Smart Grid, oil and gas, and electric and global utilities. He has seven years of expatriate experience in Venezuela, Spain, and the United Kingdom, where he led performance improvement and technology projects in the utility and energy industries.
"Mark joins us with considerable energy experience. Over the past few years, he has been heavily involved in Smart Grid and related activities. He will be a key resource in our grid modernization and utility of the future work," said Brad Kitchens, president and CEO of ScottMadden.
Prior to joining ScottMadden, Mr. Fronmuller served as president of Elster Solutions; executive vice president of global utilities for SAIC Energy, Environment, and Infrastructure; global account executive, utility industry practice leader, and vice president for Capgemini; and partner for Ernst & Young. Mr. Fronmuller earned an M.B.A. in quantitative management science and a B.A. in mathematics and Spanish from Saint Louis University.
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ScottMadden is the management consulting firm that does what it takes to get it done right. Our practice areas include Energy, Clean Tech & Sustainability, and Corporate & Shared Services. We deliver a broad array of consulting services ranging from strategic planning through implementation across many industries, business units, and functions. To learn more, visitwww.scottmadden.com| Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn
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Introducing Wolfgang IP. A newly formed division focused on incubating ideas, products and properties that create positive impact and make lives better and the world better.
We see ourselves as creative problem solvers. In the traditional agency role, our focus is solving brand and marketing problems. But in the new world, the best solution may be a better product, so we expanded the playground for our creativity.
With offices in LA, NYC and access to a global team of specialists, we have the ability to support an entire product development program. From research and strategy to initial sketches and first prototypes, all the way to branding and advertising.
At Wolfgang, we believe in the power of "Uncommon Sense". It guides our process and forces us to search for answers in places others might not think to look. Our approach is grounded in data but guided by humanity. It embraces the complex but favors ruthless distillation. That usually leads us to uncommon solutions.
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A new feature that I thought was a nice way to introduce not just our readers, but also fellow site writers to some films we love, admire and think worthy of checking out.
It won't be any sort of review or recap of what the film is about, but just a simple, single shot from the film itself that the individual writer considers an worthy and interesting glimpse of the film.
To start off "4 Shots From 4 Films" here's the first 4 shots. Moving forward it will be just 4 screenshots and the title of the film they belong to.
This entry was posted in 4 Shots From 4 Films, Film and tagged 4 Shots From 4 Films, Benjamin Rocher, Jean-Pierre Martins, Kwaidan, La Horde, Masaki Kobayashi, Max Von Sydow, Minority Report, Samantha Morton, Steven Spielberg, The Exorcist, Tom Cruise, William Friedkin, Yannick Dahan. Bookmark the permalink.


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"QUIET ON THE SET". The Silencers are designed to drastically reduce the volume of acoustic drums, so you can practice at almost any time. The rubber pads simply lay on the drum heads to greatly reduce the sound without loss of feel.


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Q: How to fake C++-style "auto" type deduction with IntelliJ? In some applications in Java, I am missing the "auto" keyword from C++. Don't get me wrong, this is absolutely not a discussion about language philosophies or programming practices.
If, for example I have a Map of Maps, and I want to have the associated entryset, the code looks like this:
Map<String, Map<String, VeryLongClassNameGetsEvenLongerAndLonger>> map = new HashMap<>();

Set<Map.Entry<String, Map<String, VeryLongClassNameGetsEvenLongerAndLonger>>> entryset = map.entrySet();

Now the type the variable "entryset" is very awkward to type out and to get right. In C++, I would use auto here. That does not exist in Java, so I use the next best thing that is offered by the IntelliJ IDE. I type
Integer entryset = map.entrySet();

This is obviously incorrect, but this prompts IntelliJ to suggest to me:
Change variable 'entryset' type to 'Set<Map.Entry<String, Map<String, VeryLongClassNameGetsEvenLongerAndLonger>>>

So I just hit Alt-Enter and it is autocorrected.
However, I am wondering: can I do that without going through the correction-feature? Something like an "autocomplete type"-Hotkey, or a /auto/ pragma, or something?

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*You can type an expression and .var after it, then press Tab, it will create a variable declaration

*You can write an expression and press Ctrl+Alt+V (by default), the expression will be extracted to a new variable.

*If you like C#/Scala/Kotlin style declarations with var and val keywords, you might find useful Varsity plugin.
It lets you write variable declarations in the following way:
var entrySet = map.entrySet();

Then you hit Enter and it becomes
Set<Map.Entry<TheKeyType, TheValueType>> entrySet = map.entrySet();

A: Leave the type out.  Intellij will suggest creating a local variable, and will infer from the return type. E.g. type...
entryset = map.entrySet();

entryset will now be in red, signifying an error.
Then ALT+ENTER, which should display a small menu with Create Local Variable as an option.

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Hikers on the summit of Mauna Kea look over to Mauna Loa, Hawaii Island: Graphic from Photo by Donnie MacGowan
Astronomical Observatories on Mauna Kea, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan
Looking from the Saddle Road to Mauna Kea, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan
DIGEST: From Kona take Highway 190 to Highway 200 in 45 minutes of driving. Saddle Road, which cuts between the "saddle" of Mauna Loa on the south and Mauna Kea to the north, passes through ranch lands and the Pohakuloa Military Training Facility, for another 45 minutes, to the turn for Mauna Kea Access Road (John Burns Way). Nearby, Kipuka Huluhulu, or "shaggy hill", is a 20 minute hike to the top and back. From here it is a 30 minute drive to the Mauna Kea Visitor Information Center. The small village is home to scientists and astronomers that work in the observatories and an amazing place to learn what their research tells us about our universe. Returning to Hwy 200, drive 45 minutes to the amazing Kaumana Cave lava tube, a short hike and a wonderful exploration. A further 30 minutes down Hwy 200 brings one to the outskirts of Hilo and fabulous Rainbow Falls. Continuing into downtown Hilo there there are shops, restaurants, fine museums, gorgeous waterfront beach parks and a fabulous Farmers Market. From Hilo, it is approximately three hours to return to Kailua Kona over Hwy 200; alternately one can take the faster though less scenic Hwy 19 to Waimea and then Hwy 190 into Kailua Kona, about a 2 1/2 hour drive.
Ahu'ena Heiau, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan
Centuries ago the inhabitants of this region built a series of sacred temples, or heiau, along the Kona Coast which were originally used for the purpose of sacrificing human beings to their war god, Kuka'ilimoku. This particular archeological site is called Ahu'ena Heiau, which in Hawai'ian means "hill of Fire".
Sacred carved images at Ahu'ena Heiau, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan
Built originally in the 15th century and rededicated by Kamehameha the Great in the early 1800s as the main temple of his capital, the current structures seen at Ahu'ena Heiau were re-built in 1975 under the auspices of the Bishop Museum with financial help from the Hotel King Kamehameha and are constructed to 1/3 the original scale. There are restrooms and showers located on the pier near the beach. Adjacent Old Kailua Town is a treasure of shops, restaurants and aloha. More detailed information is available about Ahu'ena Heiau, Kamakahonu Beach and Old Kailua Town, historic Mokuaikaua Church and Hulihe'e Palace; a walking tour of Kailua Kona is available here.
Saddle Road at Kipuka Pu'u Huluhulu, Hawaii Island: Graphic from Photo by Donnie MacGowan
Saddle Road takes off into the sky at Wai'iki Ranch, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan
Looking from Saddle Road to Hualalai Volcano, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan
Mauna Loa from Kipuka Pu'u Huluhulu, Hawaii: Graphic from Photo by Donald B MacGowan
Looking from the Saddle Road to Kohala Mountain, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B MacGowan
Along its entire 53 mile length between the turn-off from the highway just 6 miles west of Waimea and where it meets Hawaii Belt Road just north of Hilo, there is no gas and there are no services available; plan accordingly. Some food, water and restrooms may be available at the Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station which is a 30 minute drive up a side road off the Saddle Road about half way. More information about the Saddle Road is available here.
Hualalai Volcano from Saddle Road, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan
Morning light on Kipuka Pu'u Huluhulu, Saddle Road, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan
Owing to the encapsulated nature of the kipuka, bird watching here is particularly fabulous; the Ā'akepa, Nene and the Ā'akiapola Ā'au, as well as the Kalij pheasants, pueo, i'o and turkeys are among the rare, endangered or just plain beautiful birds you will see here. The numerous roads and trails through the hundreds of square miles of adjacent lava flows makes for interesting, if hot and dry, mountain biking and hiking. More information about Kipuka Huluhulu is available here.
The rare, endangered and exotically beautiful Silver Sword plant grows along a nature trail behind the Mauna Kea Visitor's Center: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan
The Visitor Information Station is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. During the day there are interactive computer exhibits about Mauna Kea, the observatories and astronomical research, plus there are video presentations and nature trails to hike. Many evenings after dark National Park personnel and astronomers put on public programs and discuss what the latest astronomical findings tell us about the nature of our universe. The souvenir shop has some food items, including hot chocolate, coffee and hot soup, for sale. More about exploring the Visitor's Center and the summit of Mauna Kea is available here.
Pu'u Weiku Summit Heaiau and Astronomical Observatories, Mauna Kea Summit, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan
From Mauna Kea Summit to Mauna Loa, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan
The summit of Mauna Kea is truly an amazing place. Beautiful, awe-inspiring, 360 degree views of the entire Big Island, the summit is also culturally and religiously important to the native Hawai'ians and is home to several, world-class astronomical observatories and their support buildings. Because of the extremity of the altitude and the poor quality of the road above the Visitor's Center, it is advised that extreme caution be exercised in deciding to visit Mauna Kea's Summit. From the road's end very near the summit, a short, 10 minute trail leads up Pu'u Weiku cinder cone to the actual mountain top and a Hawaiian religious shrine. Also near the summit is the 1-mile hike to Lake Waiau, the 7th highest lake in the US, as well as numerous archeological sites. Moving at altitude is strenuous, so conserve energy. Do not over-tax yourself, be sure to drink plenty of fluids and protect yourself from the sun, wind and cold. Leave the summit area and return to the paved road long before you are tired. More very important details about visiting the summit of Mauna Kea are available here. Some ruminations on the Hawaiian Snow Goddess, Poliahu, and personal reflections about the summit of Mauna Kea can be found here.
Looking Kaumana Cave, on the outskirts of Hilo Town, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan
Parking for the caves is located across the highway from the park; extreme care should be taken when crossing he road. Public restrooms, water and picnic tables are available at the park. As you approach Hilo from Kaumana Caves, Hwy 200 becomes variously called Kaumana Drive, then Waianuenue Avenue. More about Kaumana Cave is available here.
Leg 7) Take Hwy 200 into Hilo Town. At the intersection of Kaumana Drive (Hwy 200) and Lele Street, turn left and go 1 block to Waianuenue Ave; go left on Waianuenue a short distance to the entrance to Rainbow Falls and Wailuku River Park
Rainbow Falls, Hilo Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan
Restrooms are by the parking lot and a souvenir shop is located across the street. For more information on Rainbow Falls and the Wailuku River Park, please go here.
Leg 8) Take on right on waianuenue Ave exiting Rainbow Falls and follow it into downtown Hilo Town.
Hilo's east side is famous for it's numerous, lovely, if tiny, beach parks, Leiiwi Beach, Hilo Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan
Liliuokalani Gardens, Hilo Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan
More laid back and sleepier than bustling Kailua Kona, Hilo is the largest town on the island, and the county seat. The Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii, Tsunami Museum, Lyman House Missionary Museum and the Panaewa Rainforest Zoo are all wonderful places to learn about various aspects of Hawaii. There are numerous shopping districts, two large malls and the Historic Old Hilo downtown shops to browse through, a variety of sprawling green parks, a fabulous tropical arboretum right downtown and a mile-long black-sand beach fronting the bay to explore. Hilo's Farmer's Market is a "must see" for any visitor who is spending time on this side of the island. A more complete tour of Hilo Town is available here; a darker vision of Hilo is available here.
Leg 9) Take Highway 19 north out of Hilo along the Hamakua Coast to Waimea. At Waimea, get on Highway 190 and follow it west to Kailua Kona.
Looking toward Waimea from the Waikoloa Road, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B MacGowan
This return route is safer and easier to drive in the afternoon and at night, and routes you through fabulous, scenic Waimea Town, where there are interesting shops, fabulous restaurants and gasoline available late into the night. More about Waimea can be found here.
Mauna Kea Full Moon, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B MacGowan
Hualalai Sunset on Highway 190, Mauna Loa-Mauna Kea Saddle area, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan
Kamehameha Statue, Wailoa Park, Hilo Hawaii: Graphic from Photo by Donnie MacGowan
Exploring Hawaii's Saddle Road: Kipuka Pu'u Huluhulu Nature Trails and Kipuka Aina Hou Nene Sanctuary
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Kipuka Pu'u Huluhulu Nature Trails and Kipuka Aina Hou Nene Sanctuary
Frequently described as simultaneously the most noticeable and the most overlooked landmark along the Saddle Road, Kipuka Pu'u Huluhulu rises more than 200 feet out of the surrounding lava flows at the summit of the Saddle Road. Kipuka Pu'u Huluhulu is famous for the number and variety of rare and endangered Hawaiian plants and birds that inhabit it.
Kipuka Huluhulu is located at the intersection of Highway 200, the Saddle Road, and the Mauna Kea Access Road, John Burns Way, at mile marker 28. Early morning, when the birds are active and the sun shines on a slant (making views more dramatic and the birds easier to spot) is the best tome to visit the Kipuka.
Mauna Kea from Kipuka Pu'u Huluhulu, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B MacGowan
Kipuka are small stands of grassland and forest that have become isolated by lava flows through time. As tiny island in the greater landscape, they can become become biologically cut-off from the rest of the ecosystem. Species can rapidly mutate, adapting to the special conditions in the kipuka, very, very rapidly and biologists have found new subspecies of insects and plant in kipuka that have only been isolated half a millennium, or so. The 38 acre Kipuka Huluhulu, which was deforested by cattle over-grazing and isolated by the 1843 and 1935 lava flows, represents a window view of what the Koa forest here may have looked like.
The trail to the top of Kipuka Pu'u Huluhulu, off the Saddle Road, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan
It's name meaning "furry hill", this forested cinder cone has three main trails winding up through rare native koa trees, and other rare and endangered flora, to breathtaking 360° views of Hualalai, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa at the top. Here you can also wander a meadow of native Hawaiian plants recently reintroduced in this protected habitat. By whatever trail, the summit of Kipuka Pu'u Huluhulu is only about 25 minutes walk from the car.
Mauna Kea from Kipuka Pu'u Huluhulu, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan
Owing to the encapsulated nature of the kipuka, bird watching here is particularly fabulous; the Ā'akepa, Nene and the Ā'akiapola Ā'au, as well as the Kalij pheasants, pueo, i'o and turkeys are among the rare, endangered or just plain beautiful birds you will see here. The numerous roads and trails through the hundreds of square miles of the adjacent Humu'ula area. lava flows makes for interesting, if hot and dry, mountain biking and hiking.
Remember that is is a protected wildlife area and that the fences are there to keep destructive wild goats and feral pigs from coming in and damaging the delicate ecosystem. Please do not fail to close all gates behind you as you enter and exit. Parking and a unisex pit toilet are the only amenities available at Kipuka Pu'u Huluhulu.
Hualalai and the Saddle Road from Kipuka Pu'u Huluhulu in the Early Morning Light, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan
Kipuka Pu'u Huluhulu from Mauna Kea Access Road, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan
The Heart of Paniolo Country on the Big Island of Hawaii: Scenic, Historic Waimea
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Waimea is the gateway to exploring the mountain country of Hawaii Island, especially Mauna Kea: Graphic from Photo by Donnie MacGowan
Waimea Town
Waimea from the Waikoloa Road, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B MacGowan
Snuggled deeply between Mauna Kea Volcano and Kohala Mountain, sometimes startlingly sunny, sometimes shrouded in mist, Waimea is the heart of "Paniolo", or Hawai'ian Cowboy Country. It was here that John Parker established the first commercial cattle venture in Hawaii, Parker Ranch, around 1816. Few mainlanders realize that three generations of Paniolo, Hawaiian cowboys, lived, worked and died in Hawaii before white men ever drove cattle into Wyoming or Montana. The sport of rodeo is older here than almost anywhere else in the US.
Downtown Waimea, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan
Sometimes confusing to visitors is the fact that Waimea/Kamuela has two names; "Kamuela" is the Hawai'ian word for the name "Samuel", named after Samuel Spencer. "Waimea" is the name of the ancient Hawai'ian village that was located here in pre-contact times. Picturesquely, "Waimea" in Hawai'ian means "slop" or "muddy", which reflects the native Hawai'ian's poor opinion of this rainy, cold region. The post office steadfastly refers to it as "Kamuela" so as not to be confused with the two other "Waimeas" in the state.
Sunrise on Mauna Loa and the Saddle Road, just out of Waimea Hawaii: Photo by Donald B MacGowan
Waimea is in the middle of some of the most incredible scenery in the world, and the intersection of many of the best scenic drives on the island. Midway on Highway 19 between Kailua Kona and Hilo, or Kailua Kona and Waipi'o Canyon, simply touring between Kona and Hilo through Waimea is a wonderful trip. Climbing up through dryland forest to the upland lava flows and rolling grasslands of the Kohala-Mauna Kea Saddle , the road swoops down again through eucalyptus forests to tropical jungle canyons and the feral sugar cane fields of the Hamakua Coast.
Observatories on the Summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B MacGowan
Waimea also serves as the gateway to adventures o Hawaii's highest peak, the tallest mountain on earth, Mauna Kea, as well as the incomparably grand Mauna Kea-Mauna Loa saddle area, via the Saddle Road (Highway 200). You can learn more about the Saddle Road here, and exploring Mauna Kea, here.
Through the ironwood forests on the Kohala Mountain Road, near Waimea Hawaii: Photo by Donald B MacGowan
The fabulous north Kohala Coast can be reached from Waimea via the Kohala Mountain Road (Highway 250), an incredibly beautiful drive through upland meadow and forest to the old-time Hawaii town and artist community at Hawi. Can learn more about the Kohala Mountain Road here.
Along Church Row in Waimea, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan
Waimea offers some of the finest shopping, restaurants and the most modern hospital on the island. Although it seems a little rough and tumble, and jeans and flannel shirts appear to be the uniform, Waimea is actually a very sophisticated town. Peruse the list below for a taste of what Paniolo Country, Waimea, has to offer the visitor.
Cows along the Kohala Mountain Road near Waimea, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan
Paniolo Country: The cattle industry on Hawaii began on February 22, 1793, at Kealakekua, when British Navigator George Vancouver presented a gift of cows to King Kamehameha. With no training or knowledge of how to handle them, the cows were allowed to roam free and soon turned wild.
Shortly after horses were brought to Hawaii in 1804, Kamehameha recruited California Vaquero Joachin Armas to help contain the wild cattle and train local cowboys. Over the years, more Spanish mission vaqueros came to work for the burgeoning Hawaiian cattle industry. The Hawai'ians called the vaqueros "paniolos" a corruption of the Spanish word "Espańola"; which today remains the island word for "cowboy".
Old Waimea Town, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan
In the late 1800s, piers and docks began to be built at various shipping spots around the island and the cows were unceremoniously chased into the ocean, lashed by their horns to longboats, then rowed out only to be unceremoniously hoisted by crane onto the deck of the waiting ships.
Ranch culture by its nature is fairly isolated. As such, this allowed the Paniolos to preserve many Hawaiian traditions through the turbulent nineteenth century, such as the art of Hula and the Hawaiian Language, which the missionaries actively tried to eradicate. You can learn more about the Paniolos and the Hawaii cattle industry here.
Waimea Town from Kohala Mountain Road, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan
Parker Ranch, Historic Homes and Gardens: The Parker Ranch is the largest cattle ranch in America under single family ownership and with almost 200 years of history, it is one of the oldest. In 1809, the 19-year old John Parker jumped ship on the Island of Hawai'i. Coming to the attention of King Kamehameha the Great, Parker was trusted with helping the King bring the Kingdom of Hawai'i into modern times.
John Parker was also given the task of shooting many of the wild cattle which rampaged and pillaged the countryside. Parker taught the natives how to render the meat into salt beef which was then sold to the passing whaling and merchant ships and soon became Hawai'i's number one export. John Parker was given an initial grant of 2 acres land by the King. When he married Princess Kipikane in 1816, Kamehameha the Great's granddaughter, she was granted some 640 acres…this is how the Parker Ranch began.
West Waimea from Mauna Kea Summit, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan
There is some irony here, as the Hawaiians considered the land around Waimea nearly worthless—cold and rainy, it was no good for producing traditional Hawai'ian food crops and uncomfortable for living in traditional Hawai'ian homes. However, Parker saw it was perfect for raising cattle. He kept buying and adding land to his holdings until today; the ranch he started covers nearly 10% of the Island's landmass, a whopping 150,000 acres.
This cinder cone was used by Marines in training for the battle for Iwo Jima, outside Waimea, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B MacGowan
In addition to its importance in beginning and fostering the ranching industry on the Island of Hawai'i, Parker Ranch was also important to Hawaii's contribution to the war effort during the Second World War. During the years 1943-1945 more than 50,000 marines of the 2nd and 5th Marine Divisions, Navy sailors and Army soldiers used Camp Tarawa, located entirely on the Parker Ranch, for rest and recuperation from the historic assault on Tarawa, as well as training for the assaults on Iwo Jima, Leyte and Guam and the occupation of Kyushu. Tours of Parker Ranch, and the historic Parker Ranch House and gardens, are an interesting addition to your Hawaiian vacation.
Waimea Nature Park Green House sells plants, cuttings and seedx of native Hawiian plants: Photo by Donnie MacGowan
Waimea Nature Park: Tucked away on the outskirts of Waimea, out of the way of noise and traffic, is an interesting, if small, gem of a park. The Waimea Nature Park, maintained by the Waimea Outdoor Circle, is a lovely expanse of lawns and gardens, walking trails and a plant nursery. A wonderful place to have a picnic lunch, walk the dog or stretch the legs, Waimea Nature Park also hosts sales to the public of plant saplings and cuttings.
Waimea Park in Downtown Waimea, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan
Waimea Park: With picnic tables and shelters, pit barbecues, water, restrooms, a large children's playground and ball fields, the Waimea Park in the center of town is a great place to stop, have a bite to eat and stretch the legs in the middle of the long drive across the middle of the Big Island.
Waimea Restaurant Row: This is one of the primary commercial centers of Waimea which is not located in the Parker Ranch Center or Waimea Center. Most of the town's fine dining establishments as well as the more colorful, but less upscale, cafes are located along this stretch of roadway.
Inside the Isaacs Art Center, Waimea Hawaii: Photo by Donald B MacGowan
Isaacs Art Center: The Isaacs Art Center is a fine art museum and gallery with a smallish permanent collection, but which also regularly features many fine temporary exhibits and traveling art shows. A really fine establishment, the gallery, run by Kamehameha Schools, is something of a surprise to find in the roughish "cowboy country" of upcountry Waimea.
Waimea Center: One of the two principle centers of commercial activity in the center of town, Waimea Center has a large-chain food store, a pharmacy, numerous restaurants, gift and boutique shops, fast food restaurants and public restrooms.
Statue of famed Paniolo Ikua Purdy at Parker Ranch Center, Waimea Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan
Parker Ranch Center: The other principle shopping-center in Waimea, Parker Ranch Center has a large-chain food store, pharmacy, banks, the Kamuela Post Office, a food court, numerous restaurants, gift and boutique shops and public restrooms. In addition, a small museum about Parker Ranch is located here; this is where tours of the Ranch may be booked and boarded.
Boot Sculpture at Waimea Center, Hawaii: Graphic from Photo by Donnie MacGowan
Looking toward Waimea from Kohala Mountain Road, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan
Welcome to Waimea, Hawaii: Graphic from Photo by Donnie MacGowan
Exploring Kaumana Cave, Just Outside Hilo Along the Saddle Road on the Big Island of Hawaii
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Looking Out of Kaumana Cave: Graphic from Photo by Donald B. MacGowan
Kaumana Cave
Kaumana Caves Couny Park, Hilo Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan
A skylight opening in the 25-mile long Kaumana Cave is located at this county park, just west of the 4-mile marker on the Hilo side of the Saddle Road (Hwy 200 or Waianuenue Avenue). Concrete stairs take you down through the fern, philodendron and rain forest jungle to the floor of the cave at the bottom of a collapse pit, which also forms two entrances to the cave. Even the casual visitor will be fascinated exploring the openings to these caves, which are cool and welcoming during hot weather, and dry (or "drier" at least) when rain pours in Hilo.
Staiway into Kaumana Caves, Hilo Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan
The lava tube was created by a flow from Mauna Loa in 1881 that threatened the city of Hilo. History has it that Princess Ruth Ke`elikolani camped directly in front of the advancing lava flow and stood praying, beseeching the goddess Pele to spare the city. The flow stopped a scant 2 km from the city, so it would appear that her prayers were answered.
Looking ut the large entrance of Kaumana Cave, Hilo Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan
Most people are drawn to the entrance on the right, a large, opening leading to cavernous rooms. In this entrance, graffiti from hundreds of years ago to the present is preserved, scratched into the rocks. The entrance on the left, however, is more interesting, leading through squeezes and low spots to numerous rooms with fascinating speleo-architecture and cave formations.
The smaller, uphill cave entrance is less frequently visited, Kaumana Caves, Hilo Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan
The average visitor will want spend their time in the lighted openings of the caves, which go to true dark in fewer than 300 feet in either direction. A quick tour of the caves, for which no flashlights are needed, takes fewer than 20 minutes.
The path down to the larger Kaumana Cave entrance, Hilo Hawaii: Photo byDonald B. MacGowan
For the adventurous, there are more than 2 miles of easily accessible, wild cave to explore here. If you intend more than just a cursory inspection near the entrances, bring a hard hat, water and at least 3 sources of light. The caves open onto private land—the County of Hawaii requires you to get prior permission of landowners and sign an assumption of risk waiver (available at the cave) before exploring deeply into these caves. A brief discussion of exploring Kaumana Cave more deeply, including a list of equipment and clothing to bring and discussion of risks, is contained here.
Loking out of Kaumana Cave's Entrance, Photo by Donald B. MacGowan
Parking for the caves is located across the road from the park; extreme care should be taken when crossing the highway. Public restrooms, drinking water and picnic tables are available at the park.
Kaumana Cave's Historic Graffiti, Hilo Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan
Frank Burgess works feverishly filming in Kaumana Cave, Hilo Hawaii: Photo byDonald B. MacGowan
Big Island Scenic Drive #1: The Saddle Road…Kona to the Summit of Mauna Kea, Kaumana Cave and Hilo
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Centuries ago the inhabitants of this region built a series of sacred temples, or heiaus, which were originally used for the purpose of sacrificing human beings to their war god, Kuka'ilimoku. This particular archeological site is called Ahu'ena Heiau, which in Hawaiian means "Hill of Fire".
Parking for the caves is located across the highway from the park; extreme care should be taken when crossing he road. Public restrooms, water and picnic tables are available at the park. As you approach Hilo from Kaumana Caves, Hwy 200 becomes variously called Kaumana Drive, then Wainuenue Avenue.
Beautiful but wet, metropolitan but decrepit, bustling but laid back, Hilo is a lovely, maddening, heartbreaking, addictive study in contrasts. In can rain all day long for 50 days in a row, yet when the sun does shine, the views of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea from the Lilioukalani Gardens, or of Hilo Bay as you drive down from the mountains, or the rain-forest and waterfall choked gulches with lovely beaches along the highway north of town, make Hilo one of the most truly, achingly-lovely spots on earth.
Leg 8) Return Wainuenue Avenue to Kaumana Drive to Hwy 200; take Hwy 200 west to jct with Hwy 190; take Hwy 190 west to Kailua Kona.


Before the widespread use of the Internet, each manufacturer had its own idea of how to transfer data between computers. It should probably be a must-read for students of all of those disciplines. Author Yudkowsky uses case studies from familiar companies and industries to explain how to generate similar innovations, in the process identifying strategies and tactics that maximize these innovations. An educator explains profound thoughts with simple language. This book is a good book for management professionals, Owners and operators of large and small business, and anyone interest in the concept of disaggregation. This isn't another generic change-in-the-workplace book. Step 3: Assess the Revolutionary Potential Based on the information from Steps 1 and 2, is this a revolutionary innovation? Yudkowsky writes as a master teacher.
The pieces are no longer bound together with the social glue. The first advances came in long-distance service: the quality of connections improved at the same time prices dropped. My house is partly a machine: the walls are full of machinery pipes, switches, cables, and ducts , and so is the roof, with its vents and fans. My big takeaway Yudkowky's thesis is that all great revolutions which start with a pebble and end with an avalanche, hence the title disaggregate something. The other danger is starting an avalanche.
My big takeaway was to look at the components of a system and see how it's possible to break up or regroup components whether ingredients, processes, people, ownership, etc. The Pebble and the Avalanche shows how the Internet, the auto industry, music downloading, and other rapidly evolving industries are all connected by the same dynamic — disaggregation. Moshe Yudkowsky proposes a thought-provoking premise: Breaking entities apart causes more progress and development than building them does. The automobile industry and the liquor industry have made both excellent use of legal maneuvers to forestall disaggregation. Moshe worked with speech technology companies to find ways to simplify their transition to Dialogic hardware.
Legislation is an absolutely terrific method to quash upstart innovators. This book is about how this same idea applies to everyday life—technology and the business of technology in particular. Another avalanche is rapidly sweeping competitors from the marketplace but will likely cause its current round of investors to lose billions of dollars. Competition has since driven the price of long-distance calls to be next to nothing, and new services are everywhere. The Automobile Takes on the Railroads 7.
The Pebble and the Avalanche provides strategies for successfully adapting to a disaggregation revolution, and points towards the future, identifying several industries that are about to be completely transformed by disaggregation. All are based on innovations that break technology apart. Think of this process as an avalanche: at the top of a mountain, rocks are jammed together in a solid mass. The trick is to construct those key ideas that lead to a solution, and here are a few methods to help that process along—ways to think about disaggregation that lead to insights into the problem and its solution. A liquor store in Wyoming is only a mouse click away. Getting a price from a liquor store in New York or Montana was just about impossible.
A small pebble is much easier to handle than a large rock. This is a really wonderful read. Yudkowky's thesis is that all great revolutions which start with a pebble and end with an avalanche, hence the title disaggregate something. The same thing happens in technology: with the right innovation, you can pry the pieces of technology apart and unleash an outpouring of powerful ideas that shake apart whole industries. I live in Chicago, and one day I went looking for a bottle of Old Peculier beer.
By taking it to pieces and recombining the pieces, we get new business opportunities, greater competition, more creativity, etc. Before the widespread use of the Internet, each manufacturer had its own idea of how to transfer data between computers. An engineer applies theory into practical business. They can be cut, polished, and made into jewelry; they can be used to build walls and pave garden paths. The Pebble and the Avalanche Copyright © 2005 by Moshe Yudkowsky All rights reserved. Analysis The goal of this book is to help you understand, create, and apply revolutionary technology. My house is full of machines, from little clever-but-simple ones like retractable ballpoint pens, to medium-size ones like paper shredders and microwave ovens, all the way to full-size ones like recliners and washing machines.
They include the usual things we think of: nuts and bolts, electronics, manufacturing plants, and chemicals to name a few. Ask the Right Question Chapter 4 presents the basic framework of how to use disaggregation to solve problems. An avalanche releases energy—a really impressive amount of energy. This made it difficult, or sometimes practically impossible, to create networks or send interesting information—e-mail, music files—between computers from different manufacturers. The Pebble and the Avalanche provides strategies for successfully adapting to a disaggregation revolution, and points towards the future, identifying several industries that are about to be completely transformed by disaggregation. The Internet, which provided obscure services that later became quite popular, such as e-mail and Web browsing. A genius sees an ordinary events and formulates an extraordinary theory.