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Multiple media outlets reported Friday that the Kings and Cousins agreed to a four-year, $62 million extension.
Cousins had one year left on his deal. If the Kings and Cousins did not agree on an extension by the Oct. 31 deadline, they still would have been able to make him a restricted free agent, meaning they could match any offer for Cousins at the end of the season.
Cousins averaged 17.1 points, 9.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 0.7 blocks last season, and has career averages of 16.3 points and 9.8 rebounds per game in his first three seasons.
He was taken fifth overall by the Kings out of Kentucky in the 2010 draft.
The 23-year-old has had ups and downs with team management through his first three years and there were trade rumors that floated last season to deal the headstrong player. However, the Kings are under new ownership and have a new front office. They brought in former rival Shaquille O'Neal as a minority owner this week. O'Neal is expected to work with Cousins and may serve as a mentor for the young center.


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Bespoked Bristol: The UK Continental
Brunel's Old Station, a seemingly perfect venue for the UK's only handbuilt bike show. Now in its second year, the Bristol event is in the heart of a city with both a love of the bicycle and machined artistry (See Isambard Kingdom Brunel, for example). Rapha are proud to be part of this fantastic exhibition and also present a very exciting project for 2012, the UK Continental. The project will feature six of the UK's finest frame builders, each creating something very special.
Four of the bikes are on display at the show for the duration of the weekend. Rapha will be here to talk bikes and the art of road riding, so if you can venture to Bristol, we urge you to pay a visit. More on the show and the UK Continental soon.
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• Ricky Feather
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• Dave Yates
• Condor Cycles
See a trailer for the forthcoming Continental Australia film, Van Diemen's Land »
Jon Moss
23rd March 2012 05:43pm
Great to hear about the UK Continental - do come and say hello to East Yorkshire!
Eoin Corcoran
26th March 2012 01:13pm
I think it's great to have a good UK handmade bike show with added publicity from Rapha but the idea that some of these frame builders are either making their frames in the UK or that they offer any sort of 'bespoke' service is a bit far fetched.
Surprised the genuine UK bespoke frame builders don't kick up more of a fuss about who is invited to exhibit…
Mark Oliver
26th March 2012 04:33pm
Eoin - is this a complaint about Bespoke Bristol or the UK continental concept? If it is aimed at the builders on the UK Continental list, I think only Condor manufactures outside of the UK and their design team is based in the UK and they do custom builds as well.
Mike Pearson
26th March 2012 04:46pm
Eoin, from Bespoked's website:
"Bespoked Bristol is a UK based public event promoting the international talents of independent makers and designers of the bicycle world.
This is the place for the public, industry and press to meet independent makers and designers of everything bicycle."
So its scope is far wider than just UK custom framebuilders, although obviously it's great to give them as much publicity as possible.
James Fairbank
27th March 2012 07:35am
I assume that Eion's comment is directed at the show rather than our builders, we were keen to work with British builders for the UK Continental which is why Neil Manning -Condor's Production Director who used to work with TJ Quick- is making Condor's frame. None of the builders I spoke to over the weekend raised any objection to the choice of exhibitors.
Phil the organiser is quite relaxed about the mix and I assume some kind of critical mass is required to make the show financially viable & to fill that wonderful space. Personally I think that a UK-based show featuring such an array of genuine British design and building talent that also draws in -amongst others- Winter & Pegoretti is something to be celebrated.
Luke Muir
27th March 2012 10:12am
I had wondered when Rapha were going to champion some british builders. Nice selection of builders too. Can't wait to see all the results in detail.
James Fairbank
27th March 2012 11:32am
Glad you like the selection Luke, we tried to go with a combination of youth and experience & will look to add builders as the project evolves.
Luke Muir
27th March 2012 11:53am
Also, its nice to see Dave Yates involved. His frame building classes must have been a catalyst for the renaisance in frame building. I have been on one and it was an awesome week. Chapeau!
Stefan Rohner
27th March 2012 12:04pm
James, great work, congrats!
James Fairbank
27th March 2012 12:21pm
Thanks Stefan.
Luke, Dave is a common thread that runs through the project. Robin apprenticed with him at M. Steel & Ricky started building after seeing a demonstration by the man in question. Over 10,000 frames have passed through Dave's hands and he sub-contracted for some of the largest bike shops in the UK before they moved their production overseas. The frame he made for this project should be here this week, I'll pop some photos up when it's built.
neil manning
29th March 2012 07:29am
Condor are very excited to be part of the Rapha Continental project. We had our own in-house builders for many years and also sub-contracted out to master builders including Dave Yates. Personally I had 8 years working with Tommy Quick who taught me everything there is to know about frames from a practical side. I've been in the trade for 25 years now, the last 13 years with Condor where we have seen our frame production go from 250 a year to nearing 3,000. I still like to have everything controlled by ourselves from selection of materials including custom tube drawing to geometries, finish, decals. It is all designed by Condor. I am in Italy every month to keep an eye on production which is still done by hand and to keep my own hand in. We employ a factory of builders who would have otherwise gone to the wall when most of the top Italian marques moved production to the far east. We have always championed steel so it is great to be able to make a special frame for Rapha Continental. Approximately 10% of our production is custom which is why we think it is important to keep it as close to home as possible. I get asked a lot by other companies if steel is making a comeback, but as far as I am concerned it never went away.
I hope you like it when it's finished, was over there last week doing the finishing touches and now it is being painted.
Neil Manning
Production Director
Condor Cycles, London
James Fairbank
31st March 2012 07:09am
Can't wait to see it Neil, thanks for the comment.
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The harrowing historical epic '12 Years a Slave' and the con-artist caper 'American Hustle' led the 71st annual Golden Globes with seven nominations each, setting up two very different films as Academy Awards front-runners.
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Erica from Hockessin, DE
06/06/2009Reviewer is A current student here.
5 out of 5 people found this review useful. 1 of 16
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Special education majors, Graphic Design Majors, Psychology Majors, and Huge Law/social programs. Its excels in almost everything!
Tips for prospective students Dont miss out on any fun activities, and spend your time wisely! No matter what do not miss classes, it'll effect you severely in the future!!
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Elizabeth from Allentown, PA
08/07/2009Reviewer is A current student here.
2 out of 3 people found this review useful. 2 of 16
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Hands on learners, who are outgoing.
Tips for prospective students Join clubs, and organization it is an easy campus to become involved in.
Bang for the buck I agree that Cabrini is well worth the money. You get a small class room environment, and all of the professors make an effort to help each student personally.
Am enjoying being here I enjoy the social aspect of Cabrini a lot, you need to look for things to do but do not put any ideas down.
Am learning a lot Make sure to attend classes (this goes for anywhere) because other wise you will not learn as much as you possibly can.
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Ebonee from Blackwood, NJ
05/04/2010Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
2 out of 2 people found this review useful. 3 of 16
Categories Comments Great for these types of students if you love nature and small classes with nice architechure this is for you. I met the dean personally and she was very sweet and kind to me. :)
Tips for prospective students get bug spray.!!! lol its in the woods so there are alot of critters running arou nd, but the dorms are absolutely roomy, and try to get a triple dorm, because they are very big, or a quad (which is rare), your roof is actually a sun window so its made of glass.! :)
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Ryan from Coatesville, PA
12/14/2009Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 2 people found this review useful. 4 of 16
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Great school for anyone who needs that personal attention from every professor. Class sizes are small, so you are able to make a connection with each professor, you aren't just a number.
Tips for prospective students Don't come to Cabrini expecting a big-time university experience! Cabrini is it's own experience in a small-college environment. Personally, I love it, but it's not for everyone.
Bang for the buck The food could be better, everyone will agree! But for all the money, it is well-worth it.
Am enjoying being here I couldn't imagine being at any other school-the small school environment is perfect for me, but not everyone.
Am learning a lot Not only am I learning in the classroom, but I am learning to deal with real-life issues around campus and the local area.
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Antonio from Berlin, NJ
07/14/2011Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has not been to campus.
5 of 16
Categories Comments Will learn a lot i need more information about this college and the bears i cant do and how much is it annually and what is the student to teacher ratio classroom size and campus life
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Helmer from Wildwood, NJ
06/11/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
6 of 16
Categories Comments Greek Life There is only one frat but no one takes them seriously.
What to do for fun There is not much to do but go to the gym, the pool, the rec center. The parties are off campus and usually get busted.
Food and Dining The food is kinda bad but eatable.
Dorm Life Dorms really fun. I lived in woodcrest, it may seem as a bad building at first but it really not. Everyone was really close and friendly and the public safety officer is friendly.
Academic Rigor The coursework is not hard. Classes are way too slow.
Tips for prospective students Have a good relationship with your professors and they will help you out a lot.
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Jessica from Mount Ephraim, NJ
06/19/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
7 of 16
Categories Comments Campus Safety Public Safety is always around but I don't feel like they're overbearing.
Clubs and Activities There's a variety of clubs and activities to get involved in, and if there's something you're interested in that isn't around, it is relatively simple to start your own club.
What to do for fun Get involved in clubs and/or sports. There isn't much to do, especially if you don't have a car. King of Prussia Mall isn't too far away so you can drive or take the shuttle. And walking to Wayne is always an option.
Food and Dining Food is edible but not good. After a while it seems like they just stop caring.
Dorm Life I live in East Residence Hall which is very spacious, has air conditioning, and is a great place to live. Though the building itself was great, I was matched with a very poor match for a roommate so I always avoided my room by spending time in my friends' rooms, walking to Wayne, and working/exercising at the gym. They need to make the roommate survey more personal in order to create better matches or at least be more willing to help students out if there are poor matches.
Academic Rigor I actually enjoyed my classes and loved most of my professors. I didn't think the classes were very difficult either but that could be because I was actually interested in them. I'm in the honors program and am required to take an honors class per year. The class is a bit more challenging but as long as you attend classes and do the work you should be fine.
Tips for prospective students Apply for many scholarships before hand and continue while in college if money is an issue because Cabrini has a high tuition. Talk to current students about their experiences in order to get a better idea of college life.
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06/28/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
8 of 16
Categories Comments Campus Safety The dorm safety is at minimum, only being around at certain times...however you will never feel unsafe because of this because the campus is so tame. They are on call and there are several emergency boxes around campus.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Christmas on campus is pretty neat. They light up a big tree and there's a small bonfire with cider and cookies and something with holly. Other holidays are alright.
Bang for the buck We pay a lot for a lot of crap. Every student would agree.
What to do for fun Wayne is nearby and there's a movie theater and plenty of places to eat. We have a shuttle to King of Prussia Mall which is HUGE, as well as to wal-mart and the train stations. There's also an evening shuttle into town. Philadelphia is close and FULL of things to do. On campus, there are a few activities. There are dances sometimes and a lot of bingo which we take very seriously.
Food and Dining The food here is crap. Everyday it's burgers, pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salad bar. Occasionally there's something exciting. We do have flex dollars but they can only be used in the on-campus cafes. We also have meal exchange but the rate is only $5 and there is only one meal at each cafe you can get for that much. Otherwise you're stuck using flex.
Dorm Life There's a dorm building suited for everyone. First-year students may not get what they want but you get to choose from there on out.
Academic Rigor A lot of teachers make it sound like you have a lot of work. However, students here don't like to do quality work so you honestly don't have to put your all into that 5 page paper. My roommate was once called an overachiever for turning in a 3 page rough draft of a 5 page paper.
Tips for prospective students Make sure you know what's in the area. A lot of people transfer out because we're in the middle of nowhere which isn't true. You can easily get a shuttle to the train to Philadelphia and Cabrini even has super discounted train tickets once a month. You can also easily get to town where there are shops, places to eat and a movie theater we can also get discount tickets at. We also have a shuttle to King of Prussia Mall. LONG STORY SHORT: We may be in the woods, but we aren't as cut off as you probably think
In three sentences Cabrini has a beautiful campus in the woods. Faculty members are great but hard to get in touch with. The food here sucks.
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Amber from Prospect Park, PA
11/09/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
9 of 16
Categories Comments Campus Safety I have never felt in danger on the Cabrini campus. The public safety officers are all very nice and approachable, there are emergency buttons every ten yards or so all around the campus, and most of the public safety officers will talk to you and give you advice if your looking for a parental figure.
Greek Life There isn't really much of a Greek life, although we do have one fraternity and one sorority on campus. They both seem to be involved in community service projects which is nice to hear about.
Clubs and Activities There are so many clubs and activities across campus, you can find something going on every night of the week.
Great for these types of students I feel like Cabrini is actually great for all type of students. If you want a small learning environment and are willing to make an effort to meet people and have fun then Cabrini is a great place for you.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus We have a Mr. and Mrs. Cabrini pageant which is really fun to watch, there are also a lot of rivalry games for the sports team which are always extra exciting.
Bang for the buck I am getting a great education, taking courses I am highly interested in, getting the experience of living on my own, and also meeting wonderful people I would consider to be life long friends.
What to do for fun There are sports teams, clubs, and tons of things on campus but usually you will find yourself making your own fun with the wonderful people you meet on campus.
Food and Dining The food services are always willing to take suggestions and incorporate them into the meals. The RAC just opened which is another dinning service on campus, but the only negative about it is that it doesn't accept meal exchange.
Dorm Life Although the campus is small, there are always thing to do. You will get to know those who live around you and you can make your own fun. We are in a great location and Cabrini makes it easy to get off campus with the shuttles.
Academic Rigor You can always find help, the classes serve as just enough of a challenge, and you can always branch out into different classes to find what subjects really interest you.
Tips for prospective students Step out of your comfort zone, try joining clubs and activities there are a ton on campus, get to know the people in your hall, try and stay on campus for the weekends it'll help you meet people, get to know the campus, and be sure to start time management as soon as your classes start.
In three sentences Class sizes are small, and it's a positive learning environment. Finding addition help on campus is easy, there are many different programs depending on the subject. People are friendly and if you have a question there is always someone with the answer.
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Natasha from Philadelphia, PA
02/11/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
10 of 16
Categories Comments Campus Safety Cabrini College has a safety team called public safety. Public safety officers sit at the front desk of dorm buildings at 10 o'clock pm and sign in people that go in and out of the building until 6 am to ensure safety to the residences. Every hr-2 hrs a public safety officer walks around the entire building doing rounds and making sure everything is the way it should be. Cabrini even has a shuttle that takes students to King of Prussia mall, Wal-mart and the train stations. This shuttle is driven by certified public safety officers.
Clubs and Activities Cabrini offers a ton of clubs and activities to partake in. They have a school team for most all sports (except football) and they even have intramural teams. The intramural teams are more of like a club sport where people play just for fun.
Great for these types of students Psychology Majors, Graphic Design, Biology, Criminology, Sociology, Special Education, English and Communications.
What to do for fun Cabrini is a small campus so there is always something to do! There is a gym that is open until 11pm every night for those who like work out and get in shape. There is always a basketball game, softball, soccer and field hockey game going on to enjoy!
Food and Dining Cabrini College offers residents a meal plan of 19 meals a week and 100 flex dollars. (3 meals during week days, 2 during weekends and 100 school dollars) They also have a 14 meal plan and 200 flex dollars. (2 meals a week day, 2 on weekends and 200 school dollars.) Cabrini also has 3 different cafes that you can eat from and one of them is open until 1130 at night!
Dorm Life The dorm life is a wonderful experience for students to interact with one another. It's also the best way to get the full college experience because you will be on your own. You are able to take care of your own responsibilities which allows you to grow up maturely
Academic Rigor To academically succeed in college, studies and homework must come first! Divide your time wisely and you will be able to get everything done with less stress of worrying about it later. Whatever you choose to do with your time, you should not miss class! It will eventually reflect poorly on your grades in the end!
Tips for prospective students In college you have a lot more free time than you would think. They key to getting good grades and getting ahead is to use that free time wisely. First get your homework and studying done and then get active and join clubs!
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Francesca from springfield, PA
04/04/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
11 of 16
Categories Comments Campus Safety Campus is very safe and their is always public safety to pick you up if you feel unsafe at any time.
Greek Life There is one sorority on campus. It is an honor sorority that does a lot of volunteer work.
Clubs and Activities They have a good amount of clubs and activities. The only issue is the clubs at times do not keep in touch with the people that want to join.
Great for these types of students Cabrini college is great for students that like a quiet life. It is in a good part of town and if you make the right friends then it can be fun! It is good for students that are planning to do well in college and need small classrooms. There is a lot of opportunities for one on one help so if you have special needs they are very accommodating.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus There are not an unusual traditions or locations.
Bang for the buck Cabrini has a lot of extra help that you pay for within your tuition. If you take advantage of these opportunities for help that Cabrini gives you then it is definitely worth the tuition.
What to do for fun A lot of people here are very into sports. Each sport is very serious and try their best. The gym is very nice and they have a lot of nice equipment. Also, Cabrini organizes dances throughout the year that can be a lot of fun! Clubs put a lot of things together for the students to do. There are also a lot of things to do off campus. Cabrini is right down the street from down town Wayne which has stores and restaurants. Cabrini is also right down the street from King of Prussia mall so it is easy to get away if you need to!
Food and Dining The food is cafeteria food. It is not the best I've had and their is not many options. They also tend to run out of food if you go to dinner too late. The only two other places to eat on campus are OK. They can be very overpriced and nothing is open that late.
Dorm Life Dorm life is very boring. There is not much to do and in Xavier the pods are meant to help kids interact when in reality they isolate the students. Also, none of the rooms are sound proof, at all.
Academic Rigor Academia at Cabrini can be difficult but there is always someone to help you, if you take advantage of the opportunities they have for you. The only difficulty is that most professors are part-time so it is hard to meet with them at times.
Tips for prospective students If you are looking for a school that you want to just focus on your studies then this is the place for you.
In three sentences Cabrini class sizes are great! The teachers can be very helpful and understanding. The only issue is there is nothing to do on the weekends.
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Gabby from NJ
05/07/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
12 of 16
Categories Comments Campus Safety It is a gated campus and public safety is constantly doing rounds.
Greek Life We have one fraternity and one sorority.
Clubs and Activities Clubs and activities are a huge part of this campus' daily life.
What to do for fun You can take the shuttle to the mall or the 10 minute walk into Wayne. In Wayne on Lancaster Ave, you can find a great place to eat, shop, or see a movie.
Food and Dining Jazzman's and Sandella's are great for quick meals between classes. The cafeteria is a hit or miss some nights but you can always get a sandwich or make a salad. Also for late night snacking you can go to the on campus RAC grille.
Dorm Life For freshmen, East Residence and Xavier are the nicest dorms and Woodcrest isn't as nice as them. East houses the freshmen and some sophomores. Xavier and Woodcrest house only freshmen and the people who stay in there normally are very close with each other.
Academic Rigor Since it is a small campus, the professors provide a one-on-one experience that allow you to get the most out of your education.
Tips for prospective students Get involved in clubs, activities, and sports. Extracurriculars are very popular and they are a great way to make friends.
In three sentences If you are looking for a small, close knit school Cabrini is perfect. It is close to the city with the security of the suburbs. With the connections that I make here, I know that I will be successful in life.
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Madlynne from Norristown, PA
05/13/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
13 of 16
Categories Comments What to do for fun I go to the Rac and play games or go to all the different events that they offer you on campus. If there is nothing going on then I just chill with my friends.
Tips for prospective students Come prepared to go to classes. Dont party every night. Do you work and you wont have a problem.
In three sentences Cabrini College overall gets an B from me. They have a pretty diverse school and people are accepted. Classroom wise its okay mostly all your teachers will give you extra help.
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Caroline from Upper Darby, PA
06/04/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
14 of 16
Categories Comments Food and Dining Like every college's cafeteria, it takes a little time to adjust to the different cooking than you are used to. Cabrini's dining halls are excellent! The staff in here are probably the friendliest people you will meet and make sure they stop and have a conversation with you. The food, too, is incredible! Once a week there is a different theme for the night, some being: Spanish night, Middle Eastern night, A Taste of China, and so on!
Dorm Life Dorm life is pretty great, there is air conditioning in almost every building and the way the layout of the buildings are set up causes you to make friends.
Academic Rigor You can take many different classes that challenge your mind! Not your typical history and language classes but rather History of Art and Protest, a class in which you learn everything there is to know about protesting, and Don Quixote, a class where you can examine the novel and look at it from all ends, specifically the view of a Spanish person.
Tips for prospective students GET INVOLVED! Cabrini offers many activities and clubs, most of which offer leadership training and positions. While getting involved at Cabrini, it opens the doors to many new opportunities and also connects you closely with Mother Frances Cabrini, the college's namesake.
In three sentences Cabrini College is truly an amazing college; it allows students to discover a broad spectrum of disciplines while staying true to the college's main theme: Social Justice. From the professors to the staff to the students, I have never been displeased with anyone on Cabrini's campus. An amazing school, it is worth looking into.
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09/12/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
15 of 16
Categories Comments Campus Safety The campus is extremely safe. Public safety is always patrolling the campus and there are emergency buttons you can press if you are in danger.
Greek Life There is a sorority on campus.
Clubs and Activities There are numerous amounts of clubs available at Cabrini College. Be sure to join clubs and get involved!
Great for these types of students General education, Special education, Graphic Design, Psychology, Criminology, and many other majors! This college excels in almost every aspect.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus The RAC Grille is a late night dining option available on campus. The RAC offers everything from pizza to chicken cheese steaks. They also have soda, milkshakes, red bull, and candy! I go there almost every night.
Bang for the buck I agree that Cabrini is well worth the money. You get a small class room environment, and all of the professors make an effort to help each student personally. I have never went through trouble trying to get ahold of a professor. They are all so friendly and willing to do what they can for you.
What to do for fun The King of Prussia Mall is located approximately 5 minutes away from the campus. There is a shuttle that will come pick you up outside of Founder's Hall and take you to either the mall or Walmart. It is very handy for those students that cannot drive.
Food and Dining There are many options available on campus. You can go to Cav's Corner, Jazzman's, Sandella's, or The RAC. Cav's Corner is a cafeteria and serves food buffet style. Jazzman's and Sandella's are both quick service food places that offer anything from salad to quesadillas. The RAC is a late night food place that serves anything from pizza to chicken cheesesteaks.
Dorm Life The dorm life is very nice. I have lived in West and the apartments so far and West was my favorite so far. West had bathrooms inside the rooms as compared to Woodcrest which had hallway bathrooms.
Academic Rigor The classes are all of normal difficulty. If you pay attention, go to class, and do the required coursework you will pass the class with a good grade.
Tips for prospective students Cabrini College D miss out on any fun activities, and spend your time wisely! No matter what do not miss classes, it'll effect you severely in the future!!
In three sentences Cabrini College is a beautiful college with a lot of opportunities.
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12/10/2013Reviewer is A past student here.
16 of 16
Categories Comments What to do for fun Cabrini offers shuttle services to the train station to get to Philadelphia, direct stops at King of Prussia Mall, Wal-Mart, CVS and many other places that you need to go as a freshman. Wayne, PA is a very nice town with tons of mom and pop shops to explore.
Food and Dining The food in the dining hall is average, just like any other campus dining hall.
Dorm Life There are many places to live on and off campus at Cabrini College. Many students on sports teams tend to move off campus after freshman year.
Academic Rigor The academic rigor depends on your major. The most popular majors are education, business, psychology and communications.
Tips for prospective students Get involved on campus and take advantage of the many leadership opportunities that are available.
In three sentences I enjoyed my time at Cabrini College. The professors truly do care about you and they want to see you succeed. Make sure you attend office hours and get to know them because they will be the ones that are writing your letters of recommendation senior year. Join clubs and be sure to network at the many events be held on and off campus.
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Posted 08 March 2013 - 01:10 PM
There is no way this could be more eloquently stated. But also, fuck the new busch stadium, fuck the old one, fuck joe buck, his dad, and the whole city.
You forgot Eddie Gaedel
Pfft. He was a fucking Cardinal. Well, a Brown, really. And I know they didn't become the Cardinals, but the Orioles, but fuck the fucking Cardinals, man. Fuck 'em.
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There is no way this could be more eloquently stated. But also, fuck the new busch stadium, fuck the old one, fuck joe buck, his dad, and the whole city.
Pfft. He was a fucking Cardinal. ... [F]uck the fucking Cardinals, man. Fuck 'em.
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The Cardinals have great fans, run a successful franchise, have a long history of winning and dawn some of the greatest players who've ever played the game. They're a model franchise. What's to hate? Their success? That's not hate. That's called 'jealousy'.
The whole "rivalry" aspect of sports, exposes the illogical aspects of sporting fans:
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Posted 09 March 2013 - 08:17 PM
"joe buck, his dad, and the whole city. "
I cannot stand Joe Buck. I may have may have found my inner Card hate. (40 years of BoSox fandom and I never have said the "Yankees Suck", so, this is a big step for me.)
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The six male and female figures represent a vestige, a faint trace of the past people and communities that once occupied and lived in this space. The figures absorb their environment, reflecting in their surface the daily changes of life in the forest. They create a visual notion of non-space. A void as if they are at one moment part of our world and then as they fade into the forest they become an intangible outline.
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I can't believe Angelique Encens has yet to be mentioned even once. Cryin' shame...
Royal Oud
1. Vetiver 1948
2. Vetiver 1948
3. Vetiver 1948
4. BdG
5. BdP
Lately I am in love with
Baie De Genievre, Fuelle Verte and Acier Aluminum.
GIT is the best because it revolutionized men's fragrances. This was the beginning of the green chypre that was somewhat aquatic.
Green Irish Tweed is perfect in every way, except longevity. For the time it lasts, it is great. It should be in every serious collection.
Also enjoy very much Royal Oud. The turkish delight top note is fun. Bois de Portugal is very sophisticated and I can imagine wearing it a lot when I am older.
Royal Scottish Lavender and Royal English Leather are both passable.
Other than that, Creeds are either pretty yet transient smells or disappointing.
3. Himalaya
4. Aventus
5. Original Vetiver
Honorable Mention:
Millesime Imperial - although, I have been experiencing longevity issues with my sample. Not sure what the average longevity people get with this is.
SMW and Aventus are the two I am most familiar with, and I love both. Unfortunately after it dries down, SMW is just so dang faint. I love the drydown though. Aventus... I just love it, and it projects and stays like a monster. I get slight moth balls from the C_x02 batch, but no one else seems to think that, and I don't mind it.
Aventus and git
Vetiver '48
Vetiver 48
Selection verte
In no order!
My tops are-
In that order.
BdP is a "man's man" cologne. As others have said, I respect it but I would never wear it. It's one of the few Creeds I was not tempted to buy. It just smells like an old man....to me, and brings the image of going down to the Elks Club and mingling with the greasy haired smokers as they play cards.
I could not pick one "best" Creed, but my favorites are OV, SMW, MI, Green Valley, Selection Verte, Windsor, Bois de Santal, Santal Imperial and Citrus Bigarrade.
Absolutely true for me (on my skin) as well. I have tried Tabarome MI (not vintage), SMW, Himalaya, and I think Santal...none have touched BdP in terms of how nice *I* think it smells on me--the thing that matters.
What can I expect to get for my bottle of 120 mL Tabarome Millesime (~60% full)?
Green Irish Tweed. GOAT. Period.
I doubt you'll like Private Collection/ Vintage Tabarome then--it is a very old school fragrance! If I had to choose a "best," VT would be my choice. The first whiff is simply a grand sensory experience. VT is robust in terms of longevity as well. Several other Creeds deserve mention of course, but the best of the best for me is VT. On a tangential note, VT is more rich and complex than vintage Patou Pour Homme or vintage Derby IMO.
I've got to go with Green Irish Tweed on this one, one of the greatest of all time.
It begins with an "A" and rhymes with Spaventus.
I've not found a fragrance that suits me more than Creed's Cypres-Musc. Can't get enough of it.
bdp is nice when dressed with a nice sweater during cold winter days. amazing frag that i personally love but my wife adores git and aventus on me enormously.
Chevrefeuille Original
Selection Verte
Hard to pick a favourite really, Selection Verte is the most beautiful summer scent but for all round versatility it has to go to the GIT.
Aventus is my favorite.
It is not really unique, but this scent makes me somehow get addicted.
Its longevity and projection are greater than any other Creed products.
But nevertheless, I wished Aventus would be a bit cheaper.
Many people says that aventus is not really unique, but with all the frag I smelled (hundreds..) I never cam across something very similar. Yes, some have pineapple notes too, soome frag are smoky too, but the way aventus smell, the mix of pineapple and smoky, the vibes it makes, its quite unique IMO. Its not like those light sporty frag that almost smell all the same.
Totally subjective. However, my review of Baie de Genievre reveals where my heart is:
The 1980s was the golden age of Creed releases. Sure, we have the classical period before that which gave us Cuir de Russie, Cypres-Musc and Angelique Encens. Before that we had Creed's archaic period with its specatular period pieces like vintage Tabarome and Royal English Leather. Following the 80s we have the new age Creed offerings with their unisex appeal... all great fragrances. The 1980s, however, saw the release of Creed's three greatest scents ever: Baie de Genievre, Green Irish Tweed and Bois du Portugal.
While Green Irish Tweed and Bois du Portugal probably far outsell Baie de Genievre, Baie de Genievre, Feuille de Canellier (as it was originally marketed) is the simplest and most elegant of these fragrances, perfectly ballancing it's three simple notes. Its austerity of notes creates one of the purest--yet richest--Creeds available. My favorite Creed.
My vote goes to Aventus. Has the best overall smell, is strong in projection/longevity, and is extremely versatile.
Creed MI in my opinion
No order
Bearing mind that this is based on my own limited experience/exposure.
Green Valley
In no certain order!
Millesime Imperial for the salty beach smell...
Vintage Tabarome
Royal Oud
BDP (can't wear it yet)
Well, smell is like music, to each their own.
Original Vetiver
Green Valley
Jardin de Amalfi
and I have a sneaking suspicion I'd love Selection Verte
I've given a full wearing to only aventus, MI and SMW and aventus wins hands down.
GIT for it's simplistic beauty & universal appeal. It smells absolutely amazing from start to finish.
Creed Silver Mountain Water, followed closely by Green Irish Tweed.
Since the question really is just "what are your favorite Creeds," here are mine:
2. Millesime Imperial
3. Virgin Island Water
4. Royal Oud
6. Baie de Genievre
And I detest Aventus and Bois du Portugal.
OV for me - beautiful juice
Does any one have a tip where to buy online for europe? Bit more low priced! This stuff is so expensive.
My wife, younger daughter, and I tested 3 of 'em at Neiman Marcus in Chicago recently. We decided:
Aventus > MI > GIT. All were going for $300 and up for 4 oz.
Yet when all was said and done, we still thought Paco Rabanne 1 Million was better and *way* cheaper than any of these Creeds.
Just my unsophisticated opinion...
I just bought my first Creed and it's being shipped right now. GIT. I can't wait.
Creed Bois du Portugal is a fantastic fragrance. It is very masculine with a beautiful, woodsy dry down. And unlike most Creed fragrances that I use, BDP actually lasts on my skin. Incredible. I would suggest that this fragrance is also a tad on the mature side. I receive many compliments when wearing BDP which happens to be one of my signature scents. Highly recommended and you will not come across many other guys wearing it. A plus as far as I am concerned.


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Posted 30 June 2008 - 11:39 PM
As SEOs most memory actions/brushstrokes are fairly brief.
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Or is this yet another media scare story along the lines that radio will make you deaf later followed by TV will make you blind?
Posted 01 July 2008 - 02:30 AM
I think the are couple of sides to this.
1 - The usual leary reception of big & new things replacing other things. People notice that they and others (especially young'ins) are doing things differently. Can't keep herself busy without a tv. Radio rots your brain. Cars make him lazy. My favourite is: Can't enjoy philosophical verses or a historical poem because of those darn' novels (supposedly the majority of early novels were pornographic.. go figure).
* You could say that since 50 pages of writing took a scribe a full week to copy, it paid to make text hard to read. Spend a hour contemplating the meaning of that page. reread the last few verses ten times till you get it. better value. Medieval texts are about as about as easy reading as a quantum physics textbook. A novel is made to go fast. So's a newspaper by the way. They do the contemplating for you. You just skim.
2 - The extent to which that leariness is founded. I actually think the last one is a the best analogy. The printing press did let in a lot of riff raff. I can't spell anymore. The concept of referencing something at the end of a book will seem ridiculous to those now in primary school. How are you supposed to click on a book?
10 years ago, well read meant she knows stuff. If you couldn't concentrate on a book you couldn't really learn much. If you read a book about Napoleon and all of a sudden felt like looking into some poet he mentioned, you needed to find the appropriate book, abandon your current one etc. A lot of hassle and not very productive. You wouldn't learn much if that was your tendency. Now you will.
Could be that a short attention span is suitable for 2008. maybe information quanta have gotten smaller.
Posted 01 July 2008 - 08:43 AM
It's not a traditional generation change because age isn't a real factor. It just shows itself this way.
It's really more of a Web Addiction change. Meaning those who spend a fair amount of time reading things on the Web tend to have a short attention span when it comes to reading. It just so happens that the younger generations spend more time on the Web than many of their older counterparts. So the phenomenon masks itself as a generational switch.
Now, where I find this all very interesting is the old debate about Long Copy vs. Short Copy. And how one best optimizes their copy to convert at a better rate. FTR, it's my belief there are other major factors in the Long Copy vs. Short Copy equation (a subject for another discussion) but I do think the Web Savviness or in Randy-speak Web Addiction has a place in the discussion.
I've done a bit of testing in this area and have seen that slightly different approaches on the test preparation side of things can have some significant effects. Both on conversions and the length of copy.
Posted 01 July 2008 - 09:01 AM
So all in all, I think I'd have to agree with it!
(It may just be that I unexpectedly woke up at 4AM this morning and couldn't get back to sleep so my mind is a bit groggy too.)
Posted 01 July 2008 - 09:28 AM
FWIW, there was actually a program on C-Span yesterday where some bloggers were discussing this issue. In it one of the panelists made the point that if the discussion were a written piece instead of verbal very, very few people in the room would make it to the end of the written piece. Even though they were obviously interested in the subject.
Posted 01 July 2008 - 11:10 AM
Exactly. And we internet marketers have played a role in that, keeping our content easy for the "reader" to quickly scan.
Posted 01 July 2008 - 12:23 PM
18 years ago I was diagnosed with Schizoeffective Disorder.
One of the side effects is being unable to engage in novels and movies where there is a prolonged emotional uncertainty.
I become very agitated and anxious if I do.
My egoic self engages fully.
The British TV comedy "Faulty Towers" drives me to full panic/anxiety attack.
Conversely I can spend many hours on a computer.
It is probably a version of egocasting in short bites.
I can stay focussed on the computer but I have complete control on incoming content and can bail with impunity when the anxiety is disturbed.
This is truly a case of where the "medium is the message" for me.
This may sound strange but my longer term book reading is at the "soul level" rather than ego level.
I read books that activate the deeper inner spiritual self below the anxiety level of the egoic self.
It is kind of like sinking down to the bottom of the deep end of a swimming pool and looking up at the turbulent surface from underneath.
It is calm down there and one can watch the ego indefinitely (or until one runs out of oxygen!)
The more I am in the deep inner self - the longer my attention span when back in day-to-day egoic.
One day I will be able to read a novel that I have not already read.
Newspapers are like this - rereading novels - at their deepest level (which is not very deep) they only serve and reinforce the known status quo.
You will not change deeply when you read the newspaper.
It is more of the same without diversion from a strict worldview.
I think the short term internet breaks this cycle with palatable ""memory bites" that are small enough to be acceptable whatever the content (new or not) yet big enough to be intriguing and promote inner change if pursued.
Hence conventional media will always be uncomfortable with the internet because the internet has a shifting worldview.
Each major new media method intrinsically always attracts disparaging comment from the older media types/worldview.
Edited by harpsound, 01 July 2008 - 12:48 PM.
Posted 01 July 2008 - 12:50 PM
I've not been able to stay truly focused long enough to make it to the end of a novel in years ... not unless I shut the world away ... say pitch a tent in some remote neck-o-the woods and spend 3 days immersed in reading. Then my heart calms, my breathing slows, I relax and really become focused, and remember what was said 10 pages back. Under normal circumstances, I end out re-reading so much I loose the thread, the flow of the book.
Is the net to blame? In part, but I think it's a symptom of the pace life runs at anymore. Who really ever slows down. Who takes Sunday off ... completely. Who spends 'vacation' (if they even take one) doing nothing but regenerating, no itinerary, no plan, no rush, rush, rush?
I did find the observation in the article that the web is a "global memory-prosthesis" to be humorous, and totally accurate, that's how I use it, lol.
Edited by arlen, 01 July 2008 - 01:03 PM.
Posted 02 July 2008 - 12:31 AM
That's interesting actually. This is a change in those with habits already, not just those that never formed novel reading habits in the first place. But at least I (even though I'm did 20s) know that know that a novel is not an unreasonable length, I am being unreasonably lazy.
Well marketers are almost by definition panderers. Next in line are politicians and then artists. Since art is mostly too profitable for artistic considerations to play any role, and politics are what they have become in media hungry democracies, the gaps are pretty narrow. In a sense its because they are all marketers.
Posted 02 July 2008 - 12:40 AM
Seth Godin reviewed the Amazon Kindle recently: http://sethgodin.typ...m-thoughts.html
It's long (Jill, don't even bother ) so here's a quote:
--Let me see the best parts of the book as highlighted by thousands of other readers.
--Let me see notes in the margin as voted up, Digg-style, by thousands of other readers.
--Let me interact with hyperlinks and smart connections not just within the book but across books
I agree that one thing that a lot of new 'products' using 'revolutionary' new technology have missed the revolution by trying to do what they did before through the technology/media/etc. The right way is usually to find things you just couldn't do before but are a much better way of solving the underlying problem. {wikipedia vs brittanica; Google vs Yellow Pages;}
But if they take him up, the Kindle (or future kindles) will kill the book for good. A hyperlinked, interactive, community driven word reading device is just not a book.
I wonder if the number of kids that skip to the last page of the book before they get to it is on the rise.
Posted 02 July 2008 - 06:05 PM
Personally, I have a very short attention span online - I can rarely read more than two or three pages without bailing. If I want to read articles, I typically print them out and read a pile at once.
I have no problem reading a real book, regardless of length, depending on the subject and quality, of course. Maybe that's because I'm of the age that I was already "trained" on books rather than the internet.
It's quite certain that the new generation is doing things much differently than others did just 10 years ago. I have trust in the spirit of mankind that most will still be able to read a good novel, whether that's in a Kindle format or a "real" book. If not, they're missing one of life's simple pleasures: curling up with a good book. (But perhaps we're "missing out" on the thrill of riding an open sleigh over the snow rather than taking the easy way out in the car...)
Posted 02 July 2008 - 08:51 PM
So all in all, I think I'd have to agree with it! "
hee, hee Very interesting topic and very interesting discussion you're having. I guess I do have to agree with it, but also kinda makes me sad a little. I think a lot of it is that people are just sooo busy and don't want to take the time for anything anymore, everything seems to be kinda just get it done the fastest or easiest way possible with a lot anymore. Am not sure if that's necessarily a good thing, tho.
I'm a dinosaur tho, I still enjoy writing actual letters to people sometimes, umm do long emails and enjoy them in return and altho I spend most of my time online am not in that much of a hurry always to not want to take the time to read rather long things. Have to admit, too....have a very hard time keeping things short.
"FWIW, there was actually a program on C-Span yesterday "
lol I used to watch it a lot and always thought I was probably the only person doing so. lol
Personally, I have a very short attention span online - I can rarely read more than two or three pages without bailing. If I want to read articles, I typically print them out and read a pile at once.
I have no problem reading a real book, regardless of length, depending on the subject and quality, of course. Maybe that's because I'm of the age that I was already "trained" on books rather than the internet.
It's quite certain that the new generation is doing things much differently than others did just 10 years ago. I have trust in the spirit of mankind that most will still be able to read a good novel, whether that's in a Kindle format or a "real" book. If not, they're missing one of life's simple pleasures: curling up with a good book. (But perhaps we're "missing out" on the thrill of riding an open sleigh over the snow rather than taking the easy way out in the car...)
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