Greetings from Southern California! I'm finally home after my trip around the world! It was the first time I went around the world and didn't get jetlagged – maybe Singapore Airlines should change their slogan and brand themselves as the anti-jetlag airline. In the coming weeks, I'll be writing about my travels to Trinidad & Tobago, Miami, Singapore, Tokyo, Monterey and Los Angeles. Speaking of L.A., I arrived here on Friday so I could speak at the Los Angeles Times Travel Show over the weekend. It was my sixth or seventh time participating and as always, I had a ton of fun. But this year was even better and it wasn't just because of the record crowds and the chance to see old friends and meet new ones. It was due to the fact that Natalie came out from Toronto and we spent the weekend together, across the street from the convention center at the new Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles.
After picking Natalie up at LAX, we drove to downtown L.A. Traffic was moving smoothly on the 110 Freeway until we were about a mile or two from the hotel. Towering over the city's horizon, you can't miss The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles as it's in the city's coolest looking building. There was a ton of traffic in downtown because of the Cirque du Soleil Michael Jackson show – but there's always something going on around there because the Ritz-Carlton is part of L.A. Live, which has the Staples Center (where the Lakers, Clippers and Kings play), the Nokia Theatre (used mainly for concerts), The Grammy Museum, a slew of restaurants and the Los Angeles Convention Center. My point is – give yourself extra time because the last mile or so took us as long as the drive from the airport to that point.
Finding the hotel's entrance was a little confusing so I pulled into the driveway of the JW Marriott, which is the Ritz-Carlton's sister property (owned by the same company), which is why you will sometimes see them sharing the same building, like in Orlando. I asked if we could park there as guests of the Ritz-Carlton but the valet said no. However, he showed us an underground shortcut to the Ritz-Carlton's driveway so we didn't have to go back out into the gridlock traffic. What a relief!
The moment we pulled up, a couple valets approached our car, opened the doors and grabbed the bags. Given the impressive exterior of the building, I was surprised at how small the hotel lobby is – there are just a few chairs and a counter or two. There were three people behind the counter, no line, and the friendly staff quickly gave us our room keys and we were off. The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE (the official name) is located in a 54-story tower but operates just 123 guestrooms. The hotel is mainly located between the 22nd and 26th floor. The lobby is obviously on the ground floor, the spa and a small fitness center are on the 2nd floor and over 100,000 square-feet of meeting and event space occupy the 3rd floor. The top floor has a pool and a good size fitness center. On the 23rd floor is the 3,400 square-foot signature Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, which we had access to. That was a treat as they have five presentations throughout the day – breakfast, lunch, design-your-own trail mix, appetizers and then desserts from 8pm to 10pm. They always have drinks, cookies (including some seriously addictive chocolate macaroons) during their hours of operation from 6am to 10pm.
The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles opened in 2010 so everything is still new. We were fortunate to be given one of the hotel's 14 suites (room 2367) and it was so big we didn't even need to use the living room area. The bed was uber-comfortable. The marble bathroom had a deep soaking tub big enough for two, a separate shower with a rainfall showerhead, anti-fog mirrors (one with a built in TV) and plenty of my favorite Bulgari toiletry products.
The views from the 23rd floor were outrageous and Natalie got a kick out of waking up and seeing the Hollywood Sign. (Did you know you can ride horses from Sunset Ranch right below the sign for $30? I learned that from attending the L.A. Times Travel Show.) Our room had a large flat screen TV, a huge closet and unfortunately, slow Wi-Fi. Luckily, they also have a broadband wire, which I used to download my emails at the comfortable desk that provided a sweeping city view.
As guests of the hotel, we were invited to check out WP24, the latest restaurant concept by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck. It's located on the 24th floor and has both a casual, sleek lounge area and a formal, more expensive dining room. The minimum prix fixe menu was three dishes per person for $80. With that, we each got one appetizer, one entrée and one dessert. However, we could have substituted a dessert for an appetizer. If we'd chosen the prix fixe menu of four dishes it would have cost $110 and we each could have gotten two entrees. The restaurant interior was beautiful and modern with lots of windows. The only thing that would make the view better would be to have floor to ceiling glass windows. There's a partition about waist high so it blocks part of the otherwise stunning view.
One of the highlights of the hotel was getting an 80-minute couples massage. When you arrive and check out of the spa, they offer you wine or champagne. It's a great idea especially since there's a little boutique shop in the lobby area so you can mill around and spend some money. I had to practically pull Natalie away from their fashionable stuff. The men's locker wasn't kept up like the fitness center, which was immaculate – bottled water and towel at every workout station. I told the spa receptionist when I checked out and she apologized profusely and said their male attendant called in sick and they have to wait for every guy to be out before they can send a female attendant in. It wasn't a big deal … and the Sanctuary waiting area made up for it! It was beautiful, clean, had snacks and a big screen TV with soothing Yosemite videos. Obviously, the best part was my really good and strong masseuse and the heated massage table with soft sheets.
Without a doubt the Ritz-Carlton knows service. The moment we asked for something, it was taken care of within minutes. No one ever said 'no' and there were always two doormen assigned to the front door so I never had to open it. I would say their lobby service was better than in Asia. Now that's something to write home about!
On Saturday night we dined at Wolfgang Puck's other restaurant located in L.A. Live – called Wolfgang Puck's Bar and Grill. The Los Angeles Times hosted it for the speakers of the Travel Show. The food was pretty good but Wolfgang literally has hundreds of photos of himself in the kitchen. Most of them are tight shots of half of his face so it's really weird. Talk about L.A. narcissism. But without a doubt, the highlight was hanging out with a group of some of the most amazing travelers in the world. It included Rick Steves, Rudy Maxa, Josh Gates, Amanda Jones, and others. The funniest thing at dinner was when Jen Leo told our table about a six-handed happy ending massage in Vegas. Whoa, Nelly! The stuff you hear about with a bunch of travel writers!
BTW: Two of my fellow panelists weren't able to attend dinner but they were TravelZoo's Gabe Saglie and Doug Miller from Living Social. Our moderator was Catherine Hamm, the Los Angeles Times' travel editor who is one of the most prolific newspaper travel writers. I also got to meet the Travel Channel's Man vs Food host, Adam Richman and the Cooking Channel's Alie and Georgia.
Next year's show is going to be held three weeks later so check the L.A. Times for updates. Hopefully, I will be back and a great tip for attending is to be sure to buy your tickets at least 24 hours in advance so you don't have to wait in the long line to get in. I was shocked there was a line out the door even at 2pm! You also save a couple of dollars by getting tickets in advance so there's no reason not to.
Note: This trip was sponsored by The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles.
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They don't spread diseases as frequently as other pocket pets like rats and mice, but unfortunately there are some illnesses guinea pigs can pass to their human companions. Most of these diseases aren't serious in healthy adults, and the risk of contracting them is low, but a little prevention can minimize the risk.
Often called LCMV, the lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus is usually spread to humans by wild rodents like mice and rats, but can sometimes come from pet guinea pigs. According to the Centers for Disease Control, it is rare for a person to contract LCMV from a pet. In cases where it does happen, the guinea pig or other small pet has usually been exposed to an infected wild rodent. Some people will have no symptoms from LCMV while others will have flu-like signs such as fever, muscle aches, vomiting, stiff neck and loss of appetite.
Like LCMV, leptospirosis is normally spread to humans by undomesticated rodents, especially rats. Guinea pigs can carry and spread the bacteria, however, especially if they are kept in conditions where they come in contact with infected rats. Most healthy adults and children have only mild symptoms and recover quickly from leptospirosis. Chills, headache and muscle aches are the most common symptoms. Some people can become critically ill and even die from leptospirosis if the bacteria infects their organs. Severe cases are usually found in young children and the elderly.
Rodents and reptiles are known for spreading salmonella to humans. Guinea pigs can pass the bacteria to people through their feces. Salmonella is usually not serious but can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps and fever. Guinea pigs can carry salmonella while still appearing to be perfectly healthy.
Keeping yourself, your guinea pig and his enclosure clean is the best thing you can do to stay healthy. Wash your hands after handling your furry friend and don't let him come in contact with your lips or mouth. Clean his cage frequently and wash your hands and arms thoroughly when you're done. If you have cuts or scratches on your hands or arms, wear rubber gloves or have someone else do the cleaning. Also, keep your guinea pig away from any place where human food is prepared or eaten.
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I'm disappointed you're disappointed in me – Sandra Ankobiah addresses Cardi B 'snub'
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Lawyer/Socialite, Sandra Ankobiah has said she is disappointed in all those who expressed disappointment over her decision to attend a meet and greet session with Cardi B.
The former TV host in a series of lengthy posts via her Twitter page addressed the issues after social media users dragged her.
Sandra wrote: "This could have happened to, and can happen to anyone invited to any event. And so I would imagine that the blame of the entire fiasco would be laid at the doorsteps of the organisers.
"We didn't leave our homes to go to Kempinski on our own accord to meet Cardi B. Someone invited us there. The organisers (trusted industry people) invited us. And I would have thought the conveners of this "private lunch" would be the ones to whom all this would be directed at.
"I was invited to a "private lunch of a few selected people with Cardi b". Time given was 1pm. I got there just after 2pm knowing how these things can get off to a late start. After about half past 2 I started asking why the event hadn't begun.
"I was told Cardi b just arrived in Ghana a few minutes ago and so was tired and needed to freshen up for the event. She would be there at 4pm. I wasn't happy about this but it was around 3pm by then and they ushered us into the venue to have something to eat whiles we waited.
"I had seen some friends and so wasn't too bothered thinking we could talk and chill for about an hour whiles we waited. At 4pm when Cardi b hadn't showed up I asked why and was told she would be there at 5. I left at that point.
"All this energy used in ridiculing the invited guests should be channelled into asking pertinent questions, especially of the organisers.
Ghanaian celebrities came out en masse to see the Grammy award winning rapper at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra for a much-anticipated meet and greet session before her performance at the Livespot X Festival at the Accra Sports Stadium Sunday night.
But the star was unable to make it.
Her absence got some celebrities really upset, and they took to social media to express their disappointment, criticising Cardi B.
The affected celebrities lashed out at the rapper for disrespecting them.
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Tourism Review Online Magazine 11 / 2011
What's Your City's Claim to Fame?
The Best Marketing Campaigns of American Cities
Wayne M. Gore - Nov 28, 2011
If your city has a nickname, it adds to your identity. It says something about the people who live there – their values, what they view as important. Whether it is official or unofficial, a nickname tells a story about your city and begins to establish a brand. Your city's brand has economic value in terms of attracting visitors.
The top-ranked nicknames are The Big Apple (New York City), Sin City (Las Vegas), The Big Easy (New Orleans), Motor City (Detroit) and The Windy City (Chicago). New York also has a slogan: the city that never sleeps. Las Vegas, too, has a slogan: what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.
See how a city's personality emerges with just a nickname and a slogan? What if a city had a song written about it or had an architectural icon? Would that inspire you to learn more about the city, visit or even live there?
New York, New York is a classic song performed by Frank Sinatra and others that tells the world if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere. While the New York skyline has changed, the Empire State Building continues to be an architectural icon that makes up the city's image. Are you getting the picture about New York City?
Las Vegas has a song, Viva Las Vegas, performed by Elvis Presley. The famous Welcome to Las Vegas sign is an architectural icon that is recognized around the world. With a nickname, a slogan, a song and an architectural icon, are you getting the message that Las Vegas is sending to the world?
Make sure the icons for your city work well with visitors but also for the people who live in the city. The residents are the real city. The people are the most important part of a tourist destination. A city is judged by how it welcomes strangers. The nicknames, slogans, songs and icons being promoted to the world should accurately represent the people who live in the city.
The three most successful tourism campaigns of all time are made in America: I Love New York, Virginia is for Lovers and Las Vegas' What Happens Here, Stays Here.
It's very difficult coming up with a nickname that fits your city. Be careful. It defines who you are and what you have to offer. View the list below and judge for yourself the best and the worst nicknames. Guess which city is:
America's Adventure Place – Reno NV
America's Most Vertical City – Jerome AZ
All America City – Tupelo MS
Beantown – Boston MA
Brew City – Milwaukee WI
Birthplace of Rock 'n Roll – Memphis TN
Cherry Capital of the World – Traverse City MI
City of Flowers – Seattle WA
City of Lights – Anchorage AK
City by the Bay – San Francisco CA
City of Roses – Portland OR
City of Brotherly Love – Philadelphia PA
City of Lakes – Minneapolis MN
City of Witches – Salem MA
City of Angels – Los Angeles CA
Chili Pepper Capital of the World – Hatch NM
Cold Spot of the Nation – International Falls MN
Cowtown – Fort Worth TX
Gateway to the West – St Louis MO
Golf Capital of the World – Myrtle Beach SC
Heart of Route 66 – Kingman AZ
Home of the Giant Bowling Pin – Tampa FL
Hotlanta – Atlanta GA
La La Land – Los Angeles CA
Lost Wages – Las Vegas NV
Mad City – Madison WI
Michigan's Little Bavaria – Frankenmuth MI
Mile High City – Denver CO
Mile High City – Prescott AZ
Mini Apple – Minneapolis MN
Mistake on the Lake – Cleveland OH
Motown – Detroit MI
Motor City – Detroit MI
Music City – Nashville TN
Nap Town – Indianapolis IN
Rodeo Capital of the World – Cody WY
Sin City – Las Vegas NV
Space City USA – Titusville FL
Spamtown USA – Austin MN
Surf City USA – Huntington Beach CA
The Big A – Atlanta GA
The Big Apple – New York City NY
The Big D – Dallas TX
The Big Easy – New Orleans LA
The City Different – Santa Fe NM
The City That Was So Nice They Named It Twice – Walla Walla WA
The City with a Mission – San Gabriel CA
The Crescent City – New Orleans LA
The Little Apple – Manhattan KS
The Old Pueblo – Tucson AZ
The Space City – Houston TX
The Town Too Tough to Die – Tombstone AZ
The West's Most Western Town – Scottsdale AZ
The Windy City – Chicago IL
Tinseltown – Hollywood CA
Valley of the Sun – Phoenix AZ
Sweet Onion Capital of the World – Vidalia
Western Adventure – Las Cruces NM
Top US City Slogans
Some cities have nicknames; others have slogans. Here is a list of city slogans – official, unofficial, past and present. How many city slogans do you recognize? What slogans create a mental image of that city in your mind? What slogans seem to work best? Which ones miss the mark?
Always Turned On – Atlantic City NJ
City With Sol – San Diego CA
Cleveland Rocks! – Cleveland OH
Experience Our Sense of Yuma – Yuma AZ
Keep Austin Weird – Austin TX
Live Large. Think Big – Dallas TX
Rare. Well Done – Omaha NE
Soul of the Southwest – Taos NM
So Very Virginia – Charlottesville VA
The Aliens Aren't the Only Reason to Visit – Roswell NM
The City That Never Sleeps – New York City NY
The Sweetest Place on Earth – Hershey PA
There's More Than Meets the Arch – St Louis MO
What Happens Here, Stays Here – Las Vegas NV
Where the Trail Starts and the Buck Stops – Independence MO
The City That Never Sleeps is a popular slogan that comes from the lyrics of the song New York New York written by John Kander and Fred Ebb and recorded by Liza Minnelli and Frank Sinatra. A no brainer, the slogan accurately describes the many stores, restaurants and eateries that are open 24 hours a day. The lyrics, "If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere" sums up what many New Yorkers think about their city: competition is intense but success is richly rewarded. Other lyrics stress personal responsibility in the line, "It's up to you, New York, New York". But, there's another song about loving New York!
I Love New York is both a logo and a song that are the basis of an advertising campaign in the 1970s to promote tourism in New York City. The advertising agency was Wells Rich Green – hired to develop a marketing strategy. The trademarked logo created by Milton Glaser consists of the capital letter I, followed by a red heart symbol, below which are the capital letters N and Y set in a rounded slab serif typeface called American Typewriter. The icon was an immediate success and continued for years in licensed and unlicensed versions by imitators worldwide.
"I Love New York" the song was written and composed by Steve Karmen as part of the advertising campaign. In 1980 Governor Hugh Carey declared it the state's anthem. In a move that was remarkable for Karmen, who is well known for retaining the publishing rights to his songs, he gave the rights to the song to the state for free.
Virginia is for Lovers, launched in 1969, is one of the most beloved and enduring tourism ad campaigns in the country. Over 40 years old, the phrase celebrates a love of life and a passion for travel although the wink-wink appealed to younger consumers. The first ad appeared in Bride's Magazine.
The idea came from a creative team headed by George Woltz of Martin & Woltz Inc, a Richmond-based advertising agency. According to Martin, a $100-a-week copywriter named Robin McLaughlin came up with the advertising concept that read, "Virginia is for history lovers." For a beach-oriented ad, the headline would have read, "Virginia is for beach lovers" and for a mountain ad, "Virginia is for mountain lovers," and so on. Thought to be too limiting, the agency decided to drop the modifier and made it simply, "Virginia is for Lovers." The idea was that whatever people loved most about a vacation, Virginia was the ideal destination. Today, Virginia is for Lovers is still the official state travel slogan as well an iconic symbol in American culture.
R&R Partners Inc created the advertising campaign slogan, What Happens Here, Stays Here, in 2004 for the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority. The LVCVA paid R&R Partners nearly $325 million connecting the city with the slogan. While costly, the investment paid off. After years of declining tourism, the campaign brought Las Vegas a record-breaking 37.4 million visitors in 2004 and four consecutive years of growth.
By 2007, the slogan had reached iconic status. The slogan transformed Las Vegas from an attraction for seniors and families to a place where the rich and famous go to party. Las Vegas went back to a place that would keep your secrets and let you have some forbidden fun. When the economy turned down, the city ran some new ads about hard-working people earning some well-deserved rest and relaxation, but they didn't work. During the first two months of 2011, the number of visitors to Las Vegas fell 10% from a year earlier, according to LVCVA.
They say new research showed, that even in a painful recession, consumers preferred the idea of going to Las Vegas to sample pleasures unavailable at home. Result is, the city is funding another $7.8 million campaign using the old slogan, What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas. Touted as the best ad campaign in history, the iconic slogan was inducted into the Madison Avenue Advertising Walk of Fame in October 2011.
Top Songs With City Names
Looking for a jingle writer? Barry Manilow is a master at it. In his early years he began work as a commercial jingle writer. Many of the jingles he wrote he would perform in his concerts, including, Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there and I am stuck on Band-Aid, 'cause Band-Aids stick on me. His singing-only credits include Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pepsi, Dr Pepper and the famed McDonald's You deserve a break today. So you want to develop a logo or slogan to increase visitation to your city?
Nothing defines a city quite like a song. If the song becomes a hit, the song will definitely imprint a personality on the city – one that hopefully the locals like and can live up to. Best songs about cities include New York New York, I Left My Heart in San Francisco, By the Time I Get to Phoenix and El Paso.
"When it comes to a location immortalized in song, it's hard to beat Rosa's Cantina from the legendary song, El Paso, by the late great Marty Robbins," according to Bob Vernon of Tales from the Road. "Out in the west Texas town of El Paso / I fell in love with a Mexican girl / Night-time would find me in Rosa's Cantina / Music would play and Felina would whirl." It's the story of a lovely young maiden that drove a love-sick cowboy to out-shoot another man for her favors.
Is there really a Rosa's Cantina in El Paso? Yes. Anita and Robert Zubia opened the place back in 1957 on the main thoroughfare through town. It was the inspiration for the song. The story is so compelling that people come from around the world to have lunch and a beer at the cantina made famous by Robbin's song.
"It's amazing," said Oscar Lopez who bought the cantina from his relatives in 2007. "People come from all over to see this place. It is incredible how far-reaching the reputation of Rosa's Cantina is." Oscar can prove it. He has a guest book with signatures from as far away as Australia, Germany, France, Brazil, China and even Afghanistan. One blogger said, "I've been listening to that song since I was 12 years old. I'm closing on 60 now. I know it up, down, backwards and sideways. It was the reason I went to El Paso."
Is there any doubt that this hit song imprinted the cowboy-gunfighter image on the city of El Paso? Is there any doubt that this song increased the number of visitors to El Paso – that it made an economic impact? Are the city leaders satisfied with the city's branding? Has the tourism bureau adopted the image as the one they want to promote worldwide? Do the locals believe that the image accurately reflects their values? What are they doing to polish or cloud that image we have of El Paso?
How many songs about cities do you recognize? Check out this list:
Abilene – George Hamilton IV, Sonny James
Albuquerque – Neil Young
Amarillo by Morning – George Strait
April in Paris – Ella Fitzgerald
Battle of New Orleans – Johnny Horton
By the Time I Get to Phoenix – Glen Campbell
Chattanooga Choo Choo – Glenn Miller
Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy – Freddie Cannon
Chicago – Frank Sinatra
Dallas – The Flatlanders
Detroit City – Bobby Bare
Do You Know the Way to San Jose – Dionne Warwick
El Paso – Marty Robbins
Galveston – Glen Campbell
Houston – Dean Martin
I Can Still Make Cheyenne – George Strait
I Left My Heart in San Francisco – Tony Bennett
I Love LA – Randy Newman
I Love New York – Madonna
It's a Long, Long Way to Tipperary – John McCormack
Jackson – Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash
Kansas City – Wilbert Harrison
Key Largo – Bertie Higgins
Kokomo – The Beach Boys
Last Train to Clarksville – The Monkees
Leaving Las Vegas – Sheryl Crow
Little Old Lady From Pasadena – Jan & Dean
Lubbock or Leave It – The Dixie Chicks
Memphis Tennessee – Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Johnny Rivers, Beatles
Nashville Cats – Lovin' Spoonful
New York, New York – Frank Sinatra
Okie from Muskogee – Merle Haggard
O Little Town of Bethlehem – Various
Saginaw Michigan – Lefty Frizzell
San Antonio Rose – Patsy Cline
Sioux City Sue – Curly Gibbs
Surf City – Jan & Dean
Sweet Home Chicago – Robert Johnson
Tallahassee Lassie – Freddie Cannon
The Girl from Ipanema – Stan Getz & Astrud Gilberto
Tijuana Taxi – Herb Alpert & Tijuana Brass
Twenty-Four Hours from Tulsa – Gene Pitney
Viva Las Vegas – Elvis Presley
Way Down Yonder in New Orleans – Freddie Cannon
Wheeling, West Virginia – Neal Sedaka
Wichita Lineman – Glen Campbell
Want a song for your city? Jimmy Webb wrote numerous platinum-selling classics, including Up, Up & Away, By the Time I Get to Phoenix, Wichita Lineman and Galveston. His songs have been recorded or performed by Glen Campbell, The 5th Dimension, The Supremes, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Linda Ronstadt, Carly Simon and others. Contact the Nashville Songwriters Association International.
Top US City Icons
What about architectural icons – like the Statue of Liberty, Gateway Arch and the Space Needle? Architectural icons communicate their locations instantly to tourists around the world. They define a city's identity and they attract visitors. Do you know where they are? What city? What city? What city?
If you said, New York City, St Louis and Seattle, you just proved my point! The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from the people of France. The French financed the statue, and the Americans were to provide the site and pedestal. Fundraising for the pedestal proved difficult until publisher Joseph Pulitzer started a campaign to raise $100,000 ($2.3 million today) by promising to publish the name of every contributor no matter how small the amount given. Donations flooded in.
The statue was erected on its pedestal in 1886. The statue rapidly became a landmark. Many immigrants who entered through New York saw it as a welcoming sign. Not very tall, the lady measures only 305 feet, but she is one powerful icon representing not only a city but a whole nation. And she speaks, "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free." Typically, about 3.2 million people visit the icon every year. On October 28, 2011, the statue closed for a year of repairs and upgrades, but Liberty Island remains open.
Gateway Arch aka the St Louis Arch was completed in 1965 as a monument to the westward expansion of the United States. It started in 1933 as an idea in the head of a local citizen. It grew into a $30 million request from the US Congress, which President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law. The design competition ran from 1945-1948. Finally, the project broke ground in 1959 and the foundation was laid in 1961. Construction of the arch itself began in 1963 and completed in 1965.
More difficult to build than a 62-story skyscraper, the arch is an inverted weighted catenary shape – a chain that supports its own weight. The legs of the arch are bigger than the arch at the top. There is a 12- passenger elevator to the 373-foot level and a tram in each leg. Near the top of the arch, passengers exit the tram and climb a slight grade to enter the arched observation area. The observation deck can handle about 160 people at one time. Today, about 4.1 million people visit the St Louis Arch annually.
The Space Needle is a towering symbol for the City of Seattle and a major landmark for the Pacific Northwest. It was built for the 1962 World's Fair. Nearly 2.3 million people rode the elevators to the top during the fair. The tower is 605 feet high. It appears taller because it occupies a prominent position nearly one mile northwest of downtown. Hotelier Ed Carlson, president of Westin International and chairman of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, had the idea for erecting a tower with a restaurant after a visit to see Stuttgart Tower in Germany. John Graham Jr got involved and made it a revolving restaurant similar to the tower he designed for the Ala Moana shopping center in Honolulu.
The City of Seattle did not finance the space needle, and initially no land could be found. Finally, private investors discovered a small 120x120 plot within the fairgrounds. The land sold for $75,000. The Space Needle was privately financed by the Pentagram Corporation which consisted of Bagley Wright, contractor Howard S. Wright and others. By 1977, Howard Wright owned it 100% under the name of Space Needle Corporation. The Space Needle was finished in less than one year. Construction cost was $4.5 million.
The top dome, consisting of 5 levels of observation deck and restaurant, was perfectly balanced so it could rotate using a 1.5 hp motor. In 2000, the SkyCity restaurant, observation deck and base retail store were renovated and the Skybeam was installed at a cost of $21 million. In 2007, the Space Needle welcomed its 45 millionth visitor. Although it isn't one of the tallest towers in the world, the Seattle Space Needle is one of the most prominent. Over the years, it has appeared in numerous films such as It Happened at the World's Fair (1962), Sleepless in Seattle (1993) and TV shows Fraser and Grey's Anatomy. About 1.3 million people visit the Space Needle annually.
Cities around the world compete with each other to attract their share of the world tourist market. Like any product, cities must grab your attention, attract your interest and build your desire to take action – to experience the excitement of visiting a new destination. What could a nickname, slogan, song or architectural icon do for your city?
By Jeff Coy, ISHC
Jeff Coy is president of JLC Hospitality Consulting based in Phoenix-Cave Creek AZ. He is certified by the International Society of Hospitality Consultants. For more about market research, economic feasibility and design-development services for all kinds of resorts, waterparks, adventure parks, observation towers, tourist attractions and sports facilities, call 480-488-3382 or email jeffcoy@jeffcoy.com.
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Q: Asp.net master page how to Bind webpages that's already created with a new master page ?

A: AT Page_PreInit event you can set master page.
for example
protected void Page_PreInit(object sender, EventArgs e)
    {
        this.MasterPageFile = "Master.master";
    }

A: You will need to change the markup in the .aspx file something along the following lines
1) Remove html head & body
2) Insert ASP:CONTENT tag
3) Insert MasterPageFile attribute in @PAGE directive
To be honest the easiest way might be to just create a new content page, select the masterpage and then copy any markup you need into the  panel and copy your codebehind over too.

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A Connecticut native and award winning chef, Fred Underhill became interested in cooking at the age of 13, just after the loss of his mother, While working his way up through the ranks in restaurant kitchens in CT, Fred enrolled in the Center For Culinary Arts to build on his working knowledge and to improve on his culinary skill.
After graduation, Fred worked in various Italian restaurants, pizzerias, and bakeries, before moving to Florida in 2005. In 2006, he joined the tram at Sunset Grille as Saucier, and moved into the position of Head Chef in 2013.
Fred's creativity, love of friends & family, and passion for food, reveals itself in every dish he creates.


(HealthDay News) — Maternal smoking in the first trimester is associated with increased risk of congenital heart defects (CHD), with a dose-dependent association observed, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies, held from May 3–6 in Vancouver, Canada.
Patrick M. Sullivan, MD, from the Seattle Children's Hospital, and colleagues examined the correlation between maternal cigarette smoking during pregnancy and CHDs. Washington State birth certificate data were collected from 1989–2011. Maternal smoking status was compared during the first trimester of pregnancy among 14,128 cases and 62,274 randomly selected controls, matched by birth year.
The researchers found that the odds of being born with a CHD were increased for offspring of smoking mothers (odds ratio, 1.19). Specific correlations were seen for smoking and pulmonary valve anomalies, pulmonary artery anomalies, and isolated atrial septal defects (odds ratios, 1.53, 1.69, and 1.35, respectively). The correlation between maternal smoking and CHDs was dose-dependent (odds ratios for all subjects, 1.15, 1.25, and 1.56 for 1–10, 11–20, and >20 cigarettes/day, respectively), and was stronger for older mothers (35 years +; odds ratio for any smoking, 1.16) than for younger mothers (<35 years; odds ratio for any smoking, 1.61).


Go for a walk and gather up some sticks, stones, cones and other natural objects to use for your pictures. It's great to have a stash of nature objects to hand for the children to explore.
If you've no snow then you can use a white towel to place the objects on. If you have snow, define an area for the collage to be made in by marking out a frame with footprints.
The children will enjoy arranging the natural objects on the pale background. Once completed, take a photograph and start again.
Some children will be quite messy and just enjoy emptying everything onto the 'canvas'. Others will carefully consider where they should put each item and will create a striking picture. The samples below were completed by children aged four.


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Q: how to make a bash script that will autofill the words in given statement one by one? this is the statement
sudo update-alternatives   --install    "/usr/bin/word"    "word"
     "/usr/lib/jvm/jdk1.8.0_version/bin/word" 1

where word needs to be replaced by these name one by one :
appletviewer   jarsigner  jconsole  jrunscript  native2ascii  schemagen       xjc
apt            java       jcontrol  jsadebugd   orbd          javac      jdb             jstack      pack200       servertool
extcheck       javadoc    jhat      jstat       policytool    tnameserv
HtmlConverter  javah      jinfo     jstatd      rmic          unpack200
idlj           javap      jmap      jvisualvm   rmid          wsgen
jar            javaws     jps       keytool     rmiregistry   wsimport

so for example our out should be like this :
sudo update-alternatives --install  /usr/bin/java java  /usr/lib/jvm/bin/java 1

sudo update-alternatives --install  /usr/bin/jar jar  /usr/lib/jvm/bin/jar

A: Something like this should be able to read your file line by line and word by word:
while read line; do
    for word in $line; do
        sudo update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/$word $word /usr/lib/jvm/bin/$word
    done
done < filelist


Originals include Alaska landscapes, Indian portraits, still lifes, eagles, owls, cats, dogs, other birds, elephants, and moose.They are in varied media: oil, pastel, ink dot,colored pencil, and pencil. All paintings are already framed and matted if needed. I use Belgian lined canvas for my oils.


A Fabricated Journey: Previously published layouts!
So many of us scrapbookers aspire to being published.
they like what you have done (for a change)!!!!!!!
One Mag will say no while the other may say yes???
I just had a mag say YES! and that's the reason behind this post.
Here's a few of my previous published layouts!
this layout recieved an honourable Mention.
A marching we will go...! Acetate challenge.
2009 Award for creativity-For keeps Magazine.
Blowing some love your way!
So that's just a few and I will show some more published hopefully in the future!
A lot of beautiful LO`s!!


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Israel's jobless rate surges to 16.5% as virus puts 500,000 out of work
Employment Service says new applications slowing after ebbing of initial wave of layoffs in travel, service industries, but more expected as pandemic affects other industries
By TOI staff 22 March 2020, 11:41 am Edit
Closed shops and restaurants in Tel Aviv on March 15, 2020 (Miriam Alster/FLASH90)
The unemployment rate in Israel has skyrocketed to 16.5 percent, with over 500,000 people losing their jobs since the start of March, the Employment Service said Sunday.
The unemployment rate was 3.6% in the fourth quarter of last year, according to the Bank of Israel.
Many Israeli businesses have been forced to put their staffs on unpaid leave or lay people off as regulations closing borders and restricting movement have obliterated tourism and service industries, leading to thousands of people per day applying for unemployment benefits.
The head of the Employment Service said Friday that the number of unemployed people in Israel could reach one million if the coronavirus pandemic-prompted layoffs continue.
Head of Employment Service Rami Garor interviewed on March 20, 2020 (Screen grab/Ynet)
"If it continues at this rate, we will probably reach one million unemployed, a quarter of the workers in the economy," Rami Garor told the Ynet news site. "It seems that 20% of those who are currently on unpaid leave will be unemployed at the end of the crisis."
According to the announcement by the Employment Service on Sunday, the number of new applications for unemployment benefits has slowed in recent days.
However it was emphasized that this was possibly because the first big wave of job losses — in the travel, retail and restaurant businesses — had peaked, but that numbers were expected to rise as other industries begin to lay people off.
"There may be more big waves of new registrants," the statement warned.
Garor said Friday that his staff was working to ensure applications were processed in time for people to get payments ahead of the upcoming Passover holiday.
The cost of unemployment benefits in April is expected to be NIS 2 billion ($523 million), up from the current cost of between NIS 800 million and NIS 900 million ($221 million-$250 million) per month.
Before the crisis, the National Insurance Institute supported some 80,000 people on average. It's unclear if the average payment per person will change.
The Finance Ministry estimated last week that the total damage to Israel's economy caused by the coronavirus pandemic will amount to NIS 45 billion ($12 billion) and wipe out any projected growth for the year. The estimate came before the Health Ministry announced new and more drastic measures, and it was not clear what time frame of the crisis lasting it was predicated on.
An Israeli wearing a face mask walks in the city center of Jerusalem on March 17, 2020. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
The ministry expects a drop of NIS 5 billion ($1.3 billion) in tax income this month and has forecast a drop in annual tax receipts of as much as NIS 50 billion ($13 billion) from its pre-crisis projected income of NIS 330 billion ($86.6 billion), according to the Calcalist business daily, citing a Finance Ministry source.
A man walks past a closed Castro store in the empty Mamila Mall in Jerusalem on March 16, 2020 (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
Major employers released most of their staffs last week, including El Al, which put 5,500 workers — over 80% of its staff — on unpaid leave, and Castro, Israel's largest closing chain, which put 6,000 on unpaid leave. The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange has joined other global markets in plummeting since the start of the crisis.
Israel has taken far-reaching measures to contain the virus and on Friday the cabinet authorized further stringent workplace restrictions, tightening the limit to just 30% of workers in both public and private sectors in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
The widened restrictions came after the Health Ministry voiced support for a total lockdown of the country. Treasury officials, by contrast, have been strongly opposed to a full shutdown.
Israel has confirmed 945 cases of the virus as of Sunday morning.
An 88-year-old man died in Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek hospital on Friday night from the coronavirus, Israel's first fatality in the global pandemic, while several other patients were in critical condition.
Luke Tress contributed to this report.
Israeli economy


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El plegafulles de Chiriquí (Automolus exsertus) és una espècie d'ocell de la família dels furnàrids (Furnariidae).

Hàbitat i distribució
Habita el sotabosc de la selva pluvial, densa vegetació secundària i bambú, sovint a prop de corrents fluvials de les terres baixes d'Amèrica Central, des del sud-oest de Costa Rica fins l'oest de Panamà.

Taxonomia
Considerada antany una subespècie del plegafulles gorjagroc (A. ochrolaemus) diferències en el cant i l'ADNmt van propiciar que avui es considere una espècie de ple dret.

Referències

Chiriquí

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Bone : Treasure hunters / by Jeff Smith ; with color by Steve Hamaker.
v. <1-3, 5-9> : chiefly col. ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Originally published in single magazine form in Bone.
1. Out from Boneville -- 2. The great cow race -- 3. Eyes of the storm -- 5. Rock Jaw, master of the eastern border -- v. 6. Old man's cave -- v. 7. Ghost circles -- v. 8. Treasure hunters -- v. 9. Crown of horns.
JEFF SMITH is the creator of the award-winning, bestselling Bone series. He was born and raised in the American Midwest and learned about cartooning from comic strips, comic books, and TV animation.
This is the penultimate chapter in one of the most widely acclaimed graphic novel series in the United States. It's the story of the three Bone cousins-good-hearted Fone Bone, avaricious Phoney Bone, and dopey Smiley Bone. Driven from their home, they become allies of the people of the valley in their struggle against the invading Rat Creatures and the Hooded One. In this volume, the Bones, along with Gran'ma Ben (a.k.a. Rose, the land's queen, returning from exile) and her granddaughter Thorn, enter the city of Atheia, where Gran'ma reunites with old allies and faces danger from a usurper while Phoney Bone schemes to take charge of the city's treasury. Meanwhile, the army of the Hooded One is advancing on the city, and the stage is set for the final battle. Adventure, comedy, imagination, and clean, accomplished artwork-bringing to mind such masters as Carl Barks, Walt Kelly, and Hayao Miyazaki-come together to produce a classic with wide appeal for readers ages ten to 100. Most libraries will want the sturdier hardcover editions, because these books will be checked out repeatedly. Winner of 17 Eisner and Harvey awards and many other awards besides, this is a series no library should be without. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.


The Foundation launched the Partnership for Ecologically Sustainable Coastal Areas (PESCA) to balance the continued growth and development of the region, the long-term health and sustainability of the coastal zone and coral reef, and the needs of local stakeholders.
The Partnership for Ecologically Sustainable Coastal Areas implements replicable coastal management programs to protect the areas' precious natural resources. PESCA is a public-private coalition represented by the Dominican Council of Fishing and Aquaculture (CODOPESCA), the Dominican Ministry of Environment, Club Med, the regional hotel association, the Juanillo Association of Fishermen and Artisans, the University of Miami, and Counterpart International, among others.
The Foundation's Coastal Management program has established a culture of safety, security, and the marine environmental protection environment at the Puntacana Resort & Club. As part of this initiative, the Foundation has created guidelines for Clean & Green Boating principles, fishing regulations, rules for water sports and diving, and safety guidelines.
The complete Puntacana Nautical Guide, Map and Inshore Species Guide can be purchased at the Puntacana Marina office.
The introduction of the invasive Lionfish (has become a major concern for all Caribbean countries. Lionfish feed on native reef fish and have proliferated from Florida to as far south as Brazil. The Foundation launched its lionfish control program to protect the reef of Puntacana Resort & Club. The program seeks to minimize the number of lionfish on the reef and instead put them on the plate of local restaurants and the shelves of local souvenir shops.
Working with local fishermen, the Foundation has encouraged Puntacana Resort & Club to serve lionfish at its numerous restaurants. The Foundation also trained local women to prepare lionfish as exotic souvenirs sold in local stores. Since 2011, The Foundation has helped harvest over 1,500 lbs. of lionfish from local waters, while actively participating in national and international workshops about lionfish.


The writer of Ecclesiastes put it so well. (Though you may have Pete Seeger's version, memorably sung by the Byrds in your ears) For us, in the dark northern hemisphere, it is the breaking down time of the year. The time of decay, death, mouldering and rotting – and so we come to compost.
On of our first chores when we came to Seaview was to build a compost heap. Stephen had dismantled the ridiculously high fencing so that we could finally see the sea from our house, and we had plenty of spare treated planks of wood. So he built two compost heaps – one beside the other. A work of genius! As we fill one heap up with fresh victuals, the other heap gently matures. Over the year, all sorts of goodies go into our compost heap. It could in many ways be said to be a labour of love.
The core goodness is, of course, the green waste from the kitchen. We eat a great deal of fruit and vegetables, and all their parings go in. Eggs and anything meaty don't – that would encourage rats.
All our garden waste goes into the compost heap – bar the very woody material, which wouldn't disintegrate quickly enough. Grass cuttings are an important element.
To this we add treasures lovingly collected on our walks in the neighbourhood. Cowpats from the friendly local cows. Horse manure – when we can get it! This was nicely bagged up by some wonderful folk on Holy Island – free for the taking! How very generous. Seaweed from the beach. We never pick or cut seaweed – but then we don't have to. If you wait for the right time, there will always be storms to sweep it up onto the beach. Seaweed is a really important addition to the compost heap because of the minerals and sea goodness it adds to the pile. Sometimes the sea gives other treasures for our compost heap. One winter, after terrible storms, huge piles of beech leaves came down the Tweed. So large were these piles on the beach that they dwarfed Stephen. We weren't alone to appreciate these beech gifts – lots of little bugs and insects to feed hungry birds too. As we add all these good things to the "operational" compost heap, the other compost heap – the maturing one – is just so good that plants (like these poppies) start to grow. This is an indication of the biggest failing with our compost heap: it never gets warm enough to kill the seeds and weedlings. Come winter, come this time of year, we are at the turning point with our compost heaps. One is very full indeed – Stephen has to jump on it at times to compress all the garden waste that has been piled up after the autumn clearances. And the other pile is rich, matured – and compressed. It's time to spread the goodness round and about. All sorts of treasures come to light … that's the blade of the paring knife that went missing last year! And there are worms – a sign of a healthy heap because, of course, it is they who have been eating our composting greenery and vegetables and excreting them as loam. Time to spread goodness around. Great mulchy piles around shrubs … And I do so love my little borders tidily put to bed like this! As we compost and reuse the goodness from garden, house and locality, we are part of a cycle that others follow too. Last winter the farmer put great piles of cow dung (cleared out from the cattle's indoor habitation) in the field up the hill from us. By the end of the year there was a sizeable heap. After harvest, it was loaded up onto tractors … and spread on the fields … Compost heaps have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I can still vividly remember the grass-cutting smell of my grandmother's heap in her Oxfordshire garden – probably because the heap sat under a large tree which we children liked to climb and hide in.
And my five-year old son – on his first school trip to the beach at Exmouth – coming back with a puzzled teacher and a determined expression on his face as he lugged home some grubby, sandy carrier bags full of seaweed for my compost heap!
We are not the only ones to love the compost heap here at Seaview – our neighbour's cat is particularly fond of this spot too.
Love the vision of your son on a school trip collecting seaweed. We don't put roots of weeds in the compost heap. Have you tried using a n accelerator to get the heat?
Yes – that seaweed my little lad brought me was one of the best presents I've ever had! Interesting to hear what you put on your compost heap – I don't put any bindweed on at all but all other weed roots do disintegrate. I have tried accelerators – but no noticeable improvement. I'm very chuffed to be getting comments on a post that I thought people would find boring – thank you!!
Golly – a post on an activity so dear to my heart. I love compost. Seattle Tilth, a local non-profit that encourages gardening and related stuff, actually has "Master Composter" class. I live in a great part of the world for this! At our house though, we don't actually have a compost pile, because I have chicken coop that I use the deep bedding method with, tossing in scraps, browns, greens etc., and letting the chickens pick over it and stir it around. Add their poop, and some water, and the soil bacteria do their thing. Twice a year I clear it out, getting two huge wheelbarrows full of lovely dark composted matter that I spread around the garden. I feel the same way you do about the sight of a row of plants tucked in by a thick layer of nutritional, insulating goodness, and knowing that it was created by renewable, natural rotting stuff!
We live by the sea as well. Seaweed is a major basis for our compost pile. Also mountains of mulched leaves left after a storm cover the beaches at low tide. Ash from the fire, chicken manure–all give great meaning to the phrase "dust to dust." Fine post.
Fascinating to see your amazing pics of your Alaskan life and think of you doing what we do here! Yes – I agree – dust to dust – we are all part of the great recycle.
A truly seasonal post! I had not reflected upon the ritual of composting before, thank you. Our composting has transformed since getting chickens. We always struggled to get enough manure and brown, dry stuff before. Now, once a week, a lovely layer of chicken poo and straw from the roost box goes over a week of veggie scraps the girls don't eat. All our left overs from cooking go straight to the girls to make into more poo and eggs. The compost and I are in heaven with the circularly of things.
Yes, I agree! The circularity of compost is just heavenly! I have to admit to feeling more twinges of envy of that lovely chicken poo….
Hello! I am so late to this (com)post because we had an epic windstorm, 70-80 MPH winds that lasted 12 hours!! No power and some folk are still out a week later and it is getting colder! but, compost…delicious compost with worms hahaha I keep all my scraps for the chickens next door and I have friends who have a massive one. we did have one when I lived in CA but our growing season is short and I am short on sun here so i leave it to others. Nice to see plants bedded sown for the winter. Seaweed, very ingenious.
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Haina offers a Historic Community of homes, it is 5 minutes to Historic Honokaa town, stores, shopping and more.... This spacious home needs some TLC with excellent potential to refurbish that will shine in this Historic community. TMK shows 2 bedrooms, it is a 3 bedroom home and needs to be corrected to reflect that. This is a corner lot with lots of room to expand. Haina has the BEST weather ALL year round ! What do they say LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
Rare 10.16 acres in the gorgeous and cool uplands of Paauilo Mauka in the Hamakua Coffee Plantation Subdv. Imagine your home on this pristine parcel with nearby Mauna Kea and majestic, sweeping views of the ocean! Ag 5 Zoned This lot has much to offer. There are a variety of small fruit and large native trees on the property and beautiful views of surrounding rolling pastureland and wooded areas. There is even an existing reservoir and seasonal stream running through the property. Lots of room for your animals and occasional wild game such as pheasants and turkeys roam the area. Let your imagination run wild, the possibilities are endless.
Small house with giant view. Brand new one bedroom one bath on 5 acres. Fully self-sufficient eco house. Panoramic ocean view with no houses to block your view and no one looking down your back. Private yet easy access to roads and town. Very desirable elevation. There is also a small house for a gardener.
Located in quaint and quiet Paauilo on the Hamakua Coast, with ocean views and a waterfall!. With a total of 4,780 square feet under roof, there's lots of room to enjoy the quite rural atmosphere. The home features magnificent Maui and ocean views, tropical landscaping, seasonal stream & waterfall on 2.7 acres. Upstairs enjoy extensive entertaining space with over 1,000 square feet of wrap-around lanai. The bright and breezy spacious living room area features a classic floor to ceiling fireplace and views of Maui and the ocean. Chefs kitchen features custom solid wood cabinets, granite slab counter tops, stainless steel appliances, gas stove and warming oven, a wet bar and kitchen Island. Kitchen's dining area features peaceful views over green pastures to the ocean. New wood grained tile flooring in living, dining, and kitchen. Also upstairs is the master bedroom and spa bathroom with shower and whirlpool tub, guest room and a second full bathroom and laundry room. Ground level features a large wrap around patio area, family room, half bath and large third bedroom, storage area, and 2-car garage.
A fee simple, free-standing commercial building with a parking lot is now available in Honokaa, Hawaii. Property is zoned Commercial Village (CV) and located on the corner of Rickard Place and Mamane Street, the main street through Honokaa. Building is approximately 2,940 square-feet, on a lot of approximately 14,611 square-feet. Current tenants are Grace Flowers Hawaii and Honokaa Propane.
This 3 acres has great potential as you will see of the land bordering Kalopa Mauka Road. It has a limited view. There is a building but it is a tear down. The land does border Kalopa Park. The owner is interested in selling soon.
Looking to own a home on the Hamakua Coast? Here is your opportunity to own a plantation era home located in Paauilo Camp. Transform to your dream home or restore to its original charm. Three bedrooms, one bath, covered lanai overlooking lush greenery, plus covered lanai leading to backyard. Front lanai offers ocean and forest views. Home is located within walking distance from the County Park, Pa'auilo Elementary & Intermediate School, post office and Paauilo Store.
Investment Opportunity with great location. Corner lot in downtown Honokaa with great exposure. Large lot provides opportunity to expand commercial use for your business or hold as income property with the two (2) existing dwellings. Subdivision potential with 10,000 sq. ft. zoning. Subject property is zoned Village Commercial (CV-10) and located on the corner of Mamame St. and Puakalo St. which is a main intersection in downtown Honokaa. There are two (2) homes on the 30,039 sq. ft. parcel. Makai home is 1,283 sq. ft. of living area with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath (5 rooms). The second Mauka home is 2,280 sq. ft. of living area with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths (6 rooms) plus covered 2 car garage. Commercial zoning allows a higher and better use then residential in this location.
Just below quaint Honokaa town ready for your dream home.
What an incredible and rare opportunity! This 113.29 acre lot is located in Honokaa with the current zoning of A-40A (Agricultural, 40 Acres), with potential for future subdivision and development. Could you imagine waking up to these amazing ocean views? Build your dream home here and make your dreams become a reality! Surrounded by rich ranch land, livestock thrives in this environment. The deep soil is former sugar cane land that would be ideal for a variety of agricultural crops too. The property borders an irrigation ditch. County water is available and the potential to draw additional water from the ditch. This acreage borders Honokaa town on two sides. Honokaa town has restaurants, shopping, medical clinic and theater, as well as schools. Honokaa is a historic town, known for its "paniolo" or cowboy history. It is also known as a boutique bedroom community of both Hilo and Waimea - 40 miles from Hilo, 15 miles from Waimea. Waimea is home to world-class restaurants, North Hawaii Community Hospital, and Hawaii Preparatory Academy - a highly regarded K-12 private school. Honokaa is also the gateway to famous Waipio Valley - a beautiful secluded hamlet of Hawaiian culture, farming and beaches. Breathtaking ocean views, ideal Hamakua Coast location, and over 100 acres of prime agricultural land. This property has it all. Do not enter the property without appointment of realtor, contacting listing agent for more information and stunning aerial video footage.
Ultra private and peaceful country home on 5 deep soil acres on the slopes of Mauna Kea. Perfectly situated between Waimea and Honokaa. Properties 2400 ft elevation is considered to be one of the best microclimates especially for rancher's farmers or those who simply want to be private and tucked away at this end of the road location. Property Features Include: *Both greenhouse and garage are permitted and perfect for off-grid living. *Large Greenhouse *Large detached garage and workshop. *Photovoltaic solar with backup Yanmar diesel generator. *Solar hot water. *Approx. 1 acre of sprinkler irrigation. *4 fenced livestock areas with shelters. *Planted with Citrus, Avocado, Banana, Guava, Brazilian cherries and tea tree. *Native Trees include Koa, Ohia, Hibiscus, Bamboo and Hau.
Vintage plantation home completely renovated while preserving its historic charm. This comfortable 3 bedroom 1 bath home is move in ready with all new kitchen cabinets, countertops, sink, vinyl tile flooring throughout the home, new bathroom vanity, toilet, and bathtub, interior & exterior paint, and more. Some bonuses to the home include the spacious kitchen, the cute front porch, enclosed lanai, and a covered patio laid with bricks from the plantation era which opens up to a generous backyard with fruit trees such as banana, moringa (a superfood!), citrus, and soursop. Recently fumigated for termites and warranty valid until 12/2020. All this at an affordable price and located in a friendly community known as Paauilo Camp Community Association, just a short walk away from the recreation park, and other common conveniences. Update: in February of 2019 an additional parking space was created in the front of the home. Total of 2 spaces for vehicles and potential space for more.
Welcome to one of the finest locations on the Big Island – the Hamakua Coast. This magnificent 16 acre ocean front estate, with nearly 400ft of ocean frontage, located in an ideal climate and location, comes with two homes masterfully designed sitting atop the rugged, dramatic tropical coastline, with views of Maui and the vast Pacific Ocean. The Resort-style main home sits near 450ft elevation, with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, encompassing 6,560sqft, and begins with the grand Porte-cochere entryway. The home was constructed using fine materials to showcase magnificence: Koa cabinetry, enormous Ohia posts, Travertine flooring, and more. Between the spacious living room, dining area, and gourmet kitchen lies a corridor hallway leading to the private bedrooms, baths, and office – all designed to surround the inner courtyard which features a fantastic 40'x30' swimming pool with rock-wall waterfall, outdoor kitchen, and space to soak up the sun. On the other side of the courtyard from the main home features an attached but separate entry way to a complete two story guest-wing quarters. The additional 4 bed 2 bath 2,176sqft home features a view and setting unlike any other at an approx. elevation of 250 feet. From the lanai, you can enjoy the views through Iron Wood trees, as you listen to waves crashing against the coast line, or during the proper times of the year, watch the WHALES BREACH(!). TO EXPLORE THE PROPERTY with a VISUAL TOUR, CLICK THE FILM ICON. (upper right of the page) Ideally located in a low dense pastoral countryside within minutes to the historic town of Honokaa – with shopping, schools, restaurants, and more. Resort amenities of the Gold Coast of the Island are approximately an hour away. Both international airports in Kona and Hilo are also approximately an hour ride. .
A beautiful rock wall-lined drive way leads you to the front entry of this clean and bright 3 bedroom 2 and a half bathroom home and Ohana unit on 4.1 acres. The living area features large windows enhancing the ocean views and a wood burning stove for warmth on chilly evenings. The Carport has been converted to additional living space so there is plenty of room for the entire family to spread out. Below the main home is a Large Quonset hut with an attached and fully finished 1 bedroom 1 bath living area. Enjoy expansive ocean views from the manicured yard, full of lovingly cultivated fruit and ornamental plants. Fruit varieties include: Apple, Peach, Tangelo, Lychee, Orange, Mango, Pineapple, Avocado, Mountain Apple and Guava. The rest of the property is fully fenced for your furry friends…. cows, horses, goats or sheep… this property is ready! Excellent location, only a few minutes from recreational activities at Kolopa State Park and only 5 minutes from Honokaa or 20 minutes from Waimea.
Hear the stream and waterfall all day long from inside this house or from one of the many lanais. Watch the waterfall from the shower that needs no shower curtain. Feel the breeze blow through the open sliding glass doors on each side of the house. Enjoy the tropical sounds and smells that surround this zen house including a stream running through the middle of the property. The ocean view is just one of many beauties to delight the senses in this unique house perched above Waiolele Stream in the quentisential little Hawaiian village of Kukuihaele. This pole house has an open floor plan design and has the feeling of a treehouse. Floor to ceiling glass walls allow the tropical splendor to be part of your everyday life. There is even a view of a waterfall from the bathroom and back part of the house. A covered lanai on each corner encourages one to be outside and enjoy this slice of paradise up close. The newly renovated kitchen with granite countertops is nicely updated and perfect for entertaining. The roomy loft bedroom has an opening skylight that allows you to see the stars above you as you lie in bed. On the ground level below the main living area is a totally separate living area which can be rented as a studio apartment. With its own lanai facing the stream, outdoor shower, plus spacious indoor bathroom with large tub, it is another peaceful retreat for you, your guests. The carport has room for two cars. It also has a custom workroom added to one side and there is a large loft storage area. On the property, just across the stream, the Serenity House is an outdoor artistic structure nestled right next to the stream. Here you can lounge in a hammock, enjoy yoga or take a dip in the crystal clear stream and be part of nature. It also has an upper level to provide another creative space for outdoor sleeping or a cozy reading area. The palm trees, banyan trees, monstera, ferns and other tropical foliage provide seclusion and total privacy.
Ocean views and views of Maui from this beautiful ranch home! Can we say LOCATION! This is it! A working ranch in the North Eastern Tip of the Big Island of Hawaii in Paauilo. Lava zone 8 and a cooler climate of 2000 ft above sea leve but many days of gorgeous sunshine awaits you! Panoramic ocean views of Maui along w/ snow capped view of Mauna Kea and rolling hills surrounding you. This beautiful working ranch has 3 paddocks, a seasonal stream, 2 orchards including a stone fruit orchard! Three Bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms plus a tall carport with gorgeous Ohia logs and tongue and groove ceilings! Just added is a beautiful partially enclosed lanai and a large multi-purpose room in the opposite end of the home with tall vaulted ceilings. The kitchen, main house bathroom and extra walk in closet has custom cabinets. Kitchen has Corian counters, large open sink with an eat in dining area and family room which overlooks the views of the Ocean and Maui. A must see!
Rare... 5 acres in Paauilo Mauka located on the slopes of Mauna Kea that offers the most ideal climate. This property awaits your dream home in a tranquil, peaceful private all Country setting. Convenient... 20 minutes to Honokaa, 30 minutes to Waimea. Views of Mauna Kea, rolling hills, horses and cattle that roam. This is Ranch land at its finest !
Seller Financing possible with adequate down payment! Beautiful raw acreage property encompassing approximately 33.9 acres in Ahualoa Homesteads, with three adjoining parcels. The property is accessible from above on Kahana Drive via a peaceful country road, or below from Kumupele Rd. There is a well established road going to a clear area of the property from the top entryway. Or from the bottom entryway will lead you to an edible bamboo forest and another house site. Water meter installed on Kahana Drive. Beautiful mature trees and ample privacy — this could be your private estate. Various roads, culverts, trails, and fences are present and create a foundation for more potential. The three tax map key parcels numbers are: 3-4-6-9-1 (8.41acres), 3-4-6-9-2 (7.144acres) & 3-4-6-9-101 (18.348acres), all three parcels to be sold together.
According to available historic records, Kukaiau Ranch was established in 1885. This lot is one of the few independent (all are Fee Simple) 40 acre parcels within this approximate 9,000 acre ranch of pastures, old growth Koa and 'Ohia and large groves of Eucalyptus. This lot is easy access off the main road and offers incredible pastoral privacy with huge ocean views and morning sunrises. This area of the Hamakua Coast offers some of the best pasture land on the Big island beginning at an elevation of approx. 3,000 feet. Approximately 60-80 inches of rain per year, this very desirable area for local ranchers has paved private access. Located on the lower slopes of Mauna Kea in the Pa'auilo weather pocket, the Kukaiau Ranch stretches from 3,000 ft. to 8,600 ft.; this lot is in the lower elevations. Easy to see and easy to find; For Sale Sign on the property. Off Mamalahoa Highway turn up at Kukaiau Sign between 34 and 35 mile marker. Follow this road all the way into Umikoa Village which is approx. 4.5 miles. Lot will be on the right just before the corral/branding area which is obvious. This is upcountry Big Island land within one of the most pristine and untouched areas of the Hamakua Coast with a healthy selling history.
Opportunity to own 2 lots zoned CV 21,259 sq ft. Sale to include parcel 16. Income producing from laundromat and cell tower with room for further development.
Over 2.8 acres of zoned CV property. Includes solid building of 8,624 sq ft . Home of the famous TEXDRIVE-IN and home to HAWAII COUNTY FCU. Additional 1,400 sq ft available to rent. NNN 75 parking stalls. Great CAP for the investor.
Kawela Ranch on the Hamakua Coast, consisting of 71.178 acres and only 20 minutes from Waimea, has Final Subdivision approval as 6 lots of record. Lots 1 and 2 are approximately 15 acres each. Lots 3, 4, 5, and 6 are approximately 10 acres each. Lot 4 SOLD before listing. Easy access off Mamalahoa Highway at the 46-mile marker, the lots will be serviced by underground HELCO and private water from two on site wells; obviously solar energy is an option and prevalent in the area. Each lot is already sub metered for water and fully fenced. The interior main road is paved with excellent maintained gravel roads to each lot. The 240' x 130' Noble Panels Arena is graded and already in use awaiting completion. Plans for the Kawela Ranch Polo Club are in the works! The ranch is Agriculturally Dedicated for lower tax rates and CCR's are geared towards cooperative ranching within the subdivision. Gorgeous and healthy old growth 'Ohia forests and rolling pasture lands with views to the ocean and Mauna Kea from every lot. Nothing like this available within this proximity to the services in the towns of Waimea and Honokaa; only 5 lots available currently. SEE OTHER LOTS 614951 LOT 1, 614950 LOT 2, 614948 LOT 3, AND 614949 LOT 6.
Private Ranch Estate on 35 acres in Pauillo Uplands. SELLER IS MOTIVATED TO SELL - Price Reduced - Owner Financing Available. Bring an offer! Horse ready with agricultural extras! Newly built-in 2015 a beautiful home with open beam ceilings, hard wood flooring and wood burning fireplace to keep you warm and cozy on those chilly nights. Enjoy the Equestrian "ranch life" in a private remote location, beautiful fresh climate, lush trees and grassy pastures. Great climate for horses and cattle in cooler elevation and fully equipped with a complete barn and water catchment system to be used for animals, agriculture or fire. County water and electricity are used for the house. A unique rarely available offering which provides many extras for a sense of security, peace and enjoyment. Master bath en-suite with double vanity and a luxurious Mr Steamer in bathtub. Wrap around Lanai has a large covered deck which is great for entertaining and capturing views. Hurricane shelter has been built inside the garage and a Diesel generator backup is a plus so you'll never worry to be without electricity. This Ranch Estate is also unique because it backs into a forest line providing privacy and a generous portion of remote pasture to enjoy riding like a Hawaiian Paniolo Cowboy. You may also enjoy developing your own tropical fruit orchard and gardens with plenty of available catchment rainwater on this fabulous 35 acre fully fenced Equestrian property. Low property Taxes - Only $200 per year because of Agriculture zone and use.
This property is the ONLY well maintained income producing lot for sale with infrastructure on the entire Hamakua Coast. *Kapulena is one of the most sought after places to live on the Big Island. *This private fee simple 32 acre estate offers temperate weather, prevailing trade winds, and the perfect of amount of rain. *Located at the very end of Kapulena Orchards subdivision and next to huge tracts of State and privately owned land. *The property includes a 1,500 sq.ft. permitted Empire barn. The barn is built on a concrete slab and has two rolling door entrances and caretaker's quarters. *The barn is set up to be catchment ready with the downspouts installed for future rainwater harvesting tank. *The current owner has revitalized the macadamia nut orchards extensively including planting over 150 new trees, fertilizing, grafting, trimming, and clearing ironwood trees. *Income on the orchard can easily increase beginning this year. We have a local buyer for the mac nuts and the pickers to harvest. *Property is ag-dedicated which means "that the land is being used on a continuous and regular basis for agricultural activities with the purpose of generating income" and creates lower property taxes. Few other properties actually meet this designation. *County water provided through private system and is run to the barn. * Electric to the barn has been installed by a licensed electrician. *The property boasts roads that traverse throughout the acreage making access to the property easy and convenient. *The property is completely fenced with hog wire and has a rock wall at the entrance of the property. *The elevation at the top of the property is 1,500' and the bottom is at 1,200'. Grow a variety of crops at this elevation. *Private- yet minutes to shopping, schools, theatre, and restaurants, in Honoka'a town. Minutes to the famous and majestic Waipio Valley.
18, 396 sqft. lot and zoned RS-7.5. It's located just below the heart of Honokaa town and School. Staking was already done in September 2017.
From the moment you drive up to Waianuhea, you realize you are somewhere magical, even though you are just 20 minutes away from Waimea. The elegantly terraced entry greets you, as does the idyllic pond and manicured acreage. As you enter the lodge, you are greeted with one of two fireplaces, windows that let natural light play across surfaces, and a sense of coming home. Currently permitted as a 5 bedroom lodge, with a commercial kitchen, Waianuhea could once again become the popular B&B it once was. But, possibilities abound, as this estate could also easily be converted into a spectacular sustainable family residence, or a gentleman's farm. The 5 bedrooms are all en-suite, and one is slightly removed with its own lanai and hot tub. As you continue in, you enter the great room. Set up for entertaining, there are spiral stairs that lead down into a second living area that is just as stunning as the first. On the terrace out front sits an energy efficient hot tub, run on solar as is the entire estate. The entire property also has county water AND catchment complete with its own 30,000 gallon tank. As you walk the grounds, a sense of serenity fills your soul, and the grotto cave adds a bit of mystery to explore. If you are looking for a business opportunity on the Hamakua Coast, or just your own elegant estate, come have a look at Waianuhuea. You may find that you never want to leave this peaceful paradise.
On the North Shore of the Big Island, Hamakua offers a varied degree of real estate opportunities, from high-end homes in Waikoekoe Lots to more affordable condominiums such as Paauilo Village and everything in between.
To those thinking of exploring the real estate market, contact us today - our team has experience in the Big Island real estate market and we are happy to be of assistance.


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Q: Relation between continuity of partial derivatives and existence of total differential In my textbook I have an example of a function that doesn't have a total differential, but it has partial derivatives :
Let f be a function from $\mathbb R^2$ to $\mathbb R$
$$f(x,y)=\begin{cases} 1 &\text{ if $x=0$ or $y=0$} \\ 0&\text{otherwise } \end{cases}$$
Partial derivatives at $(0,0)$ are:
$$
\frac{\partial f}{\partial x}(0,0) =\, 0 = \frac{\partial f}{\partial y}(0,0)
$$
on the other hand, $f$ isn't continuous at $(0,0)$, so its total differential doesn't exist.
And below this there is a theorem saying if a function has continuous partial derivatives at a point $a$, then f has a total differential at $a$.
So partial derivatives of $f$ (example above) aren't continuous? It seems to me that partial derivatives are continuous because it is always zero. Where is the problem? Thank you.

A: The partial derivatives don't even exist in any neighborhood of $(0,0)$. For example the second partial derivative at $(1,0)$ is $\lim_{h \to 0} \frac {0-1} h$  which does not exist.
You can  conclude that the function is differentiable at $(0,0)$ if you  know that both partial derivatives exist is some open disk around the origin and that they are continuous functions.


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Andrew Forsdick is a participant in and advocate of Bike MS. He was diagnosed in 2013. Photo by Sarah McAlexander, Health+ Fitness Magazine, September 2015
For some people, Bike MS is more than an annual event—it's a way of life.
by Matt Alderton
While Bike MS happens just once a year in each of nearly 100 locations across the country, it is, for many people, a year-round experience. Just talk to venture capitalist Andrew Forsdick, who promotes and trains for the National MS Society's Bike MS fundraiser all year long. For him, Bike MS is a daily source of inspiration and motivation.
Building excitement, endurance
Forsdick, 45, of Memphis, Tennessee, has been an avid cyclist for 10 years, and he participated in Bike MS for the first time in 2011—two years before he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. "I wanted to do this multiday bike ride I'd heard about. I had a vague idea that it supported a cause, but at that point, for me, it was more about doing the ride," he recalls. "After my diagnosis, however, it had a deeper meaning. MS is a condition that can be easily misunderstood, so raising awareness has become really important to me."
Andrew Forsdick promotes Bike MS when he is not riding in it or preparing for it. Not only does it raise money for the cause, but it's also fun and healthy, he tells people. Photo courtesy of the National MS Society
Bike MS has been an ideal platform for year-round advocacy, Forsdick says. "One thing I do all year long is evangelize the event," he says. "I wear my Bike MS jersey when I'm training, and I talk about it constantly."
When he hears people lamenting their stale exercise routines, he always chimes in with a plug for Bike MS, which he suggests will help them reach their fitness goals by giving them a concrete objective to work toward on their calendar. With nearly 100 annual bike rides ranging from 15 to 150 miles across the country, with fundraising that supports everything from research to programs to advocacy and awareness, most people can find an event that's just right for them, he says.
"The more people who participate in Bike MS the better, because the more money that's raised, the better the chances of finding a cure," Forsdick says. "Plus, it's just a lot of fun. I want to spread the word because whether you have MS or not, riding in Bike MS is a great opportunity to do something that's different, healthy for you and helps a good cause."
Prepping for the pedals
When he isn't talking about Bike MS, Forsdick is training for it. While his own regimen is relatively rigorous, he feels that a thirst for activity is all anyone really needs to participate in Bike MS. There are rides for everyone, from amateurs to athletes, whether they want to ride one day or two. Not only are route lengths variable, but participants don't even have to use a traditional bicycle; cyclists of varying abilities can also use a tandem bike with a family member or friend, or a hand cycle.
No matter the mileage, riding safely and successfully takes preparation.
"If riding one day and 15 miles is your goal, that's great. You can do that. Or you can do more if you want. It's up to you," says Forsdick, who participates every year in I Ride with MS, a program that promotes Bike MS participation by cyclists who are living with the disease. "We wear jerseys that say 'I Ride with MS' so somebody who's sitting on the sidelines will see us and think, 'Maybe I can do this, too.' "
That's not to say participants should go straight from the couch to the bike. Whether you go just a couple miles or a couple hundred, riding safely and successfully takes preparation. Here are some important considerations to get you started:
Start with easy routes: Industrial designer Maria Boustead, 38, rides her bike to and from work every day, so she's learned a few things about riding with MS, which can be helpful for training. "I suggest starting with short rides to places in your neighborhood; ride a mile or two to the park or the movie theater just to get comfortable being on the road with cars—then expand from there," advises Boustead, who splits her time between New York and Chicago. "If you have trouble with heat, like I do, plan a shadier route or a route with less traffic, because the exhaust from cars is extra hot."
Mix it up: Limiting your exercise to a single activity will also limit your physical gains. "If somebody is cycling all the time, it's good to sometimes run or swim—anything that gets the heart rate up, butuses different muscles," explains Forsdick. He says workouts like swimming or indoor cycling also can be good alternatives for people when their body—or the weather—doesn't cooperate with their training plans.
Equip yourself: Boustead—owner of a company called Po Campo, which makes cycling bags—says the most important piece of equipment a cyclist can have is a custom-fitted bike. "When people say they don't like biking, I think it's usually because their bike doesn't fit them. It's either too large or too small, so it's not fun to ride," she explains. "Going to a bike shop and getting a bike that's fit to you is probably the most important thing."
Practice pedaling: "The most important thing is to be comfortable—physically and mentally," explains Forsdick. And that comes from time in the saddle, so it's a good idea to ride several times a week for several months prior to the event.
Other basics include a helmet for safety and bike lights to improve visibility if you're doing training rides at night.
Basic safety includes wearing a helmet and using bike lights in low visibility settings.
As you get more experienced, Forsdick says, you might also consider clip-in pedals for more efficient and powerful pedaling. While it's not necessary, spandex cycling apparel provides padding around the seat, bright colors to make you visible on the road, and moisture-wicking fabric to keep you dry.
Regardless of how often you ride, what equipment you buy or what route you choose, treating Bike MS as a year-round lifestyle instead of an annual event will help you live your best life, Forsdick and Boustead agree.
Matt Alderton is a Chicago-based freelance writer.
Visit Bike MS to get involved.


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import time
import RPi.GPIO as GPIO

from .wake_button import WakeButton

class RaspberryPiWakeButton(WakeButton):
    def __init__(self):
        super().__init__()
        GPIO.setmode(GPIO.BCM)
        GPIO.setup(18, GPIO.IN, pull_up_down=GPIO.PUD_UP)

    def run(self):
        while True:
            input_state = GPIO.input(18)
            if not input_state:
                self.on_detected()
                time.sleep(0.2)

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A quick and simple guide to getting into the popular fighting game.
The following is a guide to watching and understanding Street Fighter V. This guide is intended for new viewers, to enable them to enjoy the technical and fast paced nature of Street Fighter V.
Street Fighter V is the quintessential modern fighting game. Players go head to head as fantasy martial artists in a match where the goal is to empty the opponents life bar. These matches typically consist of best out of three games, with each game being best out of three rounds. If the players do not beat each other after 99 seconds, the player with the highest life total wins the round. Occasionally two players may knock each other out at the same time.
Typical Street Fighter tournaments are double elimination, which means if a player loses two matches they are eliminated from the tournament.
The edges of the screen will be divided based on the starting player, and each side will have the resource bars of the player that started on that side of the screen. Knowing which side each character belongs to is as easy as seeing the character faces in the upper corners of the screen.
During tournaments, there will also be an overlay of the player name around or on their characters health bar. The health bar is the most important bar on the screen, if either one becomes completely empty, the round ends.
On the bottom corners of the screen you have the V-Gauge bar and the Critical Art Meter. The critical art meter (also known as super meter) fills up when players connect with attacks that do not use it.
The V-Gauge is a defensive resource bar that only fills up when a player takes damage, uses V-Skill, or connects with a heavy attack. V-Reversal requires only one bar of V-Gauge and is an escape move unique to every character. V-Trigger is similar to a Critical Art Attack except that it is more of a utility move specific to every character, some are special attacks while others are temporary buffs.
The last bars are the smallest ones, known as the stun bars. Stun bars fill up every time a character is hit with an attack, but the meter empties quickly. If a character takes enough consecutive attacks the stun bar can fill up and cause the character to be stunned, enabling the attacker to attack unblocked by the disabled opponent.
Play style will determine character choice for most professional competitors.
Aggressive players will choose a character with many offensive options and a low health pool.
Strategy players will choose ranged characters that may not hit as hard but have good defensive tactics and abilities that keep their opponents at a distance with weapons like fireballs or stretchy limbs.
Teching a throw: every character can throw, and this can be stopped if the other player presses throw at almost the same time as the attacking player presses throw.
Tick throw: while in range, a player attacks and then throws the opponent before they can tech the throw.
Normal attack: any of the basic kick and punch attacks that are not part of a special combo.
Counter attack: normal attacks that connect during the animation of an opponent's attack.
Special attack: character specific attacks requiring a series of directional inputs on the joystick before a button is pressed. These are the Shoryukens and Fireballs of the game.
Combo: a series of attacks that connect to each other, they are all character specific.
Safety: A lot of moves can be fast or slow, depending on how they are used they can be considered "Safe" or "Unsafe." Safety depends on whether or not the defending player can attack back. Unsafe moves are often slow moves or special attacks that leave the attacker unable to defend, enabling the defender to begin attacking. Professional players try to avoid unsafe moves whenever possible.
Neutral or "Footsies": Neutral Game is often best played by characters who walk fast and/or have long attacks or "pokes." Footsies is also basically the same term but is called that due to the legs often being the longest limbs, often keeping the opponent at a distance with their feet.
Cross Up: a player jumps but lands an attack on the opposite side of the defending player.
Jump In: a player jumps at an opponent with an attack in the air.
Empty Jump: an attacking player jumps at an opponent and does not use an air attack.
Reversal: An attack used to stop a jump. Includes some special moves.
Wake Up Game: the series of options players have when one player is knocked down and the other can time a specific attack.
Meaty: an attack that is able to hit the opponent the moment they get up from being knocked down.
Shimmy: a player walks up to an opponent and walks back immediately.
Setup: a player executes a series of attacks resulting in a moment when the opponent doesn't know how to defend themselves.
Reads: a player making good predictions of their opponents moves. Playing unpredictably is considered a good and required skill in high-level Street Fighter play.
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