Source: http://curbed.com/archives/2012/12/21/celebrity-real-estate-152.php
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Sunday, December 23, 2012
Celebrity Real Estate - Curbed National
Friday, December 21, 2012, by Amy Schellenbaum
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Celebrations in Mexico as world survives 'end of days'
CHICHEN ITZA, Mexico (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of mystics, hippies and tourists celebrated in the shadow of ancient Maya pyramids in southeastern Mexico on Friday as the Earth survived a day billed by doomsday theorists as the end of the world.
New Age dreamers, alternative lifestyle gurus and curious onlookers from around the world descended on the ruins of Maya cities to mark the close of the 13th bak'tun - a period of around 400 years - in the Maya Long Calendar.
Dismissing a widely disseminated myth that the Maya had predicted some kind of apocalypse on December 21, 2012, they celebrated what they hope is the start of a new and better era for humanity.
After the sun rose in Mexico and the world continued to spin, the visitors to the Maya heartland gave thanks.
"It is a transformation, the dawning of the age of Aquarius," said Jonah Bolt, 33, a radio show host from North Carolina who had brought a large quartz with him to "download" energy from the sacred spot.
"We hope that everyone's intention and love and light focused on this day will just help awaken others to just a better way of living."
The end of the 13th bak'tun in the 5,125-year-old Maya calendar had inspired pockets of fear around the world that the end was nigh or that lesser catastrophes lay in store.
A U.S. scholar said in the 1960s that the end of the 13th bak'tun could be seen as a kind of Armageddon for the Maya. Over time, the idea snowballed into a belief by some that the Maya calendar had predicted the Earth's destruction.
Fears of mass suicides, huge power cuts, natural disasters, epidemics or an asteroid hurtling toward Earth had circulated on the Internet, especially in recent months.
In the end, there were no reports of natural or man-made catastrophes linked to the doomsday predictions.
To the people congregating in the imposing ruins of the city of Chichen Itza, a focal point for the celebrations in Mexico, it was a day for celebrations.
"It's not the end of the world, it's an awakening of consciousness and good and love and spirituality - and it's been happening for a while," said Mary Lou Anderson, 53, an information technology consultant from Las Vegas.
Around 50,000 people visited Mexico's main archaeological sites by early afternoon, authorities said.
A few minutes before the north pole reached its position furthest from the sun on Friday, a spotlight illuminated the western flank of the Temple of the serpent god Kukulkan, a 100-foot-tall (30-meter) pyramid at the heart of Chichen Itza.
Then a group of five tourists dressed in white made their way across the plain, dropped their bags and faced the pyramid with their arms raised before park officials cleared them away.
As the sun climbed into the sky, a man with dreadlocks played a didgeridoo - an Australian wind instrument - at the north end of the pyramid. Nearby, groups of tourists meditated on brightly colored mats.
Visiting the Yucatan peninsula on Friday, new President Enrique Pena Nieto sought to harness the energy of renewal to give Mexico and its economy a boost.
"Today a cycle of the Mayan calendar closes, and some thought it meant a fatalistic end, but we and the Mayans are sure it's the start of a new era," he said. "May this spirit of renewal infect us all."
PARTY TIME
In Turkey, thousands of tourists flocked to Sirince, a picturesque village east of the Aegean Sea that believers in a potential cataclysm had said would be spared on Friday.
At 1:11 p.m. local time (1111 GMT), visitors to Sirince gathered in the town square to await the return of Noah's Ark on a nearby hill. They counted down from 10 and applauded when the vessel failed to appear and the world did not end.
In Bugarach, France, a village that was said to be harboring an alien spacecraft in a nearby mountain that would enable people to survive an apocalypse, authorities cordoned off the area, fearing an influx of doomsday believers. But on Friday journalists and partygoers outnumbered the survivalists.
Meanwhile in New York, Buck Wolf, executive editor of crime and weird news for the Huffington Post, organized an end of the world party at Manhattan's Hotel Chantelle on Thursday night.
Wearing a gray T-shirt with a black Maya calendar on it, Wolf said he was inspired by a similar party he had attended in 1999 related to Nostradamus's doomsday prophecies. "It's all a big scam," Wolf said. "You might as well throw a good party."
In China, the United Nations issued a tweet on its official Weibo microblog denying it was selling tickets for an "ark" in which people could escape the apocalypse after such tickets were offered for sale online, albeit apparently as a joke.
Maya experts, scientists and even U.S. space agency NASA had insisted the Maya had not predicted the world's end.
"Think of it like Y2K," said James Fitzsimmons, a Maya expert at Middlebury College in Vermont, referring to the year 2000. "It's the end of one cycle and the beginning of another cycle."
Companies have also had fun with the date.
On Friday, the makers of Mini cars placed a full-page ad in the New York Times headlined, "Well, So Much For The 2014 Models." It suggested customers hurry to their local dealership in case time was running out to buy the car.
'PURE HOLLYWOOD'
The New Age optimism, stream-of-consciousness evocations of wonder and awe, and starry-eyed dreams of extra-terrestrial contact circulating on the ancient sites in Mexico this week have left many of the modern Maya bemused.
"It's pure Hollywood," said Luis Mis Rodriguez, 45, a Maya selling obsidian figurines and souvenirs shaped into knives like ones the Maya once used for human sacrifice.
The Maya civilization reached its peak between AD 250 and 900 when it ruled over large swaths of what is now southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize and Honduras.
The Maya developed hieroglyphic writing, an advanced astronomical system and a sophisticated calendar that helped provide the foundation for the doomsday predictions.
The buzz surrounding the Maya "end of days" has generated massive traffic on the Internet, but the speculation stems from a long tradition of such prophecies.
Basing his calculations on prophetic readings of the Bible, the great scientist Isaac Newton once cited 2060 as a year when the planet would be destroyed.
U.S. preacher William Miller predicted that Jesus Christ would descend to Earth in October 1844 to purge mankind of its sins. When it did not happen, his followers, known as the Millerites, referred to the event as The Great Disappointment.
In 1997, 39 members of the Heaven's Gate cult, believing the world was about to be "recycled," committed suicide in San Diego in order to board an alien craft they said was trailing a comet.
More recently, American radio host Harold Camping predicted the world would end on May 21, 2011, later moving the date forward five months when the apocalypse failed to materialize.
Sporting a long gray beard, dark glasses and a cowboy-style jacket, Raja Merk Dove, a self-proclaimed "interplanetary ambassador" from Asheville, North Carolina, said he believes aliens helped the Maya build Chichen Itza, for centuries a major Mayan metropolis, trading hub and ceremonial center, and he is hoping they will drop by.
"I envision on a higher plane, or whatever our reality is, that extraterrestrials and their spaceships will come and land on top of the pyramid or wherever the landing site is, and that they will come and mingle with the people, bringing new information, new knowledge, new blessings," he said.
"This is one of those dates. If humanity is ready for that, it can happen today. If humanity is not quite ready, it will happen at a future date."
(Additional reporting by Ece Toksabay, Ben Blanchard, Morade Azzouz, Martin Howell, Peter Rudegeair, Jilian Mincer, Gabriel Stargardter, Bernd Debusmann Jr and David Alire Garcia; Writing by Dave Graham; Editing by Kieran Murray, Simon Gardner and Eric Beech)
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/celebrations-mexico-world-survives-maya-end-days-004800157.html
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SwiftKey 3 Is Half-Off For the Holidays, Only $1.99 for the Phone or Tablet Version
Both the phone and tablet versions are on sale, but buying one doesn't get you both. You'll have to buy them individually. Also, both apps have been updated with a new "berry" red holiday theme, just to get into the spirit of the season. Keep in mind, this version of SwiftKey doesn't come with the highly anticipated Swiftkey Flow, but if you're trying the beta and enjoy it, buying a copy of SwiftKey now will likely entitle you to the Flow update when it's released. Hit the links below to purchase.
Swiftkey 3 Keyboard ($2) | Google Play
SwiftKey 3 Tablet Keyboard ($2) | Google Play via Android Police
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Christmas weekend local activities for babies, toddlers, infants and ...
Join in the Christmas fun local to you this weekend! ?We have some fantastic local activities
A Victorian Christmas:?Peterborough. Did you know the Christmas tree only became popular in Victorian times? How would you have celebrated Christmas if you were a Victorian child? What did the rich children have at Christmas, and how about the poor children who lived in the workhouses? Find out all this and more at our Victorian Christmas event at the library!
Chester Victorian Christmas Market:?Chester. Located within the heart of the city along by the Town Hall and the Cathedral, this quality ?old England? themed winter market will feature a range of gift stalls and winter refreshments. There will be delicious festive food including roast chestnuts, grills, crepes and warming soups plus mulled wine.
Christmas International Market:?Coventry, Nuneaton. A truly amazing destination shopping experience and the biggest international market the city has seen! Shoppers can expect a stunning Tunisian bazaar with artisans and craftsman, presented within a traditionally decorated 16 metre marquee, complete with authentic music, belly dancers and the buzz of a North African street market.
Mini Messiah Family Concert:?Bristol, Bath. This bite-sized family-friendly introduction to Handel?s Messiah returns for it?s third annual outing.?With large choir (Bristol Choral Society), vocal soloists and the delightful playing of the superb orchestra Music for Awhile (playing on period instruments), expect any child to be mesmerized by the sounds created live right before them and enthralled by the music of some of the favourite numbers from Handel?s Messiah, including, of course, the most famous of them all ? the ?Hallelujah? chorus.?The perfect start to any family Christmas.
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Friday, December 21, 2012
iOS Instagram Gets Update With Facebook Single Sign-On, New Filter And Album Uploading Option
Instagram just released a new version of its iOS app which allows people to login through Facebook's iOS 6 single sign-on integrations. It also adds?a new filter called Mayfair, and returns the ability to share photos from any album on your iPhone instead of just the main camera roll, which many users missed after it disappeared from the app's last update. Users can now sign in directly with their FB account, while the Mayfair filter adds a cool lavender cast, lightens the center of the photo and has subtle vignetting (Instagram really seems to be into purple lately, as evidenced by Mayfair and Willow, last week's new filter).Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/QT1mHg5Sa-E/
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Allegiant Travel Company Announces the Intention to Acquire Up to ...
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 19, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allegiant Travel Company (Nasdaq:ALGT) today announced its intention to purchase up to nine used A320 aircraft. The average age of these aircraft at delivery is expected to be 12 years with a configuration of 177 seats.?The aircraft have been most recently operated by Iberia.
"The A320 aircraft type is a perfect complement to the smaller A319 and will enable us to continue cost effective growth for years to come," said Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant President.?"These transactions represent a tremendous opportunity to purchase a sizeable fleet of sister-ships with CFM powered engines, the same engine type as our A319s, at very attractive prices.?Finding up to nine aircraft of this pedigree available for purchase is unusual in our experience.?Historically it has been difficult to find owners willing to sell quality assets at this point in their life cycle.?Our cash reserves and strong balance sheet continue to provide us a unique ability in the used aircraft space to move on these attractive opportunities."
"We do not expect a material change to our 2013 capacity as we will vary MD-80 utilization appropriately.?As with the earlier acquisition of A319s, we are committed to only acquire aircraft at values that support our existing business model of relatively low fleet utilization," concluded Levy.
Seven aircraft are expected to be purchased in 2013 and two in 2014.?With the addition of this transaction, Allegiant is now expecting 2013 total CAPEX to be between $270 and $280 million versus the previous guidance of $150 to $160 million.?The company expects to finance the purchase of these aircraft with debt.?Allegiant expects to place the first A320 into service late in the third quarter of 2013 and all nine aircraft are expected to be in service by the end of 2014.?No additional MD-80 retirements are planned as a result of this transaction.
Allegiant, Travel is our deal.?
Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel Company? (Nasdaq:ALGT) is focused on linking travelers in small cities to world-class leisure destinations. Through its subsidiary, Allegiant Air, the company operates a low-cost, high-efficiency, all-jet passenger airline, and its subsidiary Allegiant Vacations offers other travel-related products such as hotel rooms, rental cars, and attraction tickets through its website, allegiant.com. The company has been named one of America's 100 Best Small Companies by Forbes Magazine for four consecutive years. For downloadable press kit, including photos, visit: http://gofly.us/SQmY7O.
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Thursday, December 20, 2012
Guest Blog by Chris MacLellan: Caregiving Merges Two ... - robcares
Caregivers and their loved ones work as one when illness becomes a part of their lives.
To be entrusted with the care of another human being is one of the greatest honors that can be bestowed on you. ?It takes on meaning that is beyond approach. ?New parents have nine months to prepare for the responsibility. Doctors and nurses undergo years of rigorous training for the work that they do.? But caregivers can find themselves thrust suddenly into roles that they do not choose when called to care for a partner, spouse or loved one after a diagnosis or an accident.
At a moment?s notice you become a caregiver, without any warning or time to think things through. ?You feel like you have no idea of what you are supposed to do, so you do your best, as you follow your instincts and common sense. ?You embrace the new reality. You simply care for the one you love.
Caregiving Merges Two Lives Into One
When you become a caregiver for your life partner, a new and uncharted realm opens up. ?Two distinct relationships must now be blended into one. The familiar partner from the past remains and is always present.? But now there is someone different on the scene ? someone with a significant illness.
Suddenly, two people sharing a life together will need to face challenges that cannot be left unattended.? A whole set of new and hard-core emotions are likely to intrude on the relationship. ?Worry, detachment, mortality, anger, fear of abandonment and having to live life alone, to name just a few, begin to intertwine with the idiosyncrasies of your personal dynamics. They can lurk in a caregiver?s mind when faced with a life- and relationship-altering illness in your partner.
Caregiving is an?intense experience that asks you to surrender yourself for the needs of someone else.? Often times you have to give up the things you love in order to care for the one you love.? Even though it may feel like a hardship, you make the choice because you know that it is what love and commitment is all about.? Yet it is not that simple, because caregiving can be an emotional, physical and interpersonal roller coaster that is both tremendously rewarding?and frustrating. These emotions can surely test even the best communication and trust in a relationship.? The common denominator in the blending of these two relationships is communication.
Communication Provides ?Delicate Balance?
Communication is a funny thing, just like relationships; it is funny how the two go hand in hand.? Successful relationships are built on strong communication and trust. It is through honest communication that the true essence of a partnership is revealed. ?This does not change when you add the role of caregiver to the mix.? Communication has to be the focal point for conveying the wants and needs of the one who is ill, and this must be accomplished without losing the identity of either the partnership or the caregiver. ?The term ?delicate balance? takes on a whole new meaning.
Frequently reviewing and maintaining clarity in your roles becomes crucial so that your judgment and decision-making skills are based on sound facts instead of raw emotions. How much can the mind and body take when faced with so many changes in such a short period?? I think that really depends on the couple?s ability to safely, clearly, and honestly communicate their wants, needs, and desires as indicated by the partner?s health needs first and the personal relationship second.
While I have no doubt that caring for my partner (who has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer) has strengthened our relationship, it has changed our relationship at times, too.? I have seen someone who was firmly independent become dependent in certain areas of life that have been difficult for him to accept.? Stepping outside one?s comfort zone and asking for assistance with mundane everyday chores adds stress to both parties.? That is undeniable!
Caregivers often become the voice for the one who is ill. ?As caregivers, we have to be mindful that we are in a supporting role; ??caregivers are the advocates, not the ?deciders?!?In this supporting role, we must remember that what we want for our loved one may not necessarily be what the loved one wants.? What a slippery slope this becomes when the person you are caring for is your life partner!
Communication, understanding, patience, and love are the pillars of the relationship between the caregiver and loved one.
As part of an LGBT intergenerational couple, I have, on occasion, observed discrimination in our health care system. ?Here again, personal political preferences may need to be deferred in favor of pragmatism because I am in the role of caregiver.? Successfully addressing and focusing solely on the needs of my partner is paramount.? There will be plenty of time to step up and do what is politically right once I have ensured his proper care.
Life?s journeys are not often driven on smooth roads, but we can always hope for a gentle wind at our backs. ?That gentle wind is always fortified by love, trust and commitment.? Come to think about it, aren?t all relationships manifested in this way?
Christopher MacLellan, CSA, lives with his partner in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He is a caregiver and blogger at www.thepurplejacket.com. Chris is also the coordinator of Senior Services for SunServe Social Services in Fort Lauderdale; his radio show, Be A Healthy Caregiver, can be heard every Tuesday at 1:00pm on Blog Talk Radio.
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Author: Rob Harris, SPHR
I am a seasoned and accredited Human Resources professional working for a major corporation, specializing in assisting corporate executives and all others with their strategic and employee relations needs. More importantly, I am a Caregiver. My wife is a two-time cancer survivor (Lymphoma, Sarcoma). My life has been enriched beyond imagination by caring for her over a period of many years. We are the proud parents of two sons, both serving in the U.S. Army. Presently, my youngest son is protecting our country's freedom in Afghanistan. His older brother returned from that country not long ago. Personally, I love to write, cook, and gaze upon the ocean as often as possible.
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