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Make vacation memories in 2019
A condo or a cabin? Beach or mountain? Country or city? USA or overseas? What is your favorite vacation spot? Adventurer or homebody?
Some people choose a staycation—a vacation spent at home and involving day trips to local attractions.
And some people use vacation time for home improvements—which really isn’t a vacation. The purpose of a vacation is supposed to be rest and relaxation. And fun.
However, some jet-setters cram so much activity into their annual vacation—they need a vacation from their vacation when they return home.
I’ve often wondered where people that live at the beach take their vacations. Do they travel to the mountains? Do they go somewhere dry? Do they visit relatives in the Heartland—U.S. states that don’t touch an ocean?
A 2015 study revealed what our travel destinations reveal about our personalities. According to research in the “Journal of Research in Personality,” extroverts prefer the ocean, and introverts go for the mountains. Based on a total of 613,000 personality surveys, the report suggests that extroverts are the beach folks who are more prone towards socializing while introverts are the mountain people who prefer nature and peacefulness.
A 2015 study by the American Psychological Association concluded that vacations reduce stress by removing people from the environments they associate with stress and anxiety. That sounds like common sense to me.
According to a 2019 article by AAA, “Nearly 43 million Americans will start their summers on a high note with a Memorial Day weekend getaway…Despite a rising national gas price average that is inching closer to the $3 per gallon mark, the vast majority of holiday travelers will drive to their destinations. www.newsroom.aaa.com/.
The 2019 top U.S. Memorial Day travel destinations based on advance AAA Travel bookings: Orlando, Florida; New York, New York; Las Vegas, Nevada; Honolulu, Hawaii; Anaheim, California; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Anchorage, Alaska; Tampa, Florida; and San Francisco, California.
International vacations. The Caribbean is the most preferred destination for American tourists. Caribbean countries include Cuba, Bahamas, Barbados, Virgin Islands, Dominica, Puerto Rico, Jamaica and 21 other states, according to The World Atlas. www.worldatlas.com/.
The great American road trip remains a favorite for family vacations. Pack your patience, buckle up the kids, squeeze in granny and her toothless dog, and hit the freeway. Tame your tongue when the kids bicker and make several bathroom stops to avoid pee-pee pants. The drive is a part of the vacation as well.
A vacation doesn’t have to be costly, elaborate, or long. A change in scenery is good for perspective—even a weekend away can improve well-being. But, don’t cram too much sight-seeing into your trip. Hurry and scurry is not vacation-friendly.
And don’t yell at the kids when they appear overly excited or overly tired. And don’t be snappy with granny when she needs an afternoon nap or refuses surfing lessons.
“As you grow older, you learn a few things. One of them is to actually take the time you've allotted for vacation.”—John Battelle
Melissa Martin, Ph.D, is an author, columnist, educator, and therapist. She lives in Southern Ohio.
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Thursday, May 16th Stories:
HONEY PRODUCTION
ARIZONA
Arizona honey production in 2018 from producers with five or more colonies totaled 912,000 pounds, up 4 percent from 2017. There were 24,000 colonies producing honey in 2018, up 9 percent from 2017. Yield per colony averaged 38 pounds, down 5 percent from the 40 pounds in 2017. Producer honey stocks were 109,000 pounds on December 15, 2018, up 12 percent from a year earlier. Arizona honey prices increased during 2018 to 282.0 cents per pound, up 42 percent from 199.0 cents per pound in 2017.
COLORADO
Colorado honey production in 2018 from producers with five or more colonies totaled 1.49 million pounds, up 5 percent from 2017. There were 31,000 colonies producing honey in 2018, down 6 percent from 2017. Yield per colony averaged 48 pounds, up 12 percent from the 43 pounds in 2017. Producer honey stocks were 283,000 pounds on December 15, 2018, down less than one-half percent from a year earlier. Colorado honey prices decreased during 2018 to 202.0 cents per pound, down 3 percent from 209.0 cents per pound in 2017.
MONTANA
Montana honey production in 2018 from producers with five or more colonies totaled 14.72 million pounds, up 41 percent from 2017. There were 160,000 colonies producing honey in 2018, up 10 percent from 2017. Yield per colony averaged 92 pounds, up 28 percent from the 72 pounds in 2017. Producer honey stocks were 3.68 million pounds on December 15, 2018, up 47 percent from a year earlier. Montana honey prices decreased during 2018 to 192.0 cents per pound, down 13 percent from 221.0 cents per pound in 2017.
NEW MEXICO
New Mexico bee and honey estimates were not published separately to avoid disclosing data for individual operations.
UTAH
Utah honey production in 2018 from producers with five or more colonies totaled 1.07 million pounds, up 27 percent from 2017. There were 26,000 colonies producing honey in 2018, down 4 percent from 2017. Yield per colony averaged 41 pounds, up 32 percent from the 31 pounds in 2017. Producer honey stocks were 75,000 pounds on December 15, 2018, up 12 percent from a year earlier. Utah honey prices increased during 2018 to 209.0 cents per pound, up less than one-half percent from 208.0 cents per pound in 2017.
WYOMING
Wyoming honey production in 2018 from producers with five or more colonies totaled 2.18 million pounds, up 6 percent from 2017. There were 39,000 colonies producing honey in 2018, unchanged from 2017. Yield per colony averaged 56 pounds, up 6 percent from the 53 pounds in 2017. Producer honey stocks were 175,000 pounds on December 15, 2018, down 6 percent from a year earlier. Wyoming honey prices increased during 2018 to 189.0 cents per pound, up 17 percent from 161.0 cents per pound in 2017.
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UNITED STATES
United States honey production in 2018 from producers with five or more colonies totaled 152 million pounds, up 2 percent from 2017. There were 2.80 million colonies producing honey in 2018, up 4 percent from 2017. Yield per colony averaged 54.4 pounds, down 2 percent from the 55.5 pounds in 2017. Colonies which produced honey in more than one State were counted in each State where the honey was produced. Therefore, at the United States level yield per colony may be understated, but total production would not be impacted. Colonies were not included if honey was not harvested. Producer honey stocks were 29.1 million pounds on December 15, 2018, down 5 percent from a year earlier. Stocks held by producers exclude those held under the commodity loan program.
United States honey prices decreased 2 percent during 2018 to 216.6 cents per pound, compared to 219.9 cents per pound in 2017. United States and State level prices reflect the portions of honey sold through cooperatives, private, and retail channels. Prices for each color class are derived by weighting the quantities sold for each marketing channel. Prices for the 2017 crop reflect honey sold in 2017 and 2018. Some 2017 crop honey was sold in 2018, which caused some revisions to the 2017 crop prices.
For operations with five or more colonies, the average prices paid in 2018 for honey bee queens, packages, and nucs were $18, $86, and $110 respectively. For operations with five or more colonies, pollination income for 2018 was $302 million, up 8 percent from 2017. Other income from honey bees for operations with five or more colonies in 2018 was $94.6 million, up 17 percent from 2017. These estimates along with expenditure and apiary worker information can be found on pages 4 and 5 of this report.
For a full copy of the Honey report please visit www.nass.usda.gov. For state specific questions please contact:
Arizona – Dave DeWalt 1-800-645-7286 Colorado – William R. Meyer 1-800-392-3202 Montana – Eric Sommer 1-800-835-2612 New Mexico – Longino Bustillos 1-800-530-8810 Utah – John Hilton 1-800-747-8522 Wyoming – Rhonda Brandt 1-800-892-1660
Stream the stripped down version of "First Contact" on The Alternative
ALL GET OUT
Announce Northport Sessions EP
To Be Released June 14 through
Equal Vision Records
Listen to "First Contact"
Photo Credit: Nick Karp
Upcoming Tour with As Cities Burn Kicks Off June 11
May 16, 2019 - All Get Out will release the Northport Sessions EP on June 14 through Equal Vision Records. Today, the band shares the stripped down version of "First Contact", which can be heard here: http://www.getalternative.com/track-premiere-all-get-out-first-contact/
The new EP includes four acoustic/reimagined versions of songs taken from the band's recent album 'No Bouquet' as well as a brand-new song called "Northport". Northport Sessions will be available for pre-order tomorrow, Friday May 17 by visiting: www.allgetout.merchnow.com
The songs were done remotely, with band members Nathan Hussey, Kyle Samuel and Dom Nastasi never seeing each other in person throughout its creation. The EP reflects on Nathan's move to Northport, Alabama, and self-doubt. "We were all transitioning in our personal lives to some extent, especially with the time off, and the EP provided a creative grounding for experimentation as well as a process for us to explore sounds that we hadn't been able to in the past," mentions Kyle.
The Northport Sessions EP will be released on June 14.
Track Listing
1. Goddamn (Northport Sessions)
2. Namesake (Northport Sessions)
3. Archives (Northport Sessions)
4. First Contact (Northport Sessions)
5. Northport
All Get Out will be touring with As Cities Burn starting June 11 and recently announced a string of dates with Free Throw. The band is also confirmed for this year's Bled Fest in Howell, MI. A full list of upcoming shows can be found below.
All Get Out // Tour Dates
Tickets: http://www.allgetoutmusic.com
w/Free Throw
May 23 - Outland Ballroom - Springfield, MO
May 24 - Lefty's - Des Moines, IA
May 25 - Bled Fest - Howell, MI
May 26 - Cosmic Charlie's - Lexington, KY
w/ As Cities Burn
June 11 - The Rev Room - Little Rock, AR
June 12 - Duling Hall - Jackson, MS
June 13 - The Secret Group - Houston, TX
June 14 - Jack's Bar - San Antonio, TX
June 15 - Three Links - Dallas, TX
June 16 - 89th Street - Oklahoma City, OK
June 17 - Jake's Sports Café - Lubbock, TX
June 18 - Lowbrow Palace - El Paso, TX
June 19 - Pub Rock - Scottsdale, AZ
June 20 - Chain Reaction - Anaheim, CA
June 21 - The Hi Hat - Los Angeles, CA
June 22 - Brick by Brick - San Diego, CA
June 23 - The Catalyst Atrium - Santa Cruz, CA
June 25 - DNA Lounge - San Francisco, CA
June 26 - Holy Diver - Sacramento, CA
June 27 - Domino Room - Bend, CA
June 28 - Paris Theatre - Portland, OR
June 29 - Funhouse @ El Corazon - Seattle, WA
June 30 - The Big Dipper - Spokane, WA
July 2 - Metro Music Hall - Salt Lake City, UT
July 3 - The Walnut Room - Denver, CO
July 5 - The Lookout Lounge - Omaha, NE
July 6 - Lefty's - Des Moines, IA
July 7 - Lee's Liquor Store - Minneapolis, MN
July 8 - The X-Ray Arcade - Milwaukee, WI
July 9 - Beat Kitchen - Chicago, IL
July 10 Mac's Bar - Lansing, MI
July 11 - Pike Room @ The Crofoot - Pontiac, MI
July 12 - Legends Bar and Venue - Cincinnati, OH
July 13 - The Tiger Room - Louisville, KY
July 14 - The Basement - Nashville, TN
July 27 - Bragg Jam - Macon, GA
Stay updated on All Get Out
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