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Myrtle Beach, S.C., offers ways to vacation on a budget - USA Today

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Myrtle Beach has a reputation as a family beach — a workingman's destination where a week of sun and fun with the kids won't break the bank. In a time of layoffs, high unemployment and recession, that makes the Grand Strand ...

February’s (not so) weird weather is explainable - Nashua Telegraph

Average Temperature: 28.5 degrees, 2.9 degrees above normal. Mildest: 1981, 32.7. Coldest: 1934, 13.5. All-time High: 70, Feb. 24, 1985, and Feb. 22, 1997. 2010 High: 48, Feb. 21. All-time Low: 35 below (all-time low for Nashua), Feb. 16, 1943. 2010 ...

Family beach offers ways to save bucks on vacation - Carroll County Online

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Myrtle Beach has a reputation as a family ... connects with a string of eight seafood restaurants in the town locals like to call “The Seafood Capital of South Carolina;” http://www.murrellsinletmarshwalk.com Festival ...

Not enough hours in a teacher's day, nor dollars for what they need - Palm Beach Interactive

We have a joke around my house on payday. My husband will say: "You really get paid? I thought you paid them to let you work there." You see, I am a teacher. It is my second career and second set of degrees. I have been teaching for seven years, and ...

Wine + Food chairman works, plays hard - The Post and Courier

Or, 'What is this Sustainable Seafood thing about? What is Certified South Carolina grown?' "I think there's something that can pique someone's interest to learn more about food, wine, produce, meats. And it's here, in our backyard." Work hard, play ...

Shedding the Suit for a Winemaker's Life in France - New York Times

PARIS — For a group of affluent wine lovers, buying a French vineyard is similar to indulging in a yacht or a villa in the south of France. They are known as “néo-vignerons,” or “new wine growers.” And Stéphane Paillard, a French ...

Eight who dare: The Ultimate Florida Challenge race tests paddlers - St. Petersburg Times

On Saturday, eight daring men will leave St. Petersburg for a 1,200-mile kayak/canoe race around Florida. The Ultimate Florida Challenge, held just once before, in 2006, will send them south along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, through the ...

What's Happening calendar: March 4 - 10, 2010 - Saratogian

CALL FOR ENTRIES. Seeking artists working in soft pastels (no oil pastels) to submit new work for consideration into the annual Shirt Factory & Adirondack Pastel Society Regional Pastels Only Juried Exhibition, hosted by Tom Myott Gallery. Submit one ...

Chile says rebuilding could take years as aftershocks continue to ... - Honolulu Advertiser

DICHATO, Chile — Chile's president says it will take three years to rebuild the region wracked by an earthquake and tsunami, something all too clear to the people cleaning up this splintered tourist town. Dichato is nestled between pine-forested ...

Strong Aftershock Hits Chile Quake Zone - NPR News

A strong aftershock with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 has struck Chile's quake-stricken city of Concepcion, sending people running into the streets. The U.S. Geological Survey says the aftershock hit at 6:19 a.m. (0939 GMT, 4:19 a.m. EST) Friday ...

Resolved Question: I have two choices, what should i do?

So i can either go on vacation down south for a week in April or i can get a Jet Ski and use it all summer long. This is the hardest decision because the weather isnt always warm in new york, but i want a Jet Ski so bad. What decision what you make? I need helpand i live on the water so i could use it a lot more

Resolved Question: How can I make a healthy low fat potato salad?

I am going on vacation to South Carolina this summer, and I don't want to eat any of the fatty foods there. It is like drinking the water in TJ. I need some healthy food ideas that work for summer. What is a good recipe for a healthy potato salad? more

Resolved Question: Can someone correct my English????

Hi Danielle, how are you? I hope well. I'm enjoying my last day of vacation, school starts again the monday :( But at least it's my last year! I tell you that in December I went on holiday to Sierras de Córdoba, was very nice.We visited many places and also visited my uncle, Guillermo. A few days ago came to visit Guillermo and Luca, and spent a few days at my house, they send many greetings and hope to see you soon. I wish I could go and visit again, but the processing of the passport is quite long and tiring. You should come to visit Argentina, here are many interesting places to see and you'll like. Here it is summer, but in the south there is snow even in summer, so we can go skiing at Cerro Catedral and Cerro Otto, would be fun :) And if not, can come in July (in July are winter holidays) Well, I hope everyone is well. I send many greetings from me and from my dad, my mum, from Antonella, Verónica, Carolina, and Bruno. Greetings! more

Voting Question: Where are all the pools in South Dakota?

We are traveling to South Dakota this summer. It does get pretty hot there and I have been looking for a vacation home or even a hotel that has a outdoor pool and I cannot even find one! Is there a reason behind this??? more

Voting Question: It is spring equinox, the UT clock reads 22:00, Sun on meridian at 75 deg. South. What is your latitude?

During an upcoming vacation, you decide to take a solo boat trip. While contemplating the universe, you lose track of your location. Fortunately, you have some astronomical table and instruments, as well as a UT clock. You thereby put together the following description of your situation: -It is the spring equinox. -The Sun is on you meridian at altitude 75* in the south -The UT clock reads 22:00 a. What is your latitude? How do you know? b. Consult a map. Based on your position, where is the nearest land? Which way should you sail to reach it? 2. It is the day of the summer solstice. The Sun is on your meridian at altitude 67.5* in the north. The UT clock reads 06:00. 3. Your local time is midnight. Polaris appears at altitude 67* in the north. The UT clock reads 01:00 4.Your local time is 6 A.M. From the position of the Southern Cross, you estimate that the south celestial pole is an altitude 33* in the south. The UT clock reads 11:00 more

Resolved Question: What's the difference between north & south Virginia Beach?

I'm planning a vacation to VA beach this summer, and I'm trying to figure out where the best place to stay is. I've been there once before and stayed in the northern section, which was fine, but I'd like to hear a comparison of the two areas. Where's the better food/entertainment/etc.? Thanks! more

Voting Question: urgent! cousins ruining my vacation! help!!?

Going on vacation soon, Spring Break. Were going to South Carolina to my uncle rons, as we do every spring & summer. Last summer, my aunt and uncle and their 3 kids, 7, 5, and 2 now, went with us. they kinda invited themselves because my uncle ron is his brother. well, its MY vacation because my grandma and i have went there every year since i was very little. so yeah it is MY vacation my problem here is that the kids are so annoying. the 5 yr old cries over every little thing(middle child) and the 7 yr old is so hiper and none of them will listen to me when i tell them theyre not suppost to be doing something theyre doing. the 2 yr old gets ALL the attention and to get my grandmas attention sometimes i have to scream "hey im gonna go jump off tha balcony!" and she knows im joking so she laughs and asks me wat i want. well, i dont get to do anything i want cos when the kids r with us they never want to go shopping really. they get tired and soon loose patience. my aunt sits on her bum while shes there and doesnt even offer to help with dinner or clean dishes. the kids r soo hyper(theyre all boys) and they r always fighting or following me around and bugging me and waking me up in the morning while im trying to sleep!!! they are rough with the dogs too! theyre small dogs! they jump around and run thru the house and everything! the 2 yr old, whenever he cries mamaw always gets him n loves on him and he always gets what he wants. i always have my own momey my uncle gives me, so my grandma doesnt have to buy me anything. but all her attention is towards the baby! he makes EVERYONE happy xcept me. also, the boys think they know it ALL> u cnt tell them theyre wrong! they will argue but the most annoying is when they cry over stupidstuff. we dont get to really go to all the places i wanna go 2 when the baby is with us cos mamaws like we will go when we dont have baby because im tired. blahblahblah. we all share the same house while were there too... the kids also scream and r being loud in the house and it annoys my papaw and me. we tell them to calm down but the brats dont listen. i go get my aunt or uncle. but they ruin MY vacation!! and theyre coming with us again this year!! i really dont like kids at ALL and it upsets me that theyre coming because i just get shoved to the side when theyre here. im the only girl in a family of boys and im 13. HELP PLZ! PS: the 7 yr old & 7 yr old are my mamaws stepgrandkidsI cant visit another relative, i always go to my uncles. we have every year and theres no other relative id visit. more

Resolved Question: When have most of the hurricanes hit in South Carolina?

I'm thinking of spending our family vacation in Myrtle Beach, S.C. and was wondering what time of year the last few hurricanes had hit there. When did Hanna hit, etc? We were thinking about the time right around Memorial Day Weekend and the week coming after. We don't want to risk our one big vacation time for the year getting ruined by a hurricane. I read on the internet that the season for hurricanes starts that time of year but how often does it really happen or do they mostly happen later in the summer? I know that September is a hot month for them but, still want to be sure. Also, curious to know if that is a really busy time of year for that area. I don't mind busy but if it is ridiculously busy, not sure if I will try that with 3 kids under 8 years old. more

Resolved Question: Traveling around Spain for 3 months: suggestions for a GENERAL (regional) itinerary?

Hi, I will be traveling around Spain for about three months (May 12 to August 12). My plan is to travel slowly, exploring a particular region before moving on to the next (I don't want to jump around due to travel costs) with the idea of seeing as many places as possible. But I'm not sure where to start and the best way to make my way around the country taking in consideration both the weather and perhaps local events such as festivals for each region. As a very rough itinerary, which I can make more specific later, my thought is to start in Barcelona on May 12, move south along the coast, explore Andalusia, then the central region, the northwest, and finally Basque country and the northeast before returning to Barcelona. This way I would explore southern and central regions first before it gets too hot (or too deserted due to the vacationing population) and save the cooler north for the hottest period of the summer. I plan to consult a guidebook about specifics, but I'm wondering what you think might be a good GENERAL (regional) itinerary for this time period. Thanks in advance. more

Resolved Question: Where to go for my summer holiday?

I've saved quite a bit of money in my bank, and leave college later this year in June, and am planning on celebrating by going on vacation. I planned on South Africa, however I know it'll be winter over there by the time I go, so what I'd like to ask you guys is where could an 18 year old go on holiday in summer, possibly taking her parents, where I could see some really amazing sights? Preferably more out of the way places, like tropical/rainforest/beach rather than Las Vegas or something. more

Resolved Question: San Francisco weather in the Summer--around June-July?

We are South Floridians and are used to nuclear hot temperatures. We would like a little break from the heat during our Summer vacation this year to San Francisco. What kind of weather should we expect? What weather annoyances should we expect? Thanks! more

Voting Question: Vacation ideas for a mother and daughter?

My mom and I tend to take yearly vacations over the summer. This year we are not sure where we should go. We have visited Hawaii, sailed around Britain, hiked in Colorado, visited Savannah, Georgia; Charleston, South Carolina; toured the Biltmore in Asheville, North Carolina; gambled in Branson, Missouri; and toured California a few times (most recently from San Francisco to LA). My mother is 60 and can no longer walk for long periods of time. We are thinking about New York, Prince Edward Island, or a cruise to Alaska. Does anyone have any other ideas?I would like the suggestions to go to Florida, but we both live in Fl. She has an annual pass to Epcot and I basically grew up at Disney and Universal. more

Resolved Question: Is Hilton Head, South Carolina a nice place to go on vacation?

My family and I were thinking about visiting Hilton Head, South Carolina this summer, in July for a week. How are the beaches/the shade of the water? Is there a lively night life? What's there to do for fun during the day? Any other information would be appreciated! Thanks!! more

Resolved Question: Can anyone give me information or advice on the Charleston/Mount Pleasant area?

I'm a college student living in Virginia currently. I've lived in my town since I was born, and while it has been a nice place to grow up, I'm ready to move somewhere else. I dislike many things about my town - the weather, the people, the job opportunities, and the cost of living.. I love the state of South Carolina and I always have. I go there every summer on vacation and I feel so at home while I'm there. I feel like I would be so much happier if I were to move to the Charleston/Mount Pleasant area in SC. I've done a lot of research and it seems to be the type of place that I want to live in. I plan to attend the College of Charleston and since I currently work at a Hampton Inn, I'm planning on transferring to one of the Hamptons in that area (there's plenty). The move won't be happening until the fall, like in August or September most likely. My question is, can anyone who is originally from that area or who lives there currently give me some tips, advice, local information, anything? I'm just hoping to reinforce my decision to move, because it is a scary aspect to consider! Any help or tips would be much appreciated. Thank you! :) more

Resolved Question: My wife has fled to South Africa with my two sons and she is keeping them from having any contact with me?

We were officially from Tanzania but we have been living in the USA for almost 10 years now. as the years have progressed we did not have a good steady relationship between ourselves, with her accusing me of things, lying and our arguments and so on. we could not stay together like this. One year ago, she left out of the usa with my sons ages 12 and 15 years old. I have tried to make deal with her as I wanted to keep my oldest son with me and she take our youngest, so we can split the kids. She disagreed and stated that she wanted to take both of them and that our sons should not be split apart from each other but that they will come back to visit me during their summer and winter vacations. it has been a year already that she has been gone, we both agreed that I would still be able to stay in contact with my sons by phone or mail, but I have not been able to speak to my sons for 7 months now. during the first few months they were gone everything was going fine and i was speaking to my sons. We had agreed that I would get the boys in june through august and december through january. When I called in june and I spoke to my oldest son and he told me that he and his brother were excited and they could not wait to see me again, as they were supposed to come back to me in June that month. I told him to speak to their mother about it and remind her so that she can be aware that it was june already and that they should be coming back to me in a few weeks from there. Everysince then I have not heard from any of them. We are a family as I am still married to her. I feel she is not wanting me to see them or have any contact with them, so she isin't allowing them to speak to me. My sons and I are very close and they would usually be calling me very often atleast few times out of the week every week, so I know they would not just discontinue speaking to me all of a sudden. I know my wife is the reason because this, she did not want to be family with me, now she is taking my sons away from me. I refuse to let her block contact away from my sons, and I know that is just what she is trying to do. I have been trying to reach her and there has been no answer. I am now starting to think that she is not even in south africa anymore, or that she wasnt there in the first place and it could have been a lie. Even though she and I are not together anymore, I should still have a right to beable see my sons am I right? Legally here in the US we are still married, and I do know that parents can go to court over the children, but only problem is she is not in the states, so I would not know what to do I do know one thing, if I am able to find contact with her again... I am comming for my sons reguardless of what she has to say and I am taking both of them back. I am feeling stress because 7 months and no contact with them, I want to know what happened to my sons and where they are at.I have tried calling around to family so they can let me know if they have heard from them. I find it suspicious that her sister just said she spoke to her last month, when I have been trying to reach her for 7 months. more

Voting Question: favorite vacations places? and why? also asking about south korea?

I need to get some ideas for vacation I am going this summer before college starts I will be 19 what do you think would be good? I would love to go somewhere with good culture When I was small my father was in the army so I lived in South Korea for a few years and I really wanna go back maybe a small town there? idk what do you think? and where would you go? more

Resolved Question: Where can a 3.9 GPA from a tier 3 school take me if I want to transfer?

I attend a tier 3 university to save the burden on my parents for the first two years, currently I am on a scholarship where I do not have to pay tuition or anything much. I have a 3.9 GPA at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Georgia. I am currently a sophomore here and I want to transfer to a better school for my final two years, do not preach to me about how much the money will be because my parents will be paying for my final two years of college. I want to compete on a higher level, SAT score was a 2290 in high school when I took it and my high school GPA was a 3.6 when I graduated and a 3.2 when I was applying for colleges (went to an academically challenging high school and faced a lot of adversity in life). My parents are moving to the Northeast this summer vacation (talked to them recently). I am glad that they are because I want to go back up there, I love the northern lifestyle and the south is just not for me. I want to go back up North and spend my final two college years, grad school years and the rest of my years up there. It feels good to be finally going back up there, I was forced to stay down south for my high school years and life wasn't so good down here, but anyways I want advice. Can you guys name me some colleges I should look to as a transfer student? Name me 2 reaches, 3 matches and 2 safeties if you can. I am looking for universities in the northeast region specifically.Neniaf: I want a school with a good rep, here are some schools I was considering UConn UPenn Cornell Yale Brown Dartmouth MIT (heard it accepts transfers) NYU Boston University Penn State (main campus) Ohio State (main campus) Syracuse that has been my list so far, I need like 2 reaches and I am thinking about Yale and UPenn to take those spots more

Resolved Question: Where should I go for my high school trip?

My mom has decided that she will pay for me to go on a trip either my junior or senior year of high school because she allowed my sister to do that when she was in high school. I need advice on whether to go to South Africa or a European trip. I feel so blessed to go to either. So, the European trip is a school run trip that I would go on the summer before senior year. One of my best friends and her family plus our American History teacher is going. We spend a little less than two weeks in London, France, and Italy. We will tour cities and countryside and go to many famous places. This is covered in $3,000+ including the hotel rooms and food. My sister went on this trip and enjoyed it, but she seems to be trying to convince me to go to Africa, not Europe. I think the culture will be impressive and I actually may remember something from my AP Euro History course last year. The South Afirca trip is a business trip for my mother to Durban ; so she will be in conferences a lot of the time and I am not allowed to run about South Africa on my own without her. I would go on this trip the summer after senior year. I really want to see the animals of Africa and the culture because I want to have a career involving Anthropology or Zoology; so I think it would be a good experience. I fear that the city may be to touristy and built up though. Also, my mother hinted that her new boyfriend may be coming with us; he is nice, but he is around us way too much and has become annoying. I don't know if my opinion of him will change in a year, but right now the idea of spending my vacation in Africa with him makes me want to jump on the plane to Europe. I really want to pick the right place because I don't think I will be able to experience other cultures than the U.S. for a long time once I have to pay for everything myself, and I want to make the most of this gift. Please tell me which you think would be the best trip and why. :) more

Voting Question: Legal custody question about vacation breaks?

Our stipulation states "children shall reside fully with father during the summer and winter breaks." I was living in South Carolina when this stipulation was signed and accepted by the courts. Mother has children on Xmas odd years and father has Xmas eve on odd years and then rotates the following year. This is the first year we have done this so I would like to know if I am within my rights to fly the children here the whole winter break. She says I have to fly them back for Xmas day but the order does not state that nor does it state in which State I have to be during this holiday. I told her she can be here and have the boys that day. The primary order also states both parents need to agree for children to fly out of the state and this is the reason she is using as to why they are not able to come here until after Xmas. The stipulation states children reside fully with father during summer and winter breaks and that mother and father shall split costs for transportation between California and South Carolina for summer only (stipulation actually reads both states). Father shall be responsible for all other transportation costs outside of summer vacation. Do I really need her permission to fly the boys here if the order states they will reside with me during those breaks and it states that I am in South Carolina? Winter break starts on December 18th and I am at my wits end to do something. I don't have enough time to file anything with the courts so what do I do?I am getting married next year in July and she just recently found out.Mother has children Thanksgiving (even years), Christmas eve (even years), Christmas (odd years). Father has children Thanksgiving (odd years), Christmas eve (odd years), Christmas (even years). more

Voting Question: Im going to france this summer on vacation with my family I don't know what to except (Im from japan!)?

I live in japan and i am Japanese. I have been to the USA,Australia,South Korea, and China. What are some major differences between France and Japan? more

Resolved Question: me ex wants the full custody of the kid.?

My ex and i have a 7 yrs old son.I live in south jersey and she lives in ny.since we formally separated we signed an agreement that i will take my son every other weekend, school days off and stays with me every summer vacation plus the amount of the support. for almost 3 yrs i been doing what we agree on with no problem and complaints from her until lately.a month ago she told me that i should take my son every weekend so that she can have time for herself and give her money every week instead, in which i disagree, and this is the reason why she taking me to court.now she wants the full custody of the kid that i cannot take him anymore and i can only visit him.the reason why i cannot take my kid every weekend is because i have work on weekends and its going to be difficult for me to travel back and forth to ny every weekend.besides the traveling the fare is gonna cost me at east 400 dollars a month.i wanted to see my son all the time but my situation is making it hard for me to do it.can they grant her the custody base on disagreeing to her demands?i just want a joint custody to at least be with my kid every other weekend. more

Voting Question: Summer jobs with perks.?

I'm a college student and need to find something to do next summer. I was a housekeeping supervisor and occasional concierge at a hotel at Cedar Point last summer, and that was pretty awesome. But now I'd like to go somewhere else. I've been toying with summer jobs in Alaska, South Florida (Naples), Seattle, Boston, California, and Germany (I'm a German major and have relatives in the Heidelberg area). Although I would love just to go to Europe and work on my speaking abilities, I want something in return. Do you know of any summer jobs that offer amazing perks? As far as I know, Holland America Cruise Line offers summer employees a free vacation for the employee and the employee's family after two seasons. Any others? I'd like to share it with my family, if possible. Thank you so much! Blessings Be. more

Resolved Question: easy ten points.....................................?

a bachelor went out of town for summer vacation. he drove 280 km east to pick up a friend in Sun Valley, and then drove another 510 km south going to Manila. the whole trip took 9.6 hours. what is its distance from the starting points after 9.6 hours? multiple choices a. 82 km b. 581.8 km c. 230 km d. 790 km explain your answer more

Resolved Question: for all you pink Floyd fans out their did you hear they have a wine called pink Floyd?

June 6 (Bloomberg) -- Who knew I would ever have anything in common with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie? It turns out we're *like*this* when it comes to wine, because we're all fans of Chateau Miraval. That's the extraordinarily beautiful and secluded wine estate in Provence that they have just rented for three years. Lucky them -- and I can vouch for it. I spent a couple of nights there nine years ago while tasting my way through the region and can report that the world's most famous couple will have more than decent wines to sip when in residence. Miraval now produces three fish-friendly dry whites, two savory reds, a delicious dry rose and a luscious sweet wine, L'Or de Miraval. Tile roofs, sky-blue shutters, warm creamy stone, plashing fountains, 13 varieties of olive trees on a steep terraced hillside, 75 acres of vineyards -- Miraval is everyone's secret dream of a home in the south of France. From my room in the 14th- century part of the chateau, the view stretched over a wide green lawn to rows of vines. A deep, claw-footed tub by one window offered the same vista while I was lolling in the bath, a glass of refreshing rose in hand. (I take my research seriously.) After breakfast, on a terrace under a pergola, I sampled the estate's wines in a light-filled room off the country kitchen and later dined with neighboring producers in the long medieval hall with immense fireplace. I also took a peek at the recording studio on the property (Sting once used it; the Stones left after one night -- not enough local action). The estate even has a tiny private chapel, whose dark blue painted ceiling is dotted with white stars. `Out of the Sky' For the past two months, the French press reported Brad and Angelina crisscrossing France in a helicopter, hunting for a private spot to escape hordes of paparazzi. Tom Bove, whose family owns the property, told me last week ``they dropped out of the sky.'' ``They're personally very nice,'' he said in the telephone interview. ``Brad is from the Midwest, as I am.'' (Hey, me too!) Bove, 65, is an Indiana-born businessman (Rochem Group) who fell in love with Miraval in 1992 when he and his first wife, Jane, were looking for a vacation home. He persuaded his family to purchase the 1,000-acre estate, where wine had been made for centuries. His wife took charge of the vineyards, and they set about vastly improving the wines' quality. Tragically, she died in a 1998 plane crash. Miraval Team The winery and vineyard will continue to be run by the Miraval team, Bove assures me. The Pitt-Jolie household, including four kids plus expected twins (who may or may not already have arrived when you read this), won't have to worry about toxic chemical sprays on the grapes since the vineyards are certified organic. And the nearby hamlet of Correns is the first ``bio'' (organic) village in France, meaning veggies, honey and chickens all carry the label. Besides celebs and St.-Tropez, Provence is, of course, noted for its gulpable rose wines. When Brad and Angelina first visited, they tried the savory, salmon-colored 2007 Chateau Miraval Cotes de Provence Rose ($16) with lunch. ``It's the first vintage to be labeled ``Pink Floyd,'' Bove says. (English rock band Pink Floyd recorded part of their iconic album ``The Wall'' at Studio Miraval.) Made from cinsault and grenache grapes, it's my idea of summer in a glass. ``And they took away a bottle of our top red, Cuvee Natouchka,'' Rove adds. The 100 percent syrah ($35) is made only in the best years. Their more widely available Cotes de Provence Rouge ($22) is a spicy, earthy-fruity syrah-cabernet blend. Zingy Whites Miraval's three whites are all made from the local rolle grape. The 2005 Coteaux Varois en Provence Blanc ($16) is zingy and assertive, with a hint of almond, perfect with grilled fish. Two more expensive barrel-aged cuvees, made in tiny quantities, are harder to come by. Naturally, the Brangelina buzz has already spurred sales. ``We've been inundated with calls from retailers,'' says Andrew Hirko, chief financial officer at the chateau's East Coast importer, Monarchia Matt International. ``We're sold out of the rose, and the red and white are nearly gone.'' The 2007 Pink Floyd will be on retail shelves soon. One of their biggest markets? Another celebrity haven, the Hamptons. ``I don't know how much time Brad and Angelina will be able to spend here,'' Bove says. ``But they liked Miraval's wines. I hope they'll drink them and serve them to their friends. Hey -- they can have as much as they want.'' (Elin McCoy writes on wine and spirits for Bloomberg News. The opinions expressed are her own.) To contact the writer of this story: Elin McCoy at emcwine@aol.com. Last Updated: June 6, 2008 00:01 EDT i want to buy it just so i can put it right next to my pink Floyd collection. more

Resolved Question: its 646 words. i need to shorten it to 500 words. how do i do that? i cut it down from 2000+ words so i cant f?

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Canada is great as it is, but I notice one thing missing. Canada could have at least one city along the lines of "Monte Carlo on the French Riviera with 24-hour nightlife and the surf and sand. Or like South Beach, Miami, Florida or Fort Lauderdale (South Florida) where tropical beaches with latin salsa music and delicious cuisines all along an ocean strip with jacuzis and hotel lounges. You could put more of that in Canada in summer when beach weather permits. Or like Los Angeles sunset strip or Hollywood Boulevard. Don't Canadians like to vacation to these beach cities every so often? I don't want the Maritimes to become like that though because it has a unique flavour of its own, a more intimate traditional flavour. But depending on the mood, you may want the night-life techno DJ club cafe party-all-night type of beach town, and Canada doesn't seem to have that. Canada could make a city more like Miami Beach and use gas lamps to warm the air and make this beach paradise off the East Coast of Nunavut. Why not? And then have casino cruises to Hans Island. Why don't Canadians want to live on the beach sometimes and make castles in the sand and surf the waves of the ocean?I guess Canada could have a sister city to one of these: 1) Honolulu, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Cancun, Rio De Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Monte Carlo, San Remo, Barcelona, Bangkok, Beirut, Tel AvivAnd you could eat maple creams on the beach and mix it with rum and tequillaEdit: But Vancouver is not a Canadian city, it's the Westernmost part of China.But of all of China, my favourite Chinese city is Vancouver, Ex-British Columbia. This may be the first time in history that Chinese cities got to host back-to-back Olympics. Beijing, now VancouverI actually do like the Canadian beaches for their uniqueness, and I was joking about Vancouver being China more

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Resolved Question: Can you guys check my grammar?

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Resolved Question: can you please check my English essay and correct it.?

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Resolved Question: How do I get my dad to leave me alone?

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Resolved Question: How do I make summer pass quicker?

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Resolved Question: What should my friend do in this situation?

My friend's husband-to-be was a divorced man, who had a short marriage with an Asian lady. At the time of their divorcing, the baby was 1 year old. Now the ex-wife went back to Asia and the baby is almost 4 years old. In order to raise the bi-lingual environment for the baby, the divorced couple is on skype or telephone everyday to talk to the baby. More than that, he travels to Asia 9 days every 2-3 months to visit the baby and each time stays at his ex-wife's apartment, although, he claims that they ever don't share the same bedroom. My friend disagrees of his staying at his ex-wifes during the visit though, he argues that the point of staying at ex-wife's place is to save the hotel cost, more importantly, to share the joy of waking up the baby every morning and falling into sleep with the baby every night, which he misses during the daily life. What frustrates my friend the most is that during this summer, one month before their wedding, her husband-to-be accepted the proposal and the reservation arrangement done by his ex-wife of traveling to a South Asian country together to have a one-week vacation for the sake of bringing the family feeling and pleasure for the baby. My friend, as a traditional Chinese, understands as the father, her husband-to-be needs to play a role in raising the kid for his ex-family. However, she finds traveling together with the ex-wife is too intimate and unacceptable, even though he promises that two hotel rooms are booked for the whole trip and not at all any intimacy is involved. The husband-to-be tries to convince my friend that it's very common in western society that the divorced couple would travel together for the sake of bringing the family feeling and pleasure for the baby, even if some day both party of the divorced couple remarried. Is that true? Isn't this improper and lack of respect to my friend? Besides, my friend disagrees he does such travel with ex-wife, but he still insists and blames my friend of not understanding the western culture and making difficulties for his relationship with his baby. Who is right and who is wrong here? If there is no right or wrong, how the travel of this kind would be seen from your eyes - normal, acceptable or the other way around? more

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For summer vacation, I went to South Korea to visit/explore/study. During this trip, I made two boyfriends ( Not at the same time of course ). But, after a while with the first one he would say comments insulting me or my looks. So, you could tell I stopped seeing him. My current and second boyfriend is really sweet and knew I was going out with Boyfriend #1 (BF1). He noticed the shit BF1 was saying to me. And met me ever since I was home all day because of an eye surgery I had. I started liking him because he was so kind to me and everyone else. I thought he was great and better looking than BF1 :P. Without me saying anything, he got the signs I liked him. And started holding my hand, hugging, standing right by me, and standing up for me. The next week I had to go back to the States, where I am now. I'm so sad because all the time I'm thinking and wishing he was here. I spent the last two days here staring at a photo of him.. Sorry if this is a little disorganized.. So, I'm sad because I can't see him.. I could call him, which I am doing a bit, but talking to him for a while will eff up the phone bill. I'm wondering how to stop being so depressed. Can you help? Thanks. xoxo Ps. I'm not the old. Not even close to eighteen years old, I am thirteen or fourteen in Korea. I know I shouldn't even deal with this stuff yet, and I haven't before this trip, but I am already in it :/Sorry, I meant "I'm not that old".Oh, no I meant I AM 13 in the US, but since you are born with another year in Korea I am 14 there. more

Resolved Question: Pt 2 Church Bloopers and Blunders?

My other post was cut off and I didn't realize it... I hope this isn't more than the allotted 1000 characters.... ;) Have fun and enjoy part 2 of the collection I just posted. ;) Today's Sermon: HOW MUCH CAN A MAN DRINK? With hymns from a full choir. Hymn 43: "Great God, what do I see here?" Preacher: The Rev. Horace Blodgett. Hymn 47: "Hark! an awful voice is sounding". On a church bulletin during the minister's illness: GOD IS GOOD - Dr. Hargreaves is better. The 2007 Spring Parish Council Retreat will definitely be hell May 10 and 11. Father is on vacation. Massages can be given to church secretary. The rosebud on the alter this morning is to announce the birth of David Alan Belzer, the sin of Rev. and Mrs. Julius Belzer. This afternoon there will be a meeting in the South and North ends of the church. Children will be baptized at both ends. Tuesday at 4:00 PM there will be an ice cream social. All ladies giving milk will please come early. Wednesday the Ladies' Liturgy Group will meet. Mrs. Johnson will sing, "Put Me in My Little Bed" accompanied by the Pastor. Thursday at 5:00 PM, there will be a meeting of the Little Mothers Club. All ladies wishing to be "Little Mothers" will meet with the Pastor in his private study. The service will close with, "Little Drops of Water." One of the ladies will start quietly and the rest of the congregation will join in. Next Sunday, a special collection will be taken to defray the cost of the new carpet. All those wishing to do something on the new carpet will come forward and get a piece of paper. Please join us as we show our support for Amy and Alan who are preparing for the girth of their first child. The church is glad to have with us today as our guest minister the Rev. Shirley Green, who has Mrs. Green with him. After the service we request that all remain in the sanctuary for the Hanging of the Greens. Next Sunday is the family hayride and bonfire at the Fowlers. Bring your own hot dogs and guns. Friends are welcome! Everyone come for a fun time. The agenda was adopted...the minutes were approved... the financial secretary gave a grief report. The 'Over 60s Choir' will be disbanded for the summer with the thanks of the entire church. If you are going to be hospitalized for an operation, contact the pastor. Special prayer also for those who are seriously sick by request. Don't miss this Saturday's exhibit by Christian Martian Arts. We have received word of sudden passing of Rev. Smith this morning during the worship service. Now let's sing "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow." This Sunday morning following services we will have our monthly feelowship. On the main page of the Internet web site for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada: "In a show of near anonymity, the convention approved full communion with the Anglican Church of Canada." Lift up our Messianic brothers and sisters in Israel who are suffering during our prayer time. Glory of God to all and peas to his people on earth. Church sign: Jesus Saves! Safeway sign across the street: Safeway saves you more! (For the group of ladies called Moms Who Care and pray for the children in school). When their meeting was cancelled one week: "There will be no Moms who care this week." Said during a congregational prayer when leading prayer for unsaved loved ones: “Father, we just want to pray for our unloved saved ones”. Due to weather conditions, there will not be any “Women Worth Watching” this week. The Honeymooners are now having bile studies each Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, even though he diets, yet shall be live.” On a church postcard: “I have received Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I would like a personal call”. A song listed in the Church Bulletin at the Nazarene Church in Little Rock, Arkansas; in connection with a sermon on God's mantle..."Let's God Mangle Fall on Me." A new loudspeaker system has been installed in the church. It was given by one of our members in honor of his wife more

Resolved Question: how can i ship my new pet snake?

Hey everybody, so after a year of searching on the internet and calling various of snake owners that i knew, i finally got my new red tail boa. The only problem is that i got him while i am on summer vacation in MI and i am going back to South Carolina on August 4th. I am flying back, but how do i get my snake back home. I know he can't fly with me. and air cargo is wayy too much. is there a way i can ship him overnight so we can get there around the same time?thisismynewage: do you breed pythons, because i heard that only breeders are allowed to ship snakes through FEDex more

Resolved Question: Help with my story please!?

In this story I'm writing, one of the characters who is seventeen goes down to South Carolina for the summer with his mom who is divorced. They are originally from Ohio. I need help figuring out the reason for why they came to South Carolina. Not for a vacation. It has to be a good and kind of sad reason. Money is tight for them so he has to get a summer job while they're down there. His character is like a bad boy who smokes and had a rough childhood. I already tried having the reason be because his abusive father is released out of jail and his mom is scared that he will try to get to them, so she rushes them out to South Carolina. However, they have to go back to Ohio at the end of the summer. Don't say, just move them down there. That's not my original point in the story. (Note: He's not the main character). He HAS to go back when summer is over. So that reason I had doesn't really work well. Does anyone have any other ideas? Easy points :D more

Resolved Question: Good Family Vacation Destination?

Okay were on a limited budget, but we can still work somethings out since airline, hotel and gas prices are down. Summer is coming to an end here, only about 3 weeks before college starts for me and high school for my siblings. My mom finishes up her college summer courses on the 28th and we NEED a vacation. Any places we should go. No where to far and no beaches, we go to the beach every year its time for some where new. Were into historic places, but already been to a lot of places, I'll list down below....oh also we live in South Carolina. Places we already been: Charleston Savannah Wilmington Atlanta Charlotte Washington D.C Pigeon Forge - even though we haven't been in years New York Virgina Any places that you have been too that was fun please let me know where...any suggestions would very much appreciative more

Resolved Question: what are some great vacation spots for this summer?

Me and my family are going on a vacation where should we go that could still be fun for a teen? I would like to go somewhere in one of the following places: Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida or Tennessee. more

Resolved Question: what am i supposed to do about this? it hurts me too much?

im sorry but this is going to be really long. but i need help really bad. I tried really hard to get this guys attention. Well. I finally did. I have his email and I texted him a lot before I left for summer vacation. Since he became bored, he started texting a friend. Now they are close friends and he tells her everything. When I was in the plane, I got this text that said I love you from him. I was confused until he said that it was for another girl. So I started crying in the second airport. Then before I went to the first airport, he said he was going to miss me. So I was hopeful that he might like me so when he said the text was for another girl, it hit me really hard. I tried to forget about it for a while. T I was talking to that friend, lets called her Bella, on msn and she was bragging about how close they were and stuff. I asked her what they talked about and she said me. From there, I became hopeful again. He was asking her why I kept looking at him, why I was so obsessed with him and stuff like that. She made up stuff. I told Bella about the text and she made me feel really bad so I started crying. Bella found out i was crying and she told the guy i liked. The guy i like, lets call him bobby, was like, omg I feel bad, but she’s pathetic. After that, she texted me and was like btw bobby is worried about you. he got his internet back and got online. He was like are you ok? And I was like yh. Bella sent me her convo with bobby. she was trying to guess who he liked and he was like she’s from your school. So she was like, oh (my name)! He was like" my god!" I don’t know what it means but bella said it was like FUCK NO. after that it all went south. i found out that he likes one of my best friends. i mean i was SO hopeful that he might like me and then DAMN its alll taken away from me. then on another convo, bella asked bobby if he would care if i was dating someone else, all he said was "do u think i care?" damn well that hurt. why did bella even show me all this if she KNEW it was going to hurt me hugh? the worst thing is that the guy is REALLLY hot/cute and stuff. later we were playing truth or dare with a bunch of other people and some1 asked him who he wanted to be his roommate and he said me. then he logged offf. he has being sending mixed signals and he has hurt me a LOT. now bobby doesnt like my best friend anymore. he said it was because he thinks of himself as a playboy. everyone is telling me to ask him out. idk if i should. his best brother told me to ask him out to. i dont noe wat to do. wat do u think??? more

Resolved Question: why shouldn't illegal aliens be fined if they do not buy health insurance, but you, a citizen, will be fined?

under obama's proposed health care plan that he insists has to be law by this august (why is he in such a hurry about such a ENORMOUS outlay of our money?), just why is it that if you, an american citizen, do not buy insurance if you do not now have it you will be fined, but illegal aliens will continue to get health care without insurance and without being fined? for details, open this interesting article: http://www.ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=333152247619802 this health care reform bill is going to cost you and i a LOT of money. really! it bugs me that mr. obama just HAS to see it on his desk, to sign, this august. (generally, the big bills are passed by congress before their summer paid--by us--relaxation leave). this august is 2 weeks away! our so-called representatives in congress are going on vacation! but mr. obama, the master, the god, wants it ON HIS DESK for signature before they go! really! (when i see that he's been having quite a vacation of sorts lately on our money traveling around the world)... don't you think that a safeguard to protect OUR MONEY from being used to give health care to illegal aliens should be clearly written into the plan before it's voted on? why is it that illegal aliens get free health care but you will be fined if you are without health insurance and you do not buy into the big insurance plan that is scheduled to become law, this august? why should WE, THE PEOPLE, foot the health care bills of illegal aliens? why don't we allot some of our current (deficit and fiat) tax dollars to pay for train rides back to south of the border, to their home towns, BEFORE the proposed bill becomes law, and then build THE FENCE to keep them out of our country FIRST? if you want to come back to edit your response, kindly do. one liners are automatically thumbed down. i do not mind if you and i don't see eye to eye (how i love liberty and freedom of speech), but kindly back up your argument. best answer to be awarded to the most comprehensive and thorough answer, in 7, not 3, days.HATER POLICE: if you read the article, you will not call this question a rant. READ. more

Resolved Question: Anyone that lives in boston,MA or anywhere else in MA plz answer?

ok so im going 2 MA for my summer vacation and i love fashion and ive never been there should i just wear my plain AR clothes or should i bring something else i mean i know it will be somewhat colder up there than it is dwn here in the south so wat do you recommend ps ill be there for a week so i need lots of ideas thanks!! more